Program Lead

Help deliver the infrastructure that powers the UK's connected future

Cornerstone is the UK's leading mobile and digital infrastructure provider, managing over 15,700 sites and holding 35% of the UK market. Our mission is to be famous for excellence in delivery, embracing transformation with our people and our customers at its heart.

As demand for connectivity continues to grow, we're expanding our infrastructure portfolio and creating new opportunities for customers across the UK. We're now looking for an experienced ADC Delivery Program Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our Acquisition, Design & Construction (ADC) programme.

This is an opportunity to lead one of Cornerstone's most important growth initiatives, helping to increase the number of customers we serve while ensuring exceptional delivery performance and customer experience.

The Role

Working alongside another Program Lead, you'll be responsible for shaping, defining and driving the execution of the Acquisition, Design & Construction (ADC) programme within New Business.

You'll own the end-to-end delivery plan, bringing together multiple workstreams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully and aligned to business objectives.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic planning, programme leadership and stakeholder management, requiring close collaboration with senior leaders across the business and external partners.

This is part programme leader, part strategist, part relationship builder:

• Leading complex cross-functional delivery programmes.
• Managing critical milestones, dependencies and delivery outcomes.
• Driving alignment across internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Ensuring effective governance, reporting and performance management.
• Supporting the growth of Cornerstone's infrastructure portfolio.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy and drive meaningful business impact, this is it.

Why This Role Matters

The ADC programme is a key enabler of Cornerstone's growth ambitions.

Success depends on effective planning, collaboration and programme leadership to ensure delivery remains on track, customers remain engaged, and business objectives are achieved.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring delivery teams, suppliers and stakeholders remain aligned while creating the structure, governance and accountability needed to deliver at scale.

What You'll Do

• Lead delivery across the Acquisition, Design & Construction programme, ensuring workstreams remain on track and aligned to agreed objectives.
• Own and maintain the end-to-end programme plan, managing dependencies, risks, issues and critical milestones.
• Drive collaboration across internal teams, suppliers and customers to achieve successful delivery outcomes.
• Provide clear reporting, governance and performance updates to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across the business, influencing stakeholders to support programme objectives.
• Lead and develop team members, creating an environment that encourages high performance and continuous growth.
• Ensure robust compliance with health and safety, regulatory, commercial and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive practical solutions that enhance programme performance.

What You'll Bring

You’ll be an experienced programme leader with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure programmes in fast-paced and evolving environments.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience managing large-scale, complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers and workstreams.
• Strong experience within infrastructure acquisition, with an understanding of acquisition processes and delivery challenges.
• The ability to create structure and clarity within complex or ambiguous environments.
• Executive-level stakeholder management experience, with confidence engaging senior leaders, customers and external partners.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the drivers behind infrastructure delivery businesses.
• Experience managing customer and shareholder relationships in complex delivery environments.
• Excellent programme management skills, including governance, reporting, risk management and delivery planning.
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel skills and the ability to turn complex information into actionable insight.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to simplify complex challenges and drive results.
• An understanding of the telecommunications acquisition process and Electronic Communications Code would be beneficial.

What Will Make You Successful

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery excellence.
• Strong commercial judgement and decision-making.
• A collaborative approach to stakeholder management.
• Resilience and adaptability in complex environments.
• A passion for continuous improvement and achieving business outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Reward & Recognition: Competitive salary and excellent bonus structure.

Time to Recharge: 30 days' annual leave.

Long-Term Security: Competitive pension scheme and life insurance.

Flexibility: Hybrid working to help you balance work and home life.

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance including dental and optical cover.

Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car scheme and retail discounts.

Community & Growth: A generous refer-a-friend scheme and opportunities to develop your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success. We strive to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

By embracing diverse perspectives and experiences, we drive innovation and achieve better outcomes for our people, customers and communities.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring everyone can present their best self throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.