Programme/Portfolio Manager - TSA - (Telecoms Security Act)

Programme/Portfolio Manager - TSA - (Telecoms Security Act) Our client, a Tier 1 telecommunications operator, is seeking a highly experienced Programme/Portfolio Manager to lead a critical Telecoms Security Act (TSA) programme. This is a senior leadership role requiring extensive experience delivering security, regulatory, and compliance-driven programmes within a telecoms environment. The successful candidate will work closely with CTO-level stakeholders and senior leadership teams, ensuring the organisation meets its obligations under the Telecoms Security Act and associated Ofcom requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of a complex TSA programme encompassing multiple technology, security, operational, and governance workstreams. Drive programme governance, planning, reporting, RAID management, and executive communications. Work closely with the CTO organisation, Information Security, Networks, Architecture, Operations, and Compliance teams. Ensure programme activities align with Telecoms Security Act regulations and Ofcom guidance. Manage programme dependencies across business and technical teams to achieve regulatory milestones. Provide regular updates to senior executives, governance boards, and external regulatory stakeholders where required. Coordinate delivery across internal teams, suppliers, and strategic partners. Identify and mitigate programme risks that could impact regulatory compliance or delivery timelines. Essential Experience Extensive Programme/Portfolio Management experience within the telecommunications sector. Proven track record delivering Telecoms Security Act (TSA) programmes or major telecoms security and regulatory transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of the UK Telecoms Security Act and associated Ofcom regulations. Experience working directly with CTO, CISO, Executive, and Board-level stakeholders. Demonstrable experience delivering programmes involving network security, infrastructure security, risk management, or regulatory compliance. Strong governance, risk, dependency, and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience managing complex, multi-workstream programmes within a Tier 1 telecoms environment. Desirable Experience Previous experience working with Ofcom or supporting regulatory audits and assurance activities. Knowledge of telecoms network architecture, core networks, OSS/BSS, cloud, or critical national infrastructure environments. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent programme management qualifications. TPBN1_UKTJ