Programme Manager: Private Networks

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of private network projects, from solution design and project initiation through to implementation, deployment, service activation, and final client handover.
• Coordinate closely with technical design, engineering, field services, network operations, and external delivery partners to ensure the successful implementation of bespoke private network solutions.
• Ensure that project scope, technical requirements, delivery milestones, and client expectations are clearly defined, aligned, and effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution, timely delivery, and operational readiness of private network deployments.

Client and SLA management:

• Ensure client requirements, timelines and contracted SLAs are met for all private network deployments.
• Report project progress and risks to the Program Deployment Head.

Budget, risk and change management:

• Manage project budgets, resource requirements, delivery costs, and overall financial performance in line with approved project plans.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and potential delivery constraints.
• Maintain comprehensive risk and issue registers, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation actions are implemented.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communication across clients, internal teams, technical stakeholders, vendors, and delivery partners.

Handover and continuity:

• Coordinate the successful transition of completed private network deployments into the Managed Services environment.
• Ensure all technical, operational, and project documentation is complete and formally handed over to the relevant support teams.
• Support service acceptance, operational readiness, and resolution of outstanding issues prior to final project closure.

Key performance indicators:

• Lead the planning and delivery of private network projects.
• Coordinate internal technical teams, vendors, contractors, and delivery partners.
• Manage project risks, budgets, resources, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, contractual obligations, and SLAs.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and project governance.
• Oversee successful project handover to Managed Services.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field.
• At least 8+ years' experience in telecommunications project management, ideally within consumer/5G network rollout.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) advantageous.
• Experience with private network technologies (e.g. dedicated LTE/5G, fibre, microwave) advantageous.
• Experience managing complex network deployment projects.

Core competencies:

Technical and functional:

• Private network solution delivery (dedicated LTE/5G, fibre, microwave).
• Project planning, budgeting and resourcing.
• SLA compliance and contract management.
• Risk management.
• Project management methodology (PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent).

Behavioural and interpersonal:

• Client and vendor coordination.
• Strong project execution and delivery focus.
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• Problem solving and adaptability.
• Planning, organising and coordination.