Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple OSS and Network delivery projects end-to-end.
• Own delivery from design through implementation and operational acceptance.
• Ensure delivery is on time, within budget and meets quality expectations.
• Manage scope, dependencies, risks, issues and change requests.
• Drive governance, steering committees and stakeholder reporting.
• Coordinate with Business Sponsors, Architects, SMEs, Engineering and Operations teams.
• Own project budget management, cost tracking, forecasting and financial governance activities.
• Lead engagement with Cyber Security teams to ensure all project deliverables meet security and compliance requirements.
• Support Connectivity and Network implementation activities, including:
  • Preparation and management of communication matrices (Comms Matrix).
  • Coordination of implementation, rollout and deployment activities.
  • Stakeholder communications before, during and after implementation windows.
  • Go-live readiness and implementation governance.
  • Support release planning, deployment and live implementation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices across delivery processes.

Program Manager – Telecom

• Location: Newbury
• Salary Range: 70K – 80K GBP / Annum
• Hybrid: 2-3 Days / Week

Apply by sending resume to: Vivian Henry Gonsalves

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience managing large-scale Telecom and OSS transformation programs.
• Proven ability to deliver complex programs spanning OSS applications, platforms, connectivity solutions and network infrastructure.
• Strong governance, planning, budgeting and financial management experience.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound program budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Strong experience working with Cyber Security teams, architects, controls and compliance stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and workstream dependencies.
• Strong risk, issue and escalation management capabilities.
• Experience preparing governance documentation, steering committee packs and executive reports.
• Telecom experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Telecom OSS ecosystems and delivery models.
• MSP, PRINCE2, Agile or SAFe certifications preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage program governance frameworks.
• Manage overall program plans, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Coordinate project teams and interdependent workstreams.
• Lead steering committees and executive governance forums.
• Manage program-level risks, issues, dependencies and escalations.
• Lead engagement with Cyber Security, Risk, Control and Compliance teams to ensure security requirements are embedded into program delivery.
• Oversee Connectivity and Network Implementation activities across the program, including:
  • Communication strategy and Comms Matrix governance.
  • Implementation planning and deployment readiness reviews.
  • Cross-functional implementation coordination.
  • Business and operational readiness management.
• Ensure program financial controls are maintained and business cases remain aligned to expected benefits.
• Track program KPIs, risks, issues and delivery outcomes.
• Ensure alignment of all deliverables with business and transformation objectives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across business, technology and operational organizations.
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learned and delivery excellence initiatives.

How To Apply

It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by-step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page, or you can also share your resume directly to the provided email address. We look forward to receiving your application!

Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions.