Telco Network Delivery Manager

Delivery Manager/Project Manager opportunity in Telecoms/Networks - contract

We are keen to hear from candidates with a proven track record in senior delivery roles within telecoms, mobile networks, connectivity, defence communications, satellite or critical national infrastructure.

You are likely to bring:

• Extensive experience in project, programme or delivery management within telecoms or network-led environments
• Strong experience delivering across mobile networks, RAN, systems introduction, infrastructure rollout, connectivity, network transformation or field deployment
• A track record of leading large, complex, multi-workstream programmes with multiple stakeholders and suppliers
• Experience managing significant budgets, commercial accountability and delivery governance
• Strong customer-facing capability, with the ability to build credibility and trust quickly
• The ability to lead matrix teams and influence across technical and non-technical functions
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
• A delivery mindset with a focus on quality, control, accountability and customer outcomes

Particularly relevant backgrounds

Candidates will stand out if they have experience in one or more of the following:

• Mobile network operators or network vendors
• Shared network environments
• Telecoms infrastructure deployment
• Satellite or ground station delivery
• Defence, secure communications or regulated environments
• Systems acceptance, operational readiness and service introduction
• Large-scale transformation or business-critical technology programmes

Desirable

• Experience in RAN, LTE/4G/5G, mobile infrastructure or network rollout
• Experience in satellite communications or European infrastructure delivery
• Experience in defence or secure environments
• Formal project or programme qualifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent

Location Home based, some UK travel

Reference sw344989NWDM

Start: asap

Duration: 6 months initial, likely long term extensions

Rate: market rates, outside IR35

Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location