Programme Delivery Manager - Telecommunications (Contract)
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Country: UK
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Programme Delivery Manager with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector to lead complex, high-impact programmes where scope and requirements may initially be unclear. The successful candidate will be outcome-driven, capable of bringing structure to ambiguity, and experienced in delivering results through strong governance, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end delivery of telecoms programmes, managing evolving scope, priorities, and dependencies.
* Develop and maintain complex Matrix plans across multiple workstreams, teams, and suppliers.
* Build, lead, and motivate high-performing Matrix teams to achieve programme objectives.
* Establish and enforce robust programme governance, including risk, issue, change, and benefits management.
* Communicate complex plans, progress, and decisions in a clear and simple manner suitable for senior leadership.
* Engage confidently with internal and external directors, providing assurance, updates, and decision support.
* Ensure programme delivery aligns with strategic objectives and drives measurable outcomes.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven programme delivery experience in the telecommunications sector.
* Experience managing programmes where scope and requirements are less defined from the outset.
* Strong expertise in building and managing complex Matrix plans.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing Matrix project teams.
* Outcome-oriented with exceptional programme governance skills.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
* Comfortable engaging and influencing directors and senior stakeholders, both internal and external.
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