Head of Platforms (Telecoms)
Midlands, Hybrid
Up to £90,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance + Great Bonus + Hybrid Working + 25 Days Holiday + Other Great Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a telecoms platform specialist to step into a senior leadership role within a growing broadband provider, shaping the platforms and data strategy that supports the company's Wireless and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network and enabling the continued rollout of rural connectivity solutions.
Are you a telecoms platform or systems architecture professional with experience across BSS/OSS environments? Are you looking for an opportunity to take ownership of platforms, integrations and data strategy within a growing network operator?
The company is a rapidly expanding UK broadband provider delivering fibre and wireless connectivity to rural communities. A key part of their strategy is the continued growth of their Wireless and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) offering, helping to overcome the challenges of delivering fibre in more remote locations. With ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to expand its network and customer base across the UK.
In this role, you will take ownership of the organisation's platforms ecosystem, with a particular focus on the systems and data platforms supporting the wireless and FWA side of the business. You will ensure systems across customer operations, network operations and data environments are scalable, integrated and aligned with the wider growth strategy. You will also play a key role in shaping the data platform and building a small internal team while working closely with external vendors and partners.
The ideal candidate will come from a telecoms background with experience across BSS/OSS systems and a strong architecture or platforms background. You will be technically credible while also having the leadership capability to work across teams and drive platform improvements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing telecoms provider at a key stage of its expansion, offering the chance to influence technology strategy and play a central role in the next phase of the company's growth.
The Role:
Own the architecture and development of telecoms platforms, including BSS/OSS systems
Focus on systems supporting the Wireless and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network.
Lead platform integrations, APIs and data platform development
Drive automation and improvements across operational systems
Build & lead a small team whilst working closely with vendors and partners
The Person:
Strong telecoms background (fibre, wireless, mobile or broadband)
Experience working with BSS/OSS platforms and telecoms systems
Technically credible with leadership capability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Can be based anywhere in the UK, with occasional visits to the office and travel to sites
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
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