Senior manager, regulatory /licencing

Holt Executive is partnering with a leading global communications and satellite technology organisation to recruit a Senior Manager, Global Licensing.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced telecommunications licensing professional to join a global regulatory and licensing team responsible for enabling international network expansion and the delivery of innovative connectivity services worldwide.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a diverse global licensing portfolio, ensuring the business secures and maintains the regulatory authorisations required to support network operations, commercial growth, and future service developments across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Program Oversight

• Coordinate with regional regulatory teams to secure, maintain, and renew telecommunications licences and authorisations globally.
• Support the continued expansion of network operations by ensuring regulatory and licensing requirements are met across international markets.
• Monitor licensing obligations and ensure ongoing compliance with national regulatory frameworks.

Licensing Operations & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain licensing databases, tracking systems, and reporting processes.
• Establish proactive workflows to support evolving business requirements and planned network deployments.
• Assess national licensing and reporting requirements against business objectives and operational plans.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact between regulatory teams and internal business functions.
• Collaborate closely with technical, operational, legal, and commercial stakeholders to develop effective licensing strategies.
• Translate complex network and technical requirements into actionable licensing and regulatory plans.

Process Development & Improvement

• Create and maintain application templates, supporting documentation, and licensing precedents to improve submission efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline regulatory engagement and licensing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support faster approvals and operational readiness for new services and deployments.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within telecommunications licensing, regulatory affairs, spectrum management, satellite communications, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications licensing frameworks and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while working to tight deadlines.
• Experience working within complex international organisations and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory matters clearly and effectively.
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline is preferred.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced global environment. You will possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent project management skills, and a collaborative approach to working across geographically dispersed teams.

You will be comfortable taking ownership of complex licensing programmes, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and driving regulatory initiatives that directly support business growth and network expansion.