Acquisition Manager - ESN

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee high-volume projects. The role involves managing legal agreements, supplier relations, and providing updates to senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and telecom industry experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Telecoms Industry Acquisition, Property, or Estates functions.
• Understanding of the Electronic Communications Code (2017).
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary Programme Management contact for BT / EE’s ESN programmes.
• Manage suppliers and liaise with RAN teams for delivery.
• Provide regular updates to Senior Leaders on status and risks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Service Assurance

System Administration

Project/Programme Management

Decision Making

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Role Responsibilities

• Take the role of primary Programme Management contact for BT / EE’s ESN programmes. This includes managing legal agreements in EE’s name and overseeing site upgrades on high-volume projects, with regular reporting to the Head of Acquisition and Head of Property.
• Manage suppliers and liaise with RAN teams internally to drive upgrade and new build delivery across programmes.
• Gain a detailed understanding of programme requirements, forecasts, KPIs, and key deliverables against contracts.
• Provide regular updates to Senior Leaders, outlining the current status, risks, issues, and delivery commitments.
• Implement strategies, processes, and improvements to enhance programme timelines.

Skills Required

• Troubleshooting
• Service Assurance
• System Administration
• Project/Programme Management
• Decision Making

Preferred CV Attributes

• Proven experience in Telecoms Industry Acquisition, Property, or Estates functions related to Radio Access Network (RAN) Deployment.
• Understanding of the Electronic Communications Code (2017), its applications, evolution, and legal escalation procedures.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record in front-end delivery.
• Experience managing suppliers and third parties through delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and data-driven decision-making capabilities, with the ability to set expectations around key milestones.