Programme Delivery Manager

Airband Community Internet Ltd.; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in the UK is looking for a Programme Delivery Manager to oversee the planning and execution of their Fixed Wireless Access deployment programme. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideally, candidates will have over 5 years of experience in telecoms project management and familiarity with FWA technologies. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days paid leave plus bank holidays

5% pension plus minimum 3% employee contribution

Free broadband

Cycle to work and tech scheme

Healthcare and medical insurance

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience in wireless network deployment.
• Strong understanding of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technologies.
• Ability to manage budgets and report financially.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FWA deployment programme from start to finish.
• Manage third-party vendors and track programme budgets.
• Identify potential risks and create contingency plans.

Skills

Programme management

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Planning & Organisation

Education

PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project/programme management certification

5+ years in telecoms programme or project management

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Primavera

Job description

The Programme Delivery Manager reports to the COO and leads the end to end planning, execution, and delivery of our Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) deployment programme. Responsible for coordinating cross functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving successful FWA rollout across target regions.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the FWA deployment programme from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed programme plans, deployment schedules, and resource allocation models for FWA rollouts.
• Work closely with engineering, field operations, procurement, vendors, regulatory, and marketing teams to ensure smooth execution of the deployment, helping them to clear blockers.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Manage third‑party vendors, equipment suppliers, and contractors involved in FWA implementation; ensure performance against SLAs and contract terms.
• Track programme budgets, control costs, and provide financial reporting and forecasts to leadership, highlighting opportunities for change.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to programme delivery, ensuring contingency plans are in place.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to executive stakeholders; manage internal and external programme communications.
• Ensure deployment activities comply with all relevant technical, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Technical – Demonstrable experience of programme management with a proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Primavera).
• Leadership – Effective leader who can inspire and motivate their team to achieve the team goals. Ability to build and manage high‑performing teams, set clear expectations, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Communication – Excellent communicator who can convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Project Management – Proven project management skills to deliver requirements on time and in budget.
• Results Orientation – Focusing attention on key objectives and driving effective outcomes.
• Problem Solving – Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Initiative – Engaging in proactive behaviour, seizing opportunities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Thoroughness – Seeking completeness and accuracy.
• Learning Agility – Quickly understanding and applying information, concepts, and strategies.
• Efficiency orientation – Looking for the best use of resources.
• Planning & Organisation – Excellent planning and organisational skills, resilient with the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities.
• Collaboration – Confident and comfortable in coordinating and influencing multiple stakeholders, working collaboratively to deliver business results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) in telecoms programme or project management, preferably in wireless network deployment.
• Strong understanding of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technologies, 4G/5G, and network infrastructure.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project/programme management certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.
• 5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.
• Customer referral bonus – a thank you for every customer you send our way.
• Hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.
• Free broadband – If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!
• Cycle to work, tech scheme, healthcare and medical insurance, dental care, and health cash fund (dependent on the length of service).
• Airshare (employee discount platform) – discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays; the list is endless – save up to £1,000 a year!
• Refer a friend reward scheme.

Pre‑employment checks

Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer‑facing. Also, a driving licence may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.