Senior Programme Manager

Aretiforce | B Corp™; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aretiforce | B Corp™ is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead strategic software and systems-led programmes supporting the growth of our wholesale product portfolio. The role requires a strong SDLC and release management background and deep knowledge of wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products, with direct line management of programme managers and collaboration with senior leadership.

You will partner with Product, Engineering, Network, Operations and Commercial teams to plan releases, manage

Qualifications

• Significant programme management experience delivering software/application delivery programmes (SDLC, release management) within telecoms or connectivity environments.
• Experience leading and line-managing teams of project/programme managers including performance management and development.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience within a wholesale network operator or fibre infrastructure business.
• Knowledge of OSS/BSS platforms and order-to-activation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic software delivery programmes across the wholesale product portfolio.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of project/programme managers, including performance management and coaching.
• Act as subject matter expert for wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products.
• Manage programme plans, milestones, dependencies and risks across multiple workstreams.
• Work with Product, Engineering, Network, Operations and Commercial teams to plan software releases.
• Provide clear programme reporting and decision support to senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in software delivery methods and operational readiness.

Skills

Programme management

People management

Stakeholder management

Wholesale FTTP & Ethernet products

SDLC & Release management

Job description

The Senior Programme Manager leads strategic software and systems-led programmes supporting the growth of our wholesale product portfolio. This role requires a strong background in software/application delivery (SDLC, release management, engineering-led delivery) alongside deep knowledge of wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products.

The role carries direct line management responsibility for a team of project/programme managers and acts as a trusted delivery partner to senior leadership, providing prioritisation support and proactive management of programme risks and outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic software delivery programmes across the wholesale product portfolio.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of project/programme managers, including performance management and coaching.
• Act as subject matter expert for wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products.
• Manage programme plans, milestones, dependencies and risks across multiple workstreams.
• Work with Product, Engineering, Network, Operations and Commercial teams to plan software releases.
• Provide clear programme reporting and decision support to senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in software delivery methods and operational readiness.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Significant programme management experience delivering software/application delivery programmes (SDLC, release management) within telecoms or connectivity environments — not primarily network build or infrastructure rollout.
• Demonstrable experience leading and line-managing teams of project/programme managers, including performance management and development.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of wholesale FTTP and Ethernet products.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience within a wholesale network operator or fibre infrastructure business.
• Knowledge of OSS/BSS platforms and order-to-activation systems.