Programme Manager - Network as a Service
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4767726_1770139516 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a major UK organisation undertaking a significant multi‑year technology transformation programme. The business is modernising its infrastructure capabilities to deliver smarter, more reliable and more customer‑centric connectivity solutions across the UK market.
This programme is central to the company's future strategy, creating a unified, next‑generation networking platform designed to provide always‑on services, enhanced flexibility, strengthened security and improved digital experiences for customers.
The initiative is currently in its design phase and is preparing for technical delivery over the coming months.
Your new role
- Proven track record delivering large‑scale, multi‑year programmes (£15m+ CAPEX) with high strategic visibility
- Experience managing complex infrastructure or networking‑related initiatives, ideally within telecoms or large‑enterprise environment
- Ability to design, structure and evolve delivery frameworks that span business, technology and customer‑facing workstreams
- Strong capability to operate in ambiguity - comfortable navigating ownership gaps, shaping plans, and driving innovative delivery approaches
- Able to bridge deep technical considerations with customer‑experience, commercial and go‑to‑market requirements
- Exceptional senior‑stakeholder management skills, with gravitas and confidence to engage at executive‑leadership and board level
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing junior talent
What you'll need to succeed - Proven track record delivering large‑scale, multi‑year programmes (£15m+ CAPEX) with high strategic visibility
- Experience managing complex infrastructure or networking‑related initiatives, ideally within a telecoms or large‑enterprise environment
- Ability to design, structure and evolve delivery frameworks that span business, technology and customer‑facing workstreams
- Strong capability to operate in ambiguity-comfortable navigating ownership gaps, shaping plans, and driving innovative delivery approaches
- Able to bridge deep technical considerations with customer‑experience, commercial and go‑to‑market requirements
- Exceptional senior‑stakeholder management skills, with gravitas and confidence to engage at executive‑leadership and board level
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing junior talent
What you'll get in return - Opportunity to own a flagship transformation programme shaping the future of UK enterprise connectivity
- High‑profile exposure at executive level and the chance to influence major strategic decisions
- Leadership of a talented, cross‑functional delivery team
- A role at the heart of a cutting‑edge technology transformation using modern, future‑ready networking capabilities
- A collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability and continuous improvement
What you need to do now
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