Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the global, multi‑year network transformation programme
Establish and operate programme governance (SteerCo, RAID, dependency and change control)
Drive cross‑workstream integration and sequencing across WAN, campus, security/segmentation, DDI, observability and MSP transition
Own benefits tracking and value realisation
Lead MSP transition readiness and onboarding
Manage programme financials (budgeting, forecasting, variance control)
Co-ordinate vendor and partner execution, milestone assurance, quality management and delivery performance management
Embed organisational change management (OCM) at scale
Ensure operational readiness and cutover planning are built into every wave

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Significant experience leading large‑scale global technology programmes
Formal programme/project management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP , PRINCE2 Practitioner, SAFe Agilist/SPC)
Proven delivery of complex network transformation programmes (WAN/SD‑WAN, LAN/Wi‑Fi uplift/standardisation, cloud connectivity, security/SASE/Zero Trust)
Strong understanding of network migration risks and dependencies (routing, DNS, IP addressing, segmentation, policy impacts)
Experience operating in multi‑vendor and managed service environments
Outcome‑based delivery mindset: benefits definition, KPI tracking and value realisation controls
Excellent executive communication

Programme Director – Connectivity

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