At AllPoints Fibre the Programme Delivery Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of key projects critical for the success of aquila and APFN. The Programme Delivery Manager will have visibility of and responsibility for a range of projects – from new product features, network integrations and service upgrades. They will work with external suppliers internal technical teams and our Commercial team to ensure the projects are delivered as expected, to time and budget. The role requires an experienced programme manager who can relate with customers, understand their requirements and ensure APFN supports them in achieving their goals.

The Programme Delivery Manager will be required to manage a complex set of deliverables, prioritisations and resource management in being successful.

What you will be doing:

The Programme Delivery Manager will interface with internal customers (usually the Commercial and Product teams) and may on occasion support in discussions with external Customers and Partners. They will be responsible for defining and successful delivery of the projects and programmes. 

Some of the main responsibilities and duties are: 

• Leading the end to end delivery of cross functional projects and programmes across the APFN business. 
• An expert on the aquila Platform from both a technical and business process perspective 
• Manage project scoping and discovery phases to ensure clarity on the requirements and success criteria. 
• Build and develop the project planning and communication of the plan. This could be across both aspects of agile and waterfall. 
• Manage external teams and contracted deliverables to ensure the parallel success of multiple delivery workstreams, ie many projects at once 
• Manage internal architecture, design and (some) development teams to ensure quality and alignment to technical strategy 
• Lead Project Delivery teams to ensure the alignment of risks and dependencies between projects. 
• Ensure clear communication, so that the APFN organisation is clear on expectations, timelines and launch date

The Programme Delivery Manager will have the ability to both manage people directly and through matrix management, leading large and broad cross functional teams to ensure delivery success and successful acceptance and running into Operations.

About you:

You will have experience in programme or project delivery within the telecommunications industry with a strong understanding of telecom technologies and products (FTTP, Ethernet) You'll have a proven track record of delivering large-scale, multi-vendor programmes with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. You will bring a strong level of proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Clarity PPM).

The benefits at APF...

At AllPoints Fibre, we're all about looking after you. We offer an extensive wellbeing package that goes beyond the EAP. Your benefits will include Bupa private medical insurance and dental cover, income protection insurance, group life insurance and a health plan to help with day to day expenses such as eye care... we will even pay for you to get a massage!

Everyone needs a break now and then, right? That's why we start all our employees off with a generous 30 days' annual leave allowance (pro rata), plus bank holidays. And if you ever need some extra time off due to illness or parental leave, we've got enhanced leave plans in place to support you through that.

Additionally we know how important it is to feel secure with your finances. That's why we have benefits dedicated to your financial wellbeing. You will be able to join our employer contributory pension and in addition to income protection insurance, group life insurance we offer cashback and voucher schemes to help cover living cost such as electricals and personal spending. 

About us:

Established in 2021, AllPoints Fibre has grown from regional roots in Jurassic Fibre, Giganet and Swish Fibre, to establish a national wholesale network.

APFN is now a leading wholesale provider of full-fibre broadband solutions, dedicated to transforming the digital landscape by delivering ultra-fast, dependable, and affordable internet services to businesses and homes across the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, creating innovative products and services whilst leading through sustainability.

We have set ourselves the goal to become the best place to work, we recognise that our people are at the heart of what we do - join us on our journey to become the UK’s most recommended way to connect!

Next steps 

If the role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to seeing your application! If shortlisted, our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to set up and initial conversation. Next stages will involve meeting with our hiring teams to discuss the role and your experience in more details.

One last thing...

AllPoints Fibre value diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Help us create a secure, inclusive digital world where diversity fuels innovation; your vision, your voice, and your skills have a place here!

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during your interview process, please tell us in your application.