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Job overview

The Director-Network Transformation Program Managementis responsible forleading the strategic planning, governance, prioritization, and execution of large-scale network transformation initiatives focused on cost optimization, modernization, and operational efficiency. This leader serves as thecentral pointof coordination across multiple transformation programs, ensuring alignment of priorities, accelerated execution, effective resource management, and achievement of financial and operational objectives.

The role will oversee a portfolio of high-impact initiatives including legacy network shut-down, network interface optimization, tail optimization, contract enforcement, supplier certification, and other network cost transformation programs. The Director will work closely with Network, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, IT, and external suppliers to drive measurable business outcomes and deliver sustainable cost savings.

Whatyoulldo

• Lead the strategic planning, governance, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale network transformation programs, ensuring alignment with businessobjectivesand operational priorities.

• Oversee a portfolio of modernization and cost optimization initiatives, including legacy network shutdown, network interface optimization, tail optimization, supplier certification, contract enforcement, and related transformation efforts.

• Direct cross-functional teams, project managers, and technical stakeholders to accelerate execution, manage dependencies, and achieve targeted financial and operational outcomes.

• Develop and manage program budgets, resource plans, performance metrics, dashboards, and executive governance processes to ensure visibility and accountability.

• Partner with internal organizations and external suppliers to optimize network performance, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable cost savings.

• Use analytics, automation, AI, and Agentic AI capabilities toidentifyopportunities, resolve issues faster, improve decision-making, and support continuous transformation.

Whatyoullneed

• Enterprise program and portfolio management experience across complex network or telecommunications environments.

• Expertisein transformation planning, prioritization, governance frameworks, and large-scale implementation execution.

• Strongfinancial managementskills, including business case development, budget oversight, cost reduction initiatives, andbenefitsrealization tracking.

• Experience developing executive-level dashboards, presentations, reporting metrics, and governance processes.

• Knowledge of network infrastructure, operations, provisioning, ordering, inventory, modernization, and transformation processes.

• Ability to manage vendor performance, supplier relationships, contract compliance, and cross-functional resource allocation.

Whatyoullbring

• Preferred:Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, ora relatedfield.

• Required: 10+ years of experience in program management, project management, network operations, telecommunications, engineering leadership, or business transformation roles.

• Required: Proven success leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives and influencing senior leaders across diverse organizations.

• Preferred: PMP,PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or equivalent professional certification.

• Preferred: Telecommunications or network infrastructure experience, including large-scale modernization and cost optimization programs.

• Preferred: Experience managing supplier relationships, vendor performance programs, and complex cross-functional teams.

Why join us

You will have the opportunity to shape strategic network investments, lead transformational change, and influence how the organization delivers connectivity and operational excellence at scale. This role offers significant visibility across the business and the ability to drive meaningful impact through modernization, innovation, and cost optimization.

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