Senior Delivery Manager - Core Networks Common Capability

Why BT International

At BT International, our purpose is to keep the world connected. As part of BT, we build on almost 180 years of innovation and expertise to deliver secure connectivity and digital services to some of the world’s leading multinational businesses and organisations. Our customers trust us to safeguard their data, drive their digital transformation and keep their businesses running.

With colleagues on the ground across the world and supporting customers wherever they need to operate, BT International offers a truly global experience. Whether it’s about providing cloud connectivity, helping organisations collaborate, or enabling innovation in cybersecurity and digital services, you’ll be part of a team that shapes how businesses succeed in a world that is being transformed by AI.

If you have the drive and ambition to make an impact on a global stage, BT International is where it happens.

Why Technology?

We are in an incredibly competitive industry and it’s not just the technology that’s important, but the world of promise it creates for our customers. We live and work in a connected world where people want seamless service, great products and the best connectivity there is, as well as continually expecting more and more from us, and rightly so. Technology is BT’s powerhouse, with our expert technologists, we have a unique position in BT. By bringing together our technical and commercial expertise, and our insight and passion for customer experience, we help BT stand out from the competition. With the best networks and smart innovative products, combined with a personal experience, it sets us apart from the pack.

Innovation drives everything we’ve done since BT started in 1846. Coming up with new ideas and developing new technologies is central to our future. We want to improve people’s lives for the better in welcome, relevant and affordable ways and we’ll be fast to market with an effortless experience to match.  We will continue to focus on developing our converged network capabilities which will give customers seamless connectivity. Our skilled people will lead this technological revolution, not only for our customers but for the industry across the Globe, truly making customers our heartbeat.

Why this job matters

As a Delivery Lead for Core Networks Common Capability (CNCC) , you play a pivotal role in turning strategic vision into operational reality. You are the driving force behind the successful delivery of complex, platform, technical and cross-functional programmes that underpin the Global Fabric critical products and services. By owning the Naas and network platform delivery—from roadmap planning and POAP execution to risk management and capability launch—you ensure that business outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.

Your leadership enables seamless collaboration across product, platform, and infrastructure teams, while your expertise in Agile and Scaled Agile practices ensures delivery is adaptive, transparent, and value-driven. With direct influence on stakeholder engagement, team performance, and best in class network performance, this role is essential to shaping the future of the organisation’s technical and operational excellence.

What I’ll be doing – your accountabilities

Strategic Leadership & Programme Oversight

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-element Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) Network programmes across multiple suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful transition to operations.
• Drive the roadmap from Program Increment (PI) EPICs through to features, ensuring initiatives are scoped, prioritised, and delivered on time.
• Provide oversight and coordination of Scrum Masters (SMs), ensuring delivery milestones, interdependencies, and risks are effectively managed.

Operational Execution & Risk Management

• Coordinate and manage inbound  & outbound delivery dependencies, ensuring stakeholder requirements are understood and delivery is aligned.
• Track and report on delivery metrics such as defects, code quality, automation and readiness indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage workstream-level risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication across stakeholder groups.
• Enable alignment and smooth handoffs to Operational teams, support readiness testing and Infrastructure implementation.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Inspire and coach agile teams, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting individual development.
• Collaborate across technical, product, and business teams to align delivery with strategic goals and customer needs.
• Engage with senior stakeholders up to MD level, influencing programme strategy and delivery through domain expertise.
• Ensure programmes are appropriately scaled and resourced, balancing delivery ambition with in-life operations.

Communication & Governance

• Provide clear, consistent reporting on delivery progress, risks, and outcomes across the stakeholder base.
• Act as a trusted delivery partner, setting and managing expectations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent delivery in governance forums, ensuring visibility of progress, blockers, and strategic alignment.

Skills / Experience

Must Have

• Strong track record in end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale cross-functional programmes across suppliers and business units.
• Understanding of platform and infrastructure and familiarity with core architecture, network operations, and Software engineering.
• Deep understanding of software delivery principles, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), and Scaled Agile (SAFe) frameworks.
• Exposure to delivery tooling (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Skilled in managing programme risks, issues, and escalations with structured mitigation planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence up to MD level.
• Proficient in delivery reporting, including KPIs and metrics.

 Nice to Have

• Ability to shape delivery strategy and influence product roadmaps through domain expertise.
• Proven ability to lead and coach large direct and matrix teams.
• Demonstratable aptitude to working in ambiguity and simple translation of complexity.
• Experience with phsiycal and virtual environments, labs and networks infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of network, testing and quality standards.