Programme Director - Connectivity
About The Position
GSK is delivering a global network transformation to modernise, simplify and future‑proof enterprise connectivity, positioning the network as a digital platform that enables us to unite science. technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. The Programme Director – Connectivity/Network Transformation is accountable for end‑to‑end programme delivery across multiple integrated workstreams (WAN/SD‑WAN, campus LAN/Wi‑Fi, cloud connectivity, security, DDI, observability and the managed services operating model). The role drives structured governance, disciplined execution and measurable benefits realisation, delivering change with minimal disruption across a global, regulated environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Significant experience leading large‑scale global technology programmes; with a strong background in delivering network/infrastructure transformation
- 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; confident supplier performance management
- Outcome‑based delivery mindset: benefits definition, KPI tracking and value realisation controls
- Excellent executive communication—able to translate technical complexity into clear decisions and actions
- Ability to influence and align cross‑functional stakeholders without direct line authority
Nice To Haves
- Experience in large, global, regulated environments (life sciences, manufacturing, R&D, critical infrastructure)
- Familiarity with enterprise networking platforms (e.g. Juniper, Aruba, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks) from a programme leadership perspective
- Experience transitioning operating models (MSP/NaaS) including service acceptance, SLAs/SLOs and governance
- Exposure to observability, automation and AI‑driven operations / telemetry‑first delivery
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the global, multi‑year network transformation programme. owning scope, milestones, dependencies and the integrated plan across the workstreams
- Establish and operate programme governance (SteerCo, RAID, dependency and change control) with clear decision points and escalation paths
- Drive cross‑workstream integration and sequencing across WAN, campus, security/segmentation, DDI, observability and MSP transition
- Own benefits tracking and value realisation, including cost reduction, performance/SLA improvements, resilience metrics and adoption of target standards
- Lead MSP transition readiness and onboarding, ensuring service continuity, knowledge transfer and alignment to contractual SLAs/SLOs
- Manage programme financials (budgeting, forecasting, variance control) across internal and vendor spend; ensure transparent reporting
- Co-ordinate vendor and partner execution, milestone assurance, quality management and delivery performance management
- Embed organisational change management (OCM) at scale: stakeholder mapping, communications, training/enablement and adoption planning
- Ensure operational readiness and cutover planning are built into every wave, with clear acceptance criteria and handover to steady‑state operations
- Provide concise, executive‑ready reporting translating complex technical delivery into risks, decisions and outcomes
Benefits
- Agile working culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
