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Director - Planning, Enablement and Execution (Core Network)

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Specialisation

Executive Search

Salary

AU$240000.00 - AU$260000.00 per annum

Contact Name

Jack Shepherd

Contact Email

jack.shepherd@talenza.com.au

Date published

28-05-2026

Job Reference

BBBH21435

Description

Director - Planning, Enablement and Execution - Core Networks - Telco

About the role

A senior leadership opportunity within a large-scale telecommunications environment, focused on driving planning, enablement and execution across Core Networks.

Working closely with executive stakeholders, this role will help translate strategic priorities into coordinated delivery outcomes across a complex and business-critical network function. You'll lead planning and execution activities across major programs and investments, improving alignment, governance, financial oversight and delivery confidence across the organisation.

The role is suited to a commercially minded telecom leader with experience across transformation, strategic delivery or consulting within carrier or network-centric environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Core Networks strategy planning, reviews and transformation progress
  • Translate strategic priorities into executable business plans, milestones and outcomes
  • Oversee planning and management of project tenders
  • Oversight on CAPEX and OPEX investment for Core Networks
  • Create an effective relationship between Core Networks and corporate functions
  • Coordination of the teams critical initiatives

Key Skills:

  • Proven leadership experience across transformation, operations, delivery or business management
  • Strong understanding of Core Network technologies.
  • Experience managing vendors, commercial contracts, procurement activities and large-scale investment programs.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen across OPEX and CAPEX environments.
  • Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across technical, operational and executive teams.
  • Strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex environments.

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