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We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Program Director. This critical role is responsible for leading the delivery of one of TM Forum’s three flagship Missions: AI & Data Innovation. Composable IT and Ecosystems or Autonomous networks. The Program Director will drive the end-to-end execution of the Mission, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and delivering high-impact outcomes.

Job Responsibility:

  • Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a Mission and is accountable for the quality, relevance, and impact of its outputs
  • Take the Mission Leads strategy and translate this into a cohesive, value-driven strategy for the Mission, leveraging TM Forum’s matrix structure and member ecosystem
  • Provide input into the Wider TM Forums strategy based on knowledge, and understanding of industry problems and opportunities
  • Align the Mission’s roadmap and outputs with TM Forum’s overall strategic direction and the needs of members
  • Collaborate closely with Program Directors and Architects across all Missions to manage interdependencies, avoid duplication, and identify joint opportunities
  • Acts as a deputy as and when required for the Mission lead at events etc
  • Evangelise the work, both internally and externally, speaking at external events, write thought-leading material and active social media presence
  • Lead the end to end planning, delivery, and governance of the Mission program—ensuring timelines, milestones, resources, and deliverables are tracked and optimized
  • Provide visibility and communication around progress, risks, and benefits realization
  • Coordinate a portfolio of projects and assets that support the Mission’s roadmap
  • Ensure all workstreams within the Mission follow agreed collaboration methodologies and quality standards
  • Responsible for delivering against and reporting on KPI’s, key results and success criteria for the Mission
  • Build and maintain a healthy, diverse, and engaged community of member contributors across regions, company types, and domains
  • Inspire and support member professionals to participate meaningfully in co-creation and innovation activities
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Mission contributors, fostering strong relationships and alignment
  • Driving the adoption of the Mission assets (and wider ODA)
  • Work closely with TM Forum teams including Events, Research, CTO, Product, Innovation, Marketing, and Membership to drive Mission success
  • Ensure regional needs are considered by engaging with Regional Directors
  • Co-create go-to-market strategies with marketing and commercial teams to drive adoption and visibility of Mission outputs

Requirements:

  • Strategic, high-energy leader with a proven track record of driving complex, multi-stakeholder programs to successful outcomes—particularly in telecoms or digital transformation contexts
  • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to think strategically, operate autonomously, and galvanize cross-functional and matrix teams toward a shared vision
  • Strong consultative approach, with experience working face-to-face with members or clients to build trusted, long-standing relationships
  • Excellent communicator with the gravitas and executive presence to engage effectively at all levels, including C-suite
  • Experienced team builder and motivator, skilled at navigating conflicting priorities, inspiring participation, and aligning diverse stakeholders to common goals
  • Experience in mentoring and developing team mates to reach their full potential
  • Deep understanding of agile methodologies, and business change management practices
  • Highly organized and outcome-focused, thriving in fast-paced, collaborative environments where clarity, adaptability, and momentum are essential
  • Passionate about creating real industry-level impact, with a strong alignment to TM Forum’s values and mission
  • Ideally a strong understanding of Atlassian toolsets e.g. Confluence, Jira
  • PMP, MSP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications are a plus

Nice to have:

  • Ideally a strong understanding of Atlassian toolsets e.g. Confluence, Jira
  • PMP, MSP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications are a plus

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Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

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