Cambridge Consultants
Telecoms
TBUTechnicalAuthority,Telecoms
“TBU - Technical Authority, Telecoms at Cambridge Consultants. Skills: Technical Authority, Telecoms, Communications engineering. Provide senior technical leadership. lead multi‑disciplinary teams”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver value for our clients; within budget; when they need it; ensuring commitments are clearly understood and fulfilled; deliver projects against demanding timescales
Industry & Context.
manage technical risk; make decisions under pressure; sound engineering judgement
domestic and international travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Technical Authority, senior technical leadership, Communications engineering programmes, technical leader, shaping innovative products, leading multi‑disciplinary teams, client engagement, technical innovation, Owning technical solutions end‑to‑end, early concept and architecture, production and client acceptance, sound engineering judgement, manage technical risk, make decisions under pressure, keep projects on track, Selecting and tailoring development approaches, project objectives, risk profiles, delivery constraints, Working in close partnership with Project and Programme Managers, deliver value for our clients, within budget, Owning the technical elements of contractual Statements of Work, ensuring commitments are clearly understood and fulfilled, trusted client‑facing technical lead, building trust, long‑term relationships, Communicating progress, risks, complex technical concepts clearly, technical and non‑technical stakeholders, senior executives, Supporting pre‑contract and sales activities, techno‑commercial insight, consultative role, Leading, mentoring, inspiring high‑calibre engineers, technical leaders, earning trust through expertise and integrity, Building high performing teams, structured to effectively deliver projects, demanding timescales, Providing clear technical direction, communication of project objectives and priorities, enabling autonomy, innovation, exploration of complex technical solutions, relevant engineering or scientific discipline, credible experience in Telecoms/Communications, leading complex, multi‑disciplinary new product or service developments, full project lifecycle, concept through to delivery, Deep understanding of new product development lifecycles, development methodologies, Demonstrable ability to make sound decisions under pressure, manage technical risk, Experience working in a contractual delivery environment, commercial setting, Excellent communication skills, explain complex technical topics clearly, Comfortable and confident engaging with senior client stakeholders, C‑suite executives
Nice to Have
Experience contributing to or leading pre‑sales and proposal activities, International project experience, cultural awareness in a business context, delivering highly innovative or “first‑of‑a‑kind” solutions
What You'll Do.
Provide senior technical leadership
lead multi‑disciplinary teams
Own technical solutions end‑to‑end
Manage technical risk
Select development approaches
Deliver value for clients
Fulfill contractual commitments
Communicate technical concepts
Support sales activities
Lead and mentor engineers
Build high performing teams
Provide technical direction
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with programme managers; Act as a trusted technical partner to clients; Lead multi‑disciplinary teams; Work in close partnership with Project and Programme Managers; Engage with senior client stakeholders; Lead and mentor engineers; Build high performing teams
Communication Scope
Communicating progress; risks; complex technical concepts clearly; technical and non‑technical stakeholders; senior executives; Excellent communication skills; explain complex technical topics clearly
Process & Methodology
manage technical risk, keep projects on track, delivery constraints, Project and Programme Managers, contractual delivery environment
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