Location: Newbury + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

• Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don’t require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join Vodafone UK IT, whichis at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.

WHO YOU ARE

• You will demonstrate a broad range of experience in End-to-End project delivery utilising lean program governance and a keen understanding of modern engineering.
• You will have experience in managing high complex projects & large transformation programmes with cross functional impact across a number of technical systems.
• You will understand both application and software development lifecycle.
• You will have experience in managing cross cultural teams & working with system integrators / 3rd parties
• You will preferably have management experience leading a team of 5 or more people.
• You will demonstrate great stakeholder management skills and feel comfortable working with senior stakeholders to deliver regular programme updates.
• You will be able to demonstrate waterfall and SAFe Agile methodologies.
  Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

As a Technology Programme Manager, you will lead the delivery and governance of multiple large-scale project and programmes with the autonomy to drive lean governance principles and controls across your programs in your own way.

• You will be responsible for end-to-end management and delivery of new Technology capability or enhancements to current Technology capability.
• You will compile & own your Project Plan, bringing together multiple plans and dependencies across a range of teams (sprint, scrum, test, integrate, release, and more) into one overarching perspective and plan.
• You will be regularly managing RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies), governing milestones, and receipting adherence in line with your project plan.
• You will be embedding lean governance operating models, valuing ownership, responsiveness, predictability, and transparent delivery over pre-prepared project reporting.
• You will be managing the project finances and supplier commercials, including internal Capex/Opex.
• You will set and adjust budget forecast for the project, based on business dynamics and historical trends of delivery.
• You will often be establishing a heartbeat of reviews and reporting to the Digital Portfolio Manager & partnering closely for a successful outcome.