VodafoneThree – Programme Manager – CSI & Innovation

Company: Vodafone Group Plc
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Location: Newbury
Job Description:

Overview

Location: VodafoneThree UK Hub + HybridSalary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefitsWorking Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Hybrid working

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, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

What you’ll do

Within the PMO team, you will deliver one of the many programmes and its associated projects under Network Development and Infrastructure to deliver our strategic initiatives and business objectives. Our portfolios span UK Networks with programmes ranging from delivering new technologies, capabilities and coverage to retiring legacy products, networks, platforms and sites to delivering next generation connectivity, infrastructure, energy initiatives and state-of-the-art products.

Programmes will be complex with variable risk associated to them and requires diligent stakeholder management to support our roll out of the Nations’ Network. You’ll be working with internal Networks’ colleagues, wider teams within VodafoneThree and key suppliers to achieve the agreed outcome. All programmes and their associated projects are to be delivered in accordance with agreed governance framework to agreed time, cost and quality and realise the expected benefits.

  • Ensure the programme and associated projects are established, executed and closed following standard company governance
  • Responsible for documentation of outputs, analysis and tools used in project activity
  • Manage handover of deliverables to operations ensuring skills and knowledge transfer
  • At all times ensuring there is an effective Risk Mitigation and Issue management process in place
  • Clarifies the skill requirements of a Programme and builds a team capable of managing the overarching programme and its project
  • Defines clear Roles & Responsibilities and reporting relationships for stakeholders on the project and provides performance feedback
  • Manages delivery scope and resolves deviation
  • In accordance with Portfolio governance and assurance, provide accurate and timely communication and reporting to the relevant stakeholders, escalating where required
  • Line management of project managers within the programme

Who you are

  • Proven experience in managing complex digital, technology or data driven projects
  • Management of programmes using variety of delivery methodologies – Agile/Scrum, SaFe
  • An understanding of networks
  • Strong programme governance and appropriate use of control mechanisms to ensure excellent customer outcomes, strategic initiatives and business outcomes
  • Defines scope, business objectives, requirements and deliverables that stakeholders expect
  • Creates WBS Dictionary containing detailed deliverables, activity and scheduling information
  • Negotiates with stakeholders
  • Line Management of both direct and indirect teams including 3rd party suppliers
  • Facilitates a Completion Review Meeting and leverage programme governance

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026