Technology Project Specialist

Location: Newbury or Stoke + *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, which is 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.



What you’ll do

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Technology Project Specialist to join our Technology Delivery team. You will be able to demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and possess a curious mindset for end-to-end project delivery utilizing lean program governance. You should also have a strong passion for understanding modern engineering technologies and practices.

• You will collaborate and foster constructive working relationships within the UK Technology team to ensure the successful delivery of assigned projects.
• You will develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Having brought together multiple plans and dependencies across a range of teams (sprint, scrum, test, integrate, release, and more).
• You will monitor RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies), governing milestones, and develop mitigating plans.
• You will ensure seamless interactions among project team members and stakeholders. This includes preparing regular project status reports that provide updates on progress, risks, and milestones.
• You will also facilitate project meetings, documenting important discussions, decisions, and action items.
• You will be governing our use of Azure DevOps for your project or programme, providing effective and consistent usage, including dashboards, plans & roadmaps.

Who you are

• You will be able to demonstrate previous experience in delivering cross functional and end to end project delivery.
• You will have experience with managing allocated capex and opex budgets.
• You will be able to showcase an understanding of application and software development lifecycle.
• You will preferably have relevant experience or a professional qualification in Prince 2 / SAFe / APMG or other relevant qualifications.

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.



What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.



Together we can

Vodafone UK 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 (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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