VodafoneThree - Programme Manager - 12 Months FTC

Job Description

Location: Newbury/London/Stoke-on-trent + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract



Hybrid

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.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.



Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

As a Programme Manager you will be responsible for Enterprise wide, end-to-end delivery of strategic, business critical programmes that will drive VodafoneThree’s strategic transformation. You will provide end-to-end leadership across complex cross functional teams, ensuring clear governance, proactive risk management, dependency and stakeholder alignment and predictable delivery of outcomes that support organisational priorities and long-term value.

• Lead the end to end delivery of major strategic programmes, ensuring outcomes, scope and timelines are achieved in line with business expectations.
• Mobilise programmes, including requirements definition, resource planning, capital forecasting and Technical/Functional Expert allocation.
• Establish and proactively manage programme governance aligned to EPMO/Portfolio standards, ensuring clear decision making, oversight and reporting.
• Drive cross functional execution across design, development, testing, launch, financial tracking and change management.
• Identify, manage and mitigate programme risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring transparent escalation to delivery teams and SteerCo where appropriate.
• Build strong stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear, consistent communication that supports alignment and effective decision-making.
• Produce timely, accurate and actionable programme reporting, partnering with the Portfolio Manager and governance community to enhance visibility.
• Provide leadership and direction across cross functional delivery teams, fostering clarity, accountability and collaboration in a fast paced environment.
• Identifying delivery challenges, capturing lessons learned and applying insights to uplift delivery maturity.

Who you are

• Proven experience leading large scale, enterprise wide programmes within complex, matrix organisations within Business is essential
• Demonstrated success delivering transformation programmes across multiple functions and delivery partners is essential
• Excellent programme governance, financial control, and risk management capability, with past experience of managing large budgets, is essential
• Strong senior stakeholder mananement and influencing skills, including the ability to lead without direct authority at c-suite level is essential
• High quality written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting complex information clearly and concisely is essential
• Project / Programme Management accreditations: MSP Practitioner, Prince 2, PMI, APMP is desired
• Prior experience in managing multiple third parties & suppliers is desired
• Prior experience with Service Now is desired

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

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

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

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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