VodafoneThree Senior Manager - Enterprise Delivery Framework & Enablement

Job Description

Location: Newbury + *Hybrid working
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*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. 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

We’re creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. Through our collective strengths and talents, we will transform customers’ experience and create a best-in-class network for coverage, connectivity, and reliability, delivering greater value and more choice for the nation than ever before.

There are very few moments in our careers where we can feel the ground shifting beneath us, where we can sense that something bigger than we’ve known before is taking shape. We’re not just building a company. We’re going to build a culture, a legacy and a future to be proud of. This will require remarkable leadership and together we can set the standard in the industry and beyond for both customer and employee experience, in what it is a career-defining opportunity.

The Senior Manager - Enterprise Delivery Framework & Enablement is part of the Enterprise Portfolio Management, Governance & Transformation leadership team responsible for defining, embeding and continuously evolving the enterprise delivery system – frameworks, standards, governance and capabilities – ensuring all projects and programmes are delivered with quality, consistency and control.

This role is pivotal in shaping and continuously evolving the VodafoneThree Delivery Framework, ensuring it meets the needs of both agile and traditional delivery models. The successful candidate will define and govern project and programme management best practices, processes, and templates, while managing capital drawdown in partnership with Finance. They will drive adoption, consistency, and quality through capability uplift programmes and enterprise delivery governance, overseeing enterprise-wide delivery assurance reviews to validate compliance, quality, and value alignment.

• Own and continuously evolve the VodafoneThree Delivery Framework, including methodology, lifecycle and controls that meet the needs of both agile and traditional delivery models.

• Define and govern project & programme management best practices, processes & templates.

• Manage and govern capital drawdown aligned with working capital / cash flow objectives in partnership with Finance.

• Drive adoption, consistency and quality through capability uplift programmes and enterprise delivery governance.

• Oversee enterprise-wide delivery assurance reviews to validate compliance, quality and value alignment.

• Act as the authority for resolving methodology disputes and ensuring all functions operate to the agreed standards.

Who you are

• Extensive experience in enterprise delivery governance and framework design across both Agile and Waterfall.

• Strong governance authority with a track record of embedding enterprise-wide delivery standards.

• Capability-building expertise with measurable improvements in delivery maturity.

• Advanced process optimisation skills and experience in large-scale change environments.

• Strong ability to resolve cross-functional delivery disputes and maintain enterprise alignment.

• Expert knowledge of delivery methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, PMI).Experience in predictive analytics and application of AI in delivery performance tracking.

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.

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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