Project Delivery Manager

Location: Newbury/London/Manchester + 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

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.

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 our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

What you’ll do

Within the PMO (Project Management Office) team, you will deliver one of the many programmes and projects within our portfolio.  The portfolio spans across UK Networks with projects ranging from retiring legacy products, networks, platforms and sites to delivering next generation infrastructure, energy initiatives and state-of-the-art products along with expanding our network. 

Programmes and projects will be complex with variable risk associated to them and requires diligent stakeholder management to support our roll out of the UK’s Best Network or in order to take Vodafone towards Tech2025.  You’ll be working with internal Networks’ colleagues, wider teams within Vodafone and key suppliers in order to achieve the agreed outcome.  All projects are to be delivered in accordance with agreed governance framework to agreed time, cost and quality and realise the expected benefits.

Who you are  

• An understanding of fixed line networks, underlying network technologies and the different enabling functions including technology, IT, Product management, fulfilment and operational management allied to a good understanding of high-level customer engagement would be an advantage
• Strong project governance and appropriate use of control mechanisms to ensure excellent customer outcomes
• Defines scope, business objectives, requirements and deliverables that stakeholders expect
• Creates WBS Dictionary containing detailed deliverables, activity and scheduling information
• Can confidently negotiate with stakeholders
• Facilitates a Completion Review Meeting and leverage programme governance. whilst tracking benefits.

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.