Senior Technology Programme Manager

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

*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, 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.

What you'll do

We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to join our Technology Hub in London or Newbury HQ, bringing a broad range of experiences and a passion for lean programme governance and modern engineering technologies & practices.
This role holds overall accountability for Digital & IT Integration activities for a key strategic programme, with organisation-wide impact. With multi-million pound spend, this role represents a senior strategic leadership position where you will be a trusted technology delivery partner for the Vodafone UK business.

Main responsibilities :

• Define the vision for IT Integration, aligning it with overall business objectives.
• Develop an Integration strategy that outlines the approach, principles, and key milestones for merging IT systems, processes, and teams specifically for Technology teams.
• Work with stakeholders to assess the existing systems, infrastructure, applications, and data - Identify Integration elements, risks & opportunities, decide on applications to consolidate / enhance / retire / modernise based on the Digital and IT Stragey.
• Work with business as well as technology stakeholders to evaluate technology stacks from the perspective of harmonisation - assess, plan and drive deliverables related to IT Integration, focussing on impacts of integration on D&IT Systems
• Work with on effectively implementing saperation activities which are required to execute the integration program.
• Create a detailed integration plan that covers all aspects of IT, including technology, applications, data, and processes. Define a clear roadmap with specific milestones and timelines, ensuring Operational excellence.
• Ensure budget spend and scope is in alignment with Integration planning business plan - Set and adjust budgets within the programme.
• Build & maintain high performing Programme teams within your own structure and matrix structures, Ensure partner resource is set up and controlled in an effective way to deliver on the Programme roadmap
• Lead the successful delivery of the nominated sub workstream within Integration Programme.
• Work closely with Product/Programme owners at E Band and Director level to report on and plan effectively the delivery of their transformational Programmes
• Establish governance structures for decision-making, escalation, and accountability. Regularly report progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Who you are

The right candidate will be a charismatic leader that can win hearts and minds, binding teams to a vision that drives complex delivery across large scale strategic projects and programmes, diving in and out of detail and strategy as and when required. They will embody delivery excellence and ensure full alignment to the business ambition.

• Leader with the right culture and a track record of making cultural change in complex organisations
• Are able to evidence the progression, potential realisation, and creation of teams
• A proven record of accomplishment leading large technical delivery teams with an in-depth understanding of the technologies, processes and techniques required for delivering high quality solutions within a fast-moving organisation.
• A deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle including multiple delivery methodologies with the ability to mentor, motivate and shape high performing teams
• Proven experience of leadership and transformational delivery in Technology, working across multiple delivery teams, methodologies and delivery vehicles
• Proven experience of governing programmes that have large and varied impacts on D&IT landscape, is preferrable. Deep understanding of the CCS and ECS stack and our Digital landscape is an important contributor to success of this role.
• Extensive experience in liaising with senior-level stakeholders and delivering successful change initiatives.
• Strong risk identification and mitigation ability, strong problem management skills to address unexpected challenges on the programme. Ability to handle ambiguity, adapting to changing circumstances and staying Agile in a dynamic integration environment.
• Strong vendor management skills, ability to collaborate and negotiate, ability to align suppliers and vendors on Integration objectives.
• You are a strong all-rounder, willing to get involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle when required but can help shape and achieve a strategic view and objective
• Ability to recruit, grow, retain, and lead a team of people helping them to realise their potential and creating the right environment for them to thrive.
• Able to represent critical issues and project status updates at a board level when required
• Proven ability to balance technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills

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.

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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.