Technology Portfolio Manager

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Location: Newbury or London + *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 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. 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
As a Technology Portfolio Manager you will be responsible for defining and leading programs cutting across multiple channels, products, systems, and departments. You will be responsible for the management of business demand, delivery, and governance of the UK CAPEX funded initiatives to drive business growth.

• You will be accountable for continuously monitoring the portfolio performance and conducting periodic performance reviews whilst providing reports and analysis to senior management on the portfolio.
• You will collaborate and foster constructive working relationships within the UK Technology team by working collaboratively and constructively within UK Digital & IT to ensure delivery of the assigned portfolio. You will be partnering closely with internal stakeholders and our project teams to oversee the creation of necessary documentation, including, plans, schedules, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• You will manage a high performing, collaborative delivery team who you will directly manage or manager through a matrixed organisation.
• You will look to build strong relations and works closely with senior stakeholders across Vodafone and external partners in order to ensure alignment with the broader commercial objectives of the business.
• You will be responsible for the management of CAPEX/OPEX budgets of up to £15M.

Who you are

• You will showcase experience in cross functional end to end technical project or program delivery experience.
• You will feel comfortable building and managing complex stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• You will have a passion for driving technical change & transformation and have an understanding of applications and the software development lifecycle.
• You will have a sound understanding of frameworks such as Waterfall/Agile and methodologies such as Prince 2 / SAFe.
• You will preferably have experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams & feel comfortable inspiring and developing the team in a matrix environment.

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.

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.