VodafoneThree - Senior Manager, HBB Engineering

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Location: London+ Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

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 our Technology team and push the boundaries of tech to make a better world today and create the ground-breaking products and services of tomorrow.

Role Purpose: Senior Manager - Home Broadband Engineering is about leading end-to-end digital delivery and shaping the future of home broadband experiences, this role will put you right at the heart of it. You'll step into a senior leadership position where you'll champion technical excellence, build a thriving engineering culture, and deliver innovative solutions that help millions of customers connect with Vodafone in meaningful ways.

What you'll do

In this role, you'll become the technology lead for all things Digital Home Broadband - setting direction, inspiring teams, and ensuring every solution delivers value for both customers and the business.

You will:

• Lead the full delivery of Vodafone UK's broadband digital channels, ensuring high-quality outcomes regardless of platform or channel.
• Shape and drive the technical roadmap - setting goals, defining project timelines, allocating resources, and ensuring everything lands on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard.
• Bring engineering and business teams together, creating seamless communication and alignment around shared outcomes and evolving customer needs.
• Build and nurture high-performing engineering teams, coaching leaders, mentoring talent, and fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, growth, and modern engineering practices.
• Blend Business Agility and DevSecOps ways of working with Vodafone's operating model, championing innovation and technical excellence.
• Guide technical design across our Buy journeys, ensuring solutions align with strategic intent and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Act as the technical subject-matter expert for product owners, analysts, architects, commercial teams, and other critical stakeholders.
• Support long-term commercial and technology planning, helping shape new features that meet future demand.
• Drive best-in-class performance, ensuring reliability, scalability, and customer satisfaction sit at the heart of every delivery.

Who you are

• You'll bring deep, end-to-end knowledge of engineering technologies such as React, Java, Node.js, microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native architectures.
• You have proven experience leading engineering teams and shaping high-performance cultures.
• You're confident in Agile delivery, with hands-on experience in Scrum and/or Kanban.
• You communicate with clarity and impact, adapting your style to your audience.
• You've successfully led teams and projects across multiple locations and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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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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.