Tooling & Analytics Specialist

Aggregate function:  Governance&Strategy
Business Area:  Local Gov,Strat&Business Impr.
Posting Country:  United Kingdom
Date Posted:  27 Sep 2024
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location: Newbury + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full Time


*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


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 us at the heart of Vodafone UK 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


Reporting to the Senior EPMO Manager and working closely with Data Analytics Manager, the Tooling & Analytics Specialist (Azure DevOps) will be responsible for:

  • Day-to-day maintenance of the Vodafone UK Azure DevOps (ADO) Portfolio Management data repository;
  • Provide first and second line support to stakeholders from across the business, troubleshooting issues and supporting further development of the tool;
  • Development and maintenance of additional tooling to support reporting requirements (e.g. PowerApps);
  • Data validation, identifying anomalies and data accuracy issues and the development of solutions to improve overall reporting;
  • Pinpointing opportunities for automation and developing tools and processes to support this;
  • Support in the development of new dashboards, reports and reporting mechanisms to report on key performance indicators and provide detailed trend analysis and recommendations to a broad range of stakeholders;
  • Maintain relationships with key data stakeholders across VFUK to ensure data consistency and one version of the truth.

Who you are  

 

  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps, troubleshooting performance issues, writing basic to mid-level queries, and developing Dashboards.
  • Experience with Microsoft PowerAutomate, PowerApps and PowerBI
  • Experience with data manipulation, Formula creation, Charts and graphs, Pivot tables 
  • Excellent technical problem-solving skills, a proactive mind-set with a focus on constant improvement and follow through at all levels
  • Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly, and concisely present complicated computer concepts to end-users with differing skill levels
  • Experience of project and programme management processes and data sets is desirable
  • High level of energy and flexibility to get things done and thrive in a fast-paced, agile, team-oriented 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.


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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.