VodafoneThree - Senior Manager, Enterprise Platforms
Location: Newbury + 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.
What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll step into a senior leadership position where you’ll shape the future of Vodafone UK’s Enterprise Platforms. You’ll drive high‑quality technical delivery, nurture a thriving engineering culture, and ensure our platforms empower customers to connect with Vodafone in meaningful, seamless ways. You’ll be the technology leader who brings clarity, direction, and inspiration to teams and stakeholders across the business.
You will:
- Lead the end‑to‑end ownership of Enterprise Platforms—including the Vodafone Business Portal, legacy applications (VCO, iServe, Partner Portal) and internal platforms—ensuring they deliver against business objectives and strategic outcomes.
- Set clear goals, define timelines, allocate resources, and ensure delivery is always on time, on budget, and to exceptional quality standards.
- Shape the technical design and direction of our digital buy journeys, empowering engineers to create solutions aligned with strategic HLD/LLD expectations.
- Bridge the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders—promoting open communication, aligned expectations, and innovative problem‑solving that responds to evolving customer needs.
- Mentor and grow engineering leaders, championing a collaborative, people‑first culture rooted in coaching, continuous feedback, and career development.
- Ensure best‑in‑class customer experiences by driving performance excellence, platform reliability, and high customer satisfaction.
Who you are
You’ll thrive in this role if you are someone who:
- Brings deep end‑to‑end engineering expertise across technologies such as React, Java, NodeJS, Microservices and RESTful APIs in cloud environments.
- Has a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle and knows how to build, inspire and uplift high‑performing engineering teams.
- Has hands‑on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban) and understands modern DevSecOps & Business Agility practices.
- Communicates with clarity, intention and adaptability—choosing the right style, medium, and approach depending on the audience.
- Is confident collaborating across multiple locations, building strong working relationships, and aligning diverse teams toward shared goals.
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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