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VodafoneThree - Technology Programme Manager

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Vodafone IT
Posting Country:  United Kingdom
Date Posted:  12 Nov 2026
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 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 IT teams, 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 Programme Manager, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of complex technology programmes that span multiple channels, products, systems, business functions, suppliers and delivery partners. You will own programme outcomes from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery remains aligned to agreed business objectives, strategic priorities, scope, time, cost and quality commitments.

  • Accountable for IT programme delivery outcomes, ensuring milestones, releases/sprints and business objectives are achieved to agreed time, cost and quality parameters. Provides leadership, oversight and intervention where delivery performance deviates from plan.
  • Owns programme scope, objectives, success measures and delivery strategy. Assures and approves programme plans produced by delivery teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment to business priorities, dependencies, release commitments and governance requirements.
  • Provides delivery assurance across projects within the programme, validating that plans are credible, dependencies are actively managed, risks are understood and delivery forecasts remain achievable.
  • Challenges assumptions and drives recovery where required.
  • Builds alignment across business, technology and supplier organisations to ensure successful delivery of programme outcomes. Drives collective accountability for delivery across internal teams, partners and managed service providers.
  • Ensures effective governance, reporting and controls are in place across the programme. Reviews delivery performance, risks, dependencies, financials and key decisions to provide accurate and timely transparency to stakeholders.
  • Acts as the accountable programme representative in governance forums, steering committees and executive reviews. Provides clear and transparent communication, enabling timely decisions, issue resolution and effective escalation management.
  • Builds trusted relationships across business and technology leadership teams, adapting communication and engagement approaches to influence decision making and maintain stakeholder confidence during delivery and change.
  • Manages relationships with suppliers, partners and senior stakeholders, holding delivery partners accountable for performance whilst ensuring programme outcomes remain aligned to commercial and strategic business objectives.

  

Who you are

  • Extensive experience leading complex technology programmes and large-scale cross-functional delivery initiatives, with accountability for delivering agreed business and customer outcomes.
  • Proven ability to lead programme delivery within Agile and Waterfall environments, applying appropriate governance and delivery methodologies such as MSP, SAFe, Prince2 or equivalent to successfully deliver complex programmes.
  • Strong understanding of technology delivery lifecycles, including software development, infrastructure, systems integration, testing, release management and operational readiness.
  • Experience managing delivery through third-party suppliers, system integrators and managed service providers, with a proven ability to drive accountability, performance and successful delivery outcomes.
  • Strong programme planning and assurance capabilities, including the ability to assess delivery plans, manage dependencies, challenge assumptions, identify risks and implement effective recovery actions when required.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and successfully engage senior leaders across business and technology functions.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability to motivate, influence and align multidisciplinary teams within a matrix organisation, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

 

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/reasonable-adjustments/) 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.

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