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Portfolio Planning Delivery Manager

Vodafone
Newbury
7 months ago
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Location:Newbury or London + *Hybrid
Salary:Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours:Full time hours per week – Mon to Fri


** This is a 12-month secondment opportunity **



*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 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 

We're looking for a Portfolio Planning Delivery Manager, to join our Technology Hub in London or Newbury HQ, bringing with you a broad range of experiences and a passion for lean programme governance and modern engineering technologies & practices. The Digital & IT planning and enablers function is a pivotal team within the D&IT Consumer portfolio, connecting business vision with a comprehensive technology change roadmap with sustainable speed at the core

 

You will manage overall, holistic Digital & IT CAPEX view of risks and opportunities across this portfolio, include process and integration with Consumer, SET and PMO You will provide value and insight led D&IT short to midterm roadmaps, supporting optimal decision via decision point and change request framework, where CAPEX and resource contention exists. You will lead on Continuous Improvement initiatives for Consumer Technology, to implement clear structure, stability and OKRs for the team You will look for optimal and early risk / decision management of a) capex b) plans c) capacity interlock for the year to allow for mitigation or remediation. You will introduce commitment and compliance to all key processes a) Change Requests b) Capacity planning c) Roadmap planning d) Hardlock and key checkpoint achievements.

Who you are 
 

You will have extensive experience in liaising with stakeholders and delivering successful change initiatives. You will demonstrate enthusiastic interest in modern development practice, tooling, technology and techniques. You will have a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle including multiple delivery methodologies (agile and waterfall) with the ability to mentor, motivate and shape high performing teams. You will demonstrate extensive experience of budgeting, financial management and governance. You will have extensive experience of Capacity management practices. You will have demonstrable experience in introduction and management of SAFe Lean portfolio management practices.

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