This job is with Vodafone UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Location: Newbury or London Hybrid Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri 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 Senior Manager, Technology Strategy Delivery to join our Technology Hub in London or Newbury HQ, bringing with you a broad range of experiences and a passion for forging new directions for our technology teams and implementing critical strategic change. You will develop and articulate a clear and compelling technology strategy aligned with Vodafone's business goals. You will lead the Technology Strategy and Delivery team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You will monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for Vodafone's growth and differentiation. You will oversee the development of comprehensive technology strategy execution roadmaps and ensure their successful implementation. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure technology initiatives are effectively integrated and aligned with overall business strategies. You will manage and prioritize a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery. You will act as a key point of contact for technology strategy with senior leadership, providing regular updates and insights. You will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technology strategists and project managers. Who you are You will be a leader with ideology and a track record of making cultural change in complex organisations You will demonstrate a proven track record leading large technical delivery teams with an in-depth understanding of the technologies, processes and techniques required for delivering high quality solutions within a fast-moving organisation. You will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle including multiple delivery methodologies with the ability to mentor, motivate and shape high performing teams. You will extensive experience in liaising with senior-level stakeholders and delivering successful change initiatives. You will be a proven experience of leadership and delivery in Technology, ideally with mobile & web platform experience You will ideally experience delivering in both Waterfall and Scaled Agile environments. You will have experience of, and understanding of emerging technology and technology trends & being enthusiastic about modern development practice, tooling, technology and techniques. You will have the ability to recruit, grow, retain, and lead a team of people helping them to realise their potential and creating the right environment for them to thrive. 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. vodafoneuk