Be part of the Business Technology Solutions for Vodafone UK, the team that design and develop our converged communications solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, whilst implement the solutions directly with our customers. We help thousands of businesses across the country with our connectivity solutions. 

What will you be doing? 

As a Senior Portfolio Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of multiple client facing delivery projects. Typically leading a number of projects which could include matrix management of up to 150 internal colleagues up to and including Programme Manager level, the Senior Portfolio Manager is accountable for the successful delivery against the agreed scope, timeline, budget and forecast revenue targets.

This is a true leadership role responsible for driving and engaging with all necessary senior stakeholders and governance forums to ensure the successful delivery of all projects included within the portfolio. This role will also involve the creation and delivery of strategic objectives to optimise the performance of the delivery function within Vodafone.
There is an element of ensuring a consistent delivery approach is adopted and the necessary controls implemented within the Projects and Programmes Management practice. This is underpinned by the methodologies and governance regimes prescribed.

The primary focus of this role is on delivery - to deliver all projects in line with business case expectations (time, cost and quality).
 

Who are we looking for?  

An individual with demonstrable experience of successfully managing portfolios of multiple projects with a combined revenue value typically in excess of £50m
Typically reporting at director level, experience of managing senior stakeholder governance forums and reporting against strategic objectives 
A highly structured approach to delivery through extensive knowledge and use of recognised methodologies such as MSP and PRINCE 2 within a technology environment
Exceptional understanding of dependency and risk management
Experience of leading and managing multiple disparate delivery teams totalling 75+ matrix FTE’s plus contractors
Excellent knowledge of resource forecasting
Extensive experience running a project profit and loss account and delivering against challenging financial targets in a highly competitive customer facing market
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Highly advanced leadership, stakeholder management & negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build relationships and influence at all level
Experience in programme and project budget management

What’s in it for you?

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive and flexible benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family. From our market-leading parental leave policies through to employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes we are committed to supporting you throughout your career with Vodafone.

Together we can

*Blended
Vodafone UK’s blended working approach means you’ll come to your contracted hub location office as and when needed to get things done for your role and for tasks that require it, otherwise you will be able to work from home. Our ‘Office in a Box’ home-working kit will be available for all who need it during your onboarding journey 
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.