Senior Transformation Lead

Vodafone Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international telecommunications company based in Newbury is looking for a Senior Transformation Lead to spearhead the modernization of its Cyber Security Operations. This pivotal role demands proven experience in delivering complex technology transformations and strong knowledge of SOC engineering. The successful candidate will drive innovation through advanced automation and cutting-edge SOC solutions, ensuring enhanced security for Vodafone's customers worldwide. The company offers generous benefits and emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Discretionary yearly bonus: 20%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Wellbeing: Quarterly Spirit Days

Maternity leave: 52 weeks with full pay

Private pension with matching contributions

Access to private medical and dental care

Additional discounts on retail and services

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Security Operations tooling.
• Hands-on experience in modernisation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a transformation program to modernize security tooling.
• Drive innovation through integrated technology platforms.
• Work closely with diverse teams across Cyber and Business functions.

Skills

Proven experience delivering complex technology transformations

Strong knowledge of SOC tooling engineering and operations

Exceptional stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead and motivate virtual teams

Excellent communication skills

A technical or business degree

A track record of driving results

Education

Technical or business degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Join Vodafone as a Senior Transformation Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global Cyber Security Operations. You’ll lead a major transformation program to modernize our security tooling and deliver next‑generation capabilities for our Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC). This is your opportunity to drive innovation through integrated technology platforms, advanced automation, and cutting‑edge SOC solutions that protect Vodafone’s assets and customers worldwide.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of one of Vodafone’s most critical cyber security initiatives—modernizing SIEM technology, embedding new risk management frameworks, and deploying enhanced automation through SOAR. You’ll work closely with diverse teams across Cyber and Business functions, ensuring alignment and momentum to achieve ambitious goals. Your leadership will inspire collaboration across geographies, guiding technical and business change plans, managing budgets, and delivering outcomes that support Vodafone’s growth strategy.

Who you are

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• Proven experience delivering complex technology transformations, ideally in Cyber Security Operations tooling.
• Strong knowledge of SOC tooling engineering and operations, with hands‑on experience in modernisation programs.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to build trust and navigate across functions and levels with confidence.
• Ability to lead and motivate virtual and matrixed teams across global entities, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• A technical or business degree (or equivalent) and fluency in English.
• A track record of driving results in dynamic environments with a focus on delivery and innovation.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

• Discretionary yearly bonus: 20%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Enjoy working up to 20 days a year from abroad
• Charity days
• Wellbeing: Quarterly Spirit Days to focus on wellbeing and personal development
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We’re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.