VodafoneThree - IT SOX and Compliance Manager

Vodafone Limited; Newbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Limited in Newbury is seeking an IT SOX and Compliance Manager to strengthen the IT controls environment and lead a small team.

You will partner with technology, engineering and audit stakeholders to ensure critical systems stay compliant, secure, and audit-ready while driving continuous improvements across IT processes.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, or assessing SOX control frameworks within IT environments.
• A background in Internal Audit, External Audit, IT Risk, Advisory, or SOX compliance.
• Strong understanding of IT risks, processes, and controls across areas such as Change Management, User Access Management, and IT Operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate at all levels of an organisation.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or equivalent IT audit qualifications would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion a culture of strong IT governance, risk awareness, and effective internal controls across technology and engineering teams.
• Drive the implementation and ongoing management of Global IT Controls (GITC) within systems that fall under SOX compliance requirements.
• Oversee control testing, quality assurance reviews, and remediation activities to ensure controls remain effective and compliant.
• Investigate control weaknesses, identify root causes, and implement practical remediation plans that reduce risk and strengthen operational resilience.
• Create and deliver training, guidance, and support materials that enable managers and control owners to confidently manage their responsibilities.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert during IT and business transformation initiatives, helping design effective future-state processes and ensuring changes are implemented in a controlled manner.
• Partner with control and system owners to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused approaches to resolving process and control challenges.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

IT governance

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CISA certification

CIA certification

Job description

VodafoneThree - IT SOX and Compliance Manager

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• Newbury, Berkshire
• Permanent
• Full-time

8 hours ago

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

You'll play a key role in strengthening and embedding a robust IT controls environment across the business, leading a team of three specialists while partnering with stakeholders across technology, engineering, and audit functions. In this highly visible role, you'll help ensure critical systems remain compliant, secure, and audit-ready, while influencing major technology transformations and driving continuous improvement across IT processes and controls.

Lead and champion a culture of strong IT governance, risk awareness, and effective internal controls across technology and engineering teams. Drive the implementation and ongoing management of Global IT Controls (GITC) within systems that fall under SOX compliance requirements. Oversee control testing, quality assurance reviews, and remediation activities to ensure controls remain effective and compliant.

Investigate control weaknesses, identify root causes, and implement practical remediation plans that reduce risk and strengthen operational resilience.

Create and deliver training, guidance, and support materials that enable managers and control owners to confidently manage their responsibilities. Act as a trusted subject matter expert during IT and business transformation initiatives, helping design effective future-state processes and ensuring changes are implemented in a controlled manner.

Partner with control and system owners to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused approaches to resolving process and control challenges. Lead, coach, and develop a small team while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Experience designing, implementing, or assessing SOX control frameworks within IT environments. A background in Internal Audit, External Audit, IT Risk, Advisory, or SOX compliance. Strong understanding of IT risks, processes, and controls across areas such as Change Management, User Access Management, and IT Operations.

Knowledge of IT systems, governance frameworks, policies, and control environments, ideally within technology or telecommunications organisations. A proven track record of implementing process improvements and driving sustainable change.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment. A detail-oriented, self-motivated approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate at all levels of an organisation. The ability to translate complex control requirements into practical, business-friendly solutions. Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or equivalent IT audit qualifications would be an advantage.

A collaborative and inclusive mindset, with a passion for building strong relationships and helping others succeed.