VodafoneThree - Project Implementation Specialist

Vodafone Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Farnborough is seeking a skilled project manager to join its Vodafone Business Security Enhanced team. This role involves managing customer projects to enhance cyber security for critical national infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and experience in a customer-facing service role, along with knowledge in telecommunications. The position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Bonuses

Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays

Paid time for charity work

Career development tools

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Articulates information clearly and concisely to various audiences.
• Successfully handles project dependencies and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver customer projects on time and within budget.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate resources and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Planning and Tracking

Customer-facing Service Experience

Telecommunications Knowledge

Job description

Location

Farnborough (onsite)

Salary

Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours

Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.

What you’ll do

Working within Vodafone Business Security Enhanced, you will work in the Portfolio Delivery Team on BAU tasks across the Secure and Enhanced portfolio, delivering customer projects to time, cost, and quality criteria to deliver the expected benefits.

Responsibilities to include the management and delivery of work packages, including procurement activities, tracking, managing risk, issues and change. This will require working closely with operational areas within Vodafone and 3rd party suppliers and customers, using negotiation, coordination, facilitation, and communication skills. Must have or be able to attain DV vetting security clearance

• Delivers project work packages and manages any variations in accordance with Change Control process. Tracks and reports against project budget.
• Planning and Control – Coordinates and track project resources, gaining stakeholder buy in. Drives delivery against the plan and takes proactive actions to prevent any deviation.
• Risk and Issue Management – Identifies new risks and response strategies. Implements mitigation where issues occur.
• Leadership, Communication & Stakeholder Management - Creates and sustains collaborative working relationships across customer and internal teams. Communicates concisely using appropriate methods.

Who you are

• Leadership and Team working - Provides leadership and direction for cross functional teams.
• Effective Communication and Reporting – Communications are accurate, concise and tailored to their audience.
• Planning and Tracking – Planning is done collaboratively with teams and projects are driven by the plan. Dependencies are closely managed and plans are kept up to date and visible
• Experience of working in a challenging customer facing service role and experience of working in the projects environment
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry and Vodafone products and service propositions is desirable.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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 care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to know

We 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 careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/ for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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