VodafoneThree - Senior Manager - PMO

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & bonuses

Charity leave

Discounts and pension

Learning & development

Parental leave

Job summary

Vodafone in Newbury is seeking a senior PMO leader to own the governance of a broad project portfolio within Networks. You will define and drive the programme management strategy, ensuring delivery aligns with corporate objectives and targets.

You will lead a team of PMO professionals, build robust governance structures, and partner with senior leaders to optimise resources, risk, and performance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading operational PMO management at scale.
• Proven ability to assess PMO capability and drive delivery governance.
• Experience influencing C-suite on programme progress and outcomes.
• Strong change management skills and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to lead and develop PMO staff.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the organisation’s programme and project management strategy.
• Oversee the full portfolio of programmes and projects to align with objectives.
• Provide strategic recommendations on portfolio prioritisation, risks, and resources.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks and stage gates.
• Lead steering committees and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop PMO staff and delivery teams; drive process automation.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Change management

PRINCE2

Strategic planning

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Working Hours

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Work both in the office and at home; no requirement for specific days, but expected to come into the office 2-3 days each week, totaling at least 8 days per month.

What you’ll do

This role is accountable for the ownership of Project and Programme governance in Networks. You will define and lead the organisation’s programme and project management strategy, overseeing the full portfolio of programmes and projects to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and commercial targets.

• Define and lead the organisation’s programme and project management strategy, driving continuous improvements of the programme delivery capabilities, whilst overseeing the full portfolio of programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and commercial targets
• Provide strategic insight and recommendations to executive leadership on portfolio prioritisation, risks, and resource allocation
• Establish and maintain project and programme management frameworks, standards, and methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2)
• Implement governance structures, including stage gates, reporting cadences, and quality assurance practices
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, project sponsors, and delivery teams
• Facilitate steering committees, governance boards, and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead and develop PMO staff, project managers, analysts, and other delivery professionals
• Drive process automation and improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and transparency, ensuring regular evaluation and adoption of best‑in‑class PMO practices

Who you are

• Prior experience leading operational PMO management, with the ability to assess PMO capability, manage delivery governance, and drive continuous improvement at scale
• Experience evaluating business cases, balancing resources, and recommending investment decisions
• Experience influencing C‑suite stakeholders on programme progress, risks, and outcomes
• Good change management skills, with the ability to ensure programme delivery aligns with change impacts, readiness, training, and communications
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with prior experience leading a team

What we offer

• Great pay, bonuses, and up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
• Paid time for charity work
• Personalised benefits such as discounts, vouchers, pension plan
• Learning and development tools
• 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 regulator’s standards
• We accommodate reasonable adjustments or accessibility requests as part of the recruitment journey