Senior Project Manager

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Newbury seeks a project manager to drive network development initiatives. You will manage complex programmes, ensuring projects align with stakeholder expectations and deliver clear benefits. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of network principles and project governance. This role offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, including bonuses and generous time off.

Benefits

Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays

Paid time for charity work

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of network principles.
• Proven expertise in project governance and control mechanisms.
• Ability to define project scope and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programmes and projects under Network Development and Infrastructure.
• Manage handover of deliverables to operations.
• Clarify skill requirements of a project and build a capable team.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Network principles

Job description

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Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday bakt to Friday

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what Dolphin expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

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 are, 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 welcome, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, our customers, and 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 are building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress that is done, but we are just getting started.

Join our UK Networks team, where we continually build and enhance the network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen - simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before with giga-fast speed for our customers.

What you’ll do

Within the PMO team you will deliver one of the many programmes and projects under Network Development and Infrastructure. Our portfolio ranges from delivering new technologies, capabilities, coverage to retiring legacy products, network, platforms, and sites to delivering next‑generation connectivity, infrastructure, energy initiatives and state‑of‑the‑art products.

Programmes and projects are complex with variable risk and require diligent stakeholder management to support our roll‑out of the nation's network. You will work with internal networks colleagues, wider teams within VodafoneThree and key suppliers to achieve agreed output. All projects are delivered within the agreed governance framework in accordance with time, cost and quality objectives and realise expected benefits.

• Ensure the project is established, executed and closed following standard company governance.
• Responsible for documentation of outputs, analysis and tools used in project activity.
• Manage handover of deliverables to operations ensuring skills and knowledge transfer. Dropsone°des drop. At all times ensuring there is an effective Risk Mitigation and Issue management process in place
• Clarify the skill requirements of a project and build a team capable of managing that project.
• Define clear Roles & Responsibilities and reporting relationships for stakeholders on the project and provide performance feedback.
• Manage delivery scope and resolve deviation.
• In accordance with Portfolio governance and assurance provide accurate and timely communication and reporting to the relevant stakeholders, escalating where required.

Who You Are

The role requires a strong understanding of network principles combined with proven expertise in project governance and control mechanisms to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. You will be responsible for defining project scope, business objectives, requirements, and deliverables ensuring stakeholder expectations are met. Effective management of the project's critical path, key milestones is essential, alongside implementing robust controls to meet contractual and regulatory obligations.

You will also create and maintain detailed documentation such as the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary, negotiate with stakeholders, and facilitate completion review meetings to ensure programme governance is upheld. Tracking benefits and ensuring projects deliver measurable value is a key part of the role.

• Apply strong project governance and control mechanisms to ensure successful delivery.
• Define scope, objectives, requirements and deliverables in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Manage project timelines, critical paths and key milestones effectively.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including WBS dictionary.
• Facilitate stakeholder negotiations and completion review meetings to ensure governance and benefit realization.

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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 personalisebervino 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

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