Company Description
Business & Technology Transformation Senior Manager
Location: Newbury + *Hybrid Working
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
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. You should work with your line manager to understand what their 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 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.
Job Description
Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations – from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations – unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).
What you’ll do
As a senior transformation leader, you’ll set the direction for how Business and Technology come together to deliver at pace and at scale. You’ll lead the evolution of our operating model - using data, insight and experience to fundamentally reshape how we prioritise, design and deliver technology‑enabled change across the organisation.
With experience, insights and critical collaboration skills, you’ll help define and then embed a future‑fit delivery ecosystem that drives clarity, consistency and measurable value. You’ll play a vital role in shaping and executing the Business roadmap of technology-based initiatives, ensuring we deliver the right outcomes for our customers, at the right time, with the right level of investment.
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Define and lead the strategic transformation of the Business and Technology engagement-to-execution model, creating a step‑change in how we plan, prioritise and deliver together
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Use data and insight to challenge the status quo, identifying opportunities to improve prioritisation, decision‑making, governance, speed and quality across the delivery lifecycle
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Design and embed a scalable, enterprise‑wide delivery framework that enables consistent, repeatable and value‑driven execution across the Business and Technology Demand Roadmap
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Own the translation of strategic demand into clear, prioritised and outcome‑based delivery portfolios, ensuring strong alignment to business goals and customer value
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Provide senior leadership across complex, multi‑domain delivery landscapes, orchestrating dependencies and driving alignment across Technology, Product, Network, Operations, Commercial and Enablement
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Build and mobilise the right resources to enact the plan, setting clear direction and empowering teams to deliver, while removing systemic barriers and driving accountability at all levels
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Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, influencing direction, investment decisions and long‑term transformation priorities
Qualifications
Who you are
You’re a strategic and inclusive leader who thrives in complexity and brings others with you. You combine big‑picture thinking with executional strength, and you’re energised by creating environments where people and teams can do their best work.
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Significant experience leading enterprise‑scale Business and Technology transformation, including defining and embedding innovative operating models and delivery frameworks
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Exceptional and proven ability to deploy and embed cross-functional behaviour change at all levels, leading and influencing across organisational boundaries.
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Proven ability to lead through influence at executive level, shaping strategy and aligning senior stakeholders
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Deep expertise across business analysis, design and delivery, with a track record of successfully leading large, complex transformation portfolios
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Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance customer value, cost, risk and speed to drive better outcomes
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Experience owning and optimising significant Opex and Capex investments, with accountability for delivering measurable value
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Formal project management accreditation is valued, alongside a pragmatic, outcome‑focused approach to delivery
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 & development tools.
Additional Information
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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.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. 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 contact your recruiter directly or email [email protected] 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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