xMO Manager

Location: Newbury OR London + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection 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. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are:
We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join our Technology team and push the boundaries of tech to make a better world today and create the ground-breaking products and services of tomorrow.

What You'll Do:
- Manage relevant frameworks, controls, and best practices within Digital & IT, ensuring key changes and information are appropriately cascaded through the Value Authorities.
- Lead a high-performing Value & Execution team focused on the successful delivery of projects and programs within the accepted risk profile and to time, cost, and quality standards.
- Accountable for controlling, assuring, and providing critical support services to a vast and diverse portfolio of projects and programs.
- Ensure portfolios are delivered with quality via an appropriate assurance framework of standards and controls, identifying factors that may hinder the delivery of business value.

Who You Are:
- Proficiency in budgeting, resource optimization, risk management, financial reporting and strategic decision support continuous improvement for effective financial management.
- The ability to contextualize information, decisions, or actions within a specific environment. This means considering relevant factors such as culture, history, or industry trends, to make well-informed and appropriate decisions or recommendations.
- Exceptional reporting and analytical skills.
- Successful track record in operational or line management at a senior level.
- Proficient understanding and practical application of SAFe concepts and principles.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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 believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together We Can:
Vodafone UK 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 (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance. #LI-Hybrid