Project Manager (Part-time) Manchester, England
Job description
Project Manager (Part-Time)
Location: Manchester/ Glasgow + (*Hybrid)
Working hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
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.
Be part of the Business Technology Solutions for Vodafone UK, the team that design and develop our converged communications solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, whilst implement the solutions directly with our customers. We help thousands of businesses across the country with our connectivity solutions.
What you’ll do
Sitting in Vodafone UK Professional Services, this Project Manager role is predominantly customer facing and delivering projects for our external customers, these projects will vary in complexity and value, they will include a range of technologies & products produced by Vodafone and our 3rd parties.
This role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of large and/or complex projects and/or sub-projects within a programme, ensuring consistency with best practices, defined processes and methodologies and aligned to Vodafone & Professional Services strategy and goals.
Who you are
An individual with a demonstrable track-record working as a Project Manager within the Telecoms sector, successfully delivering multiple, large-scale, high value, high-risk projects or programmes.
Structured thinking, analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills- Demonstrable experience of working in a variety of customer facing projects
- Experience of interpreting business plans and business drivers and translating those into project based delivery models
- Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Relevant experience of managing Vendor/Commercial relationships, 3rd party partners
- Robust project governance experience
- Professional qualification in Project Management, such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMI or MSP and ideally Agile methods
- Eligible for SC clearance
- Applicants will be required to travel to the customers site on a regular basis
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.
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.
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