Project & Programme Line Manager Newbury
Job description
Location: UK + (Hybrid*) Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits 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 Vodafone Business Technology Solutions team, where we support businesses of all sizes with world-class technology solutions. We design and develop our Fixed Line solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, and implement it all directly with our customers. What you'll do The purpose of this role is to provide line management and leadership of Project, Programme & PMO resources in Professional Services. You will passionately drive and maintain a positive, valued, high performing culture within the team and the Project community at large. Empowering team members to take full ownership of their respective roles and the activities which they are responsible for, whilst being accountable for the team members performance and the outcomes that they provide to our customers and stakeholders alike. You will also lead key initiatives of continuous improvement for Professional Services and will be an advocate of change so that Professional Services develop its value-add propositions, improve services and maintain its competitive, revenue driven position. Line management & career development of between 15-25 Project colleagues. Cascade development, performance and strategic goals to individuals and measure & record progress to achieve those goals throughout the year. Ensure Project Resources maintain and adhere to the Project Practice robust governance processes. Ensure the team and individuals meet or exceed Professional Services key KPI metrics. To facilitate and lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide valued input into the strategy and vision of Professional Services. Who you are Relevant previous experience in people Development/Performance management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies is expected. All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and must be capable of achieving SC-level UK security clearance. 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, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break. 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. Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. 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