Portfolio, Governance & Delivery Manager

## Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture ## About this Role We are seeking a highly experienced programme delivery professional to lead complex, multi-workstream transformation initiatives within Business Excellence at VOIS. This role focuses on driving strategic alignment, ensuring integrated delivery, and achieving measurable business value across large-scale programmes. The individual will play a key role in enabling governance discipline, financial oversight, and executive-level decision-making while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders. ## What you’ll do * Define programme outcomes, scope, roadmap, and success measures aligned with strategic priorities and business value * Establish and manage structured programme governance, decision forums, reporting standards, and risk frameworks * Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment of dependencies, milestones, and critical paths * Manage programme financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control * Drive benefits realisation through structured tracking, reporting, and accountability mechanisms * Engage with senior stakeholders to align priorities, enable decisions, and resolve challenges * Identify and mitigate risks proactively while maintaining delivery assurance * Support and develop delivery teams by encouraging best practices, collaboration, and continuous improvement ## Who you are An experienced programme leader with a strong track record in managing large-scale, multi-stream initiatives Skilled in governance, risk management, and structured delivery approaches Experienced in financial stewardship, budgeting, and value trackingComfortable working in complex, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build alignment at senior levels Confident in navigating ambiguity and driving decisions in fast-paced environments Experienced in transformation initiatives, operational improvement, or technology-enabled change Familiar with delivery frameworks such as Agile, hybrid models, or scaled methodologies ## Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. ## What's in it for you Opportunity to lead impactful, enterprise-scale transformation programmesExposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making environmentsA collaborative and high-performing team focused on innovation and excellenceOpportunities for career progression into portfolio or transformation leadership rolesA workplace culture centred on inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement ## What skills you will learn * Advanced programme governance and enterprise delivery frameworks * Strategic stakeholder engagement and executive communication * Financial management and value realisation at scale * Transformation leadership and change management practices * Use of digital tools and data-driven insights to enhance programme outcomes ## VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. ## Join Us At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. 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