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., We're recruiting for a Data Strategy Programme Manager to join our Finance Data & Analytics team here at Vodafone UK. As a Data Strategy Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the Data Quality & Integrity Program (DQI), which will focus on automated assurance for our EDW data warehouse, source system data integrity and data quality remediation. The role will be accountable for delivering, monitoring, and reporting the programme plan to time, cost & quality. As a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and continuously drive innovation, by way of:

• Programme Leadership: Manage end-to-end programme delivery, including planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple related projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and priorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify program risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure swift resolution to maintain program momentum.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, business analysts, developers, and other key team members to ensure seamless collaboration, resource allocation, and problem-solving across teams.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee program budgets, resource planning, and timelines to ensure programs are delivered efficiently, maximizing both financial and human resources.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analysing programme outcomes, identifying areas for optimization, and implementing best practices.
• Reporting & Documentation: Provide regular status updates, progress reports, and post-program reviews to key stakeholders, ensuring visibility and transparency.
  
  Extensive cross-functional and end-to-end technical project or programme delivery experience.
• Experience with delivery frameworks (e.g. Waterfall/Agile) and methodologies (e.g. Prince2/ SAFe)
• Experience of managing cross-cultural teams with an ability to manage, motivate & develop a direct team in a matrix environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across a spectrum of seniority and business areas.
  
  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 us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

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 #VodafoneUK 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.