Senior Programme Manager – IT Integration Delivery

Location: Newbury or London Speechmark + *Hybrid Working 
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 
*Hybrid 
 
*We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues 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. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. 

Who We Are 

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. 

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. 

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.  

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. 

Why VodafoneThree 

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. 

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. 

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. 

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.  

Join our IT teams, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.

What you’ll do 

As a Senior Programme Manager – IT Integration Delivery, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of assigned IT integration programmes and portfolios, ensuring alignment with business priorities, strategic objectives and the wider technology roadmap. Working across a significant delivery scope, you will oversee multiple concurrent workstreams and partner with senior stakeholders to enable successful integration outcomes across VodafoneThree.

This role is suited to an experienced technology delivery professional who is equally comfortable shaping strategic direction and overseeing delivery execution. You will bring together diverse teams, navigate complexity, manage dependencies and support informed decision-making to ensure programmes are delivered effectively and sustainably.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex IT integration programmes and portfolios spanning multiple interconnected workstreams.
• Translate strategic business priorities into integrated technology delivery roadmaps with clear, measurable outcomes.
• Partner with business, technology and third-party teams to deliver programme objectives and realise expected benefits.
• Define programme scope, objectives, benefits and key dependencies in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Manage programme investment, budgets and commercial considerations, balancing priorities to optimise delivery outcomes.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional and matrix teams, creating an inclusive environment that supports high performance and effective delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective governance, providing clear visibility of programme progress, risks, issues and key decisions.
• Identify, assess and manage risks, dependencies and delivery trade-offs to support successful programme outcomes.
• Oversee the transition of solutions into operational teams, ensuring readiness, adoption and long-term value realisation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery practices, standards and organisational capability across integration programmes.

Who you are   

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale, complex technology and/or integration programmes with significant organisational impact.
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent workstreams and programme priorities within fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Strong experience delivering application development, systems integration and infrastructure change initiatives.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, with experience across Agile, Scaled Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches.
• Skilled at building trusted relationships and influencing outcomes across business, technology and third-party partner teams, including senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading and enabling high-performing teams within both direct and matrix-managed environments.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including programme planning, budgeting, governance and investment management.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and delivery execution in complex environments.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?  

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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 care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning & development tools. 
 

Need to know

We 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.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. 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 contact your recruiter directly or email jobs@three.co.uk for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

 #VodafoneThree