Project Specialist

Location: Newbury + *Hybrid

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Salary: Excellent base salary + Benefits

• Hybrid
  
  
  

At Vodafone UK 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, on average 8 days a month. 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.

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.

Sitting in Vodafone UK Professional Services, the Project Specialist role is predominantly customer facing and is involved with delivering projects for our external customers, these projects will vary in complexity and value and can be independent or part of a larger project or program and they will include a range of technologies & products produced by Vodafone and our 3rd parties whilst adhering to the established organisational framework

What You'll Do:

• Validation and Control of Scope
  
  
  

Formally define the project or work package scope and manage any changes in accordance with the Change Control process. Understand project budgets & finance structures.

• Planning and Control
  
  
  

Develop project & resource plans securing stakeholder approval. Drive project delivery according to the plan and proactively address any potential deviations.

• Risk and Issue Management
  
  
  

Establish & maintain a Risk and Issue register, identifying new risks and developing response and mitigation strategies throughout the Project lifecycle.

• Project Governance & Methodology
  
  
  

Adhere to the Vodafone Project Delivery Framework and implement an appropriate governance structure with the customer.

• Financial Management
  
  
  

Track project finances, using change control to manage cost variations from original baseline, Ensure Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) codes align with the project structure and are communicated to relevant stakeholders. Manage project billing milestones using the designated reporting tool and maintain a thorough understanding of change control processes, including cost ownership, milestone status, project margin, total contract value (TCV) and resource alignment.

Who You Are

• PRINCE2 Foundation is essential, working towards Practitioner level
• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering multiple, large-scale/high-value/high-risk projects or programmes
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong stakeholder management, ideally within a delivery focused/customer-facing role
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Agile experience is desirable
• Please note that the ability to achieve and maintain Security Clearance is essential for this role
  
  
  

Not a perfect fit?

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.

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.

What's In It For You

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.