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We are seeking a Technical Delivery Portfolio Lead to oversee a portfolio of IT and Digital delivery programmes supporting Vodafone UK's enterprise strategy. This role is responsible for leading a team of project professionals and ensuring the successful, end-to-end delivery of complex, geographically distributed technology initiatives. The position plays a key role in driving business process transformation, embedding best practices, and enabling innovation through data, analytics, and AI-led initiatives while maintaining strong alignment with organisational objectives.
Job Responsibility
Lead and support a team of approximately 10–15 project professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Act as a key service interface for UK IT & Digital portfolios
Coach, mentor and support team capability development
Continuously improve delivery practices and ways of working to enhance efficiency
Plan, allocate and monitor team utilisation, including recruitment and capability development
Define clear objectives, roles and performance expectations aligned with strategic goals
Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple functions and seniority levels
Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, quality and budget
Ensure adherence to governance standards and project management best practices
Manage risks, issues and dependencies with effective mitigation and escalation
Provide accurate operational and performance reporting
Collaborate with external partners and internal matrix teams to deliver outcomes
Leverage AI technologies and data analytics to enhance delivery effectiveness and decision-making
Drive quality, consistency, and process excellence across the portfolio
Requirements
Strong leadership and people development capabilities
Proven experience in project and portfolio delivery within IT or telecommunications environments
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
Skilled in managing complexity, resolving conflicts and influencing outcomes
Experience in managing distributed teams and working within matrix organisations
Knowledge of business transformation, digital delivery, and data-led decision-making
Demonstrated ability in financial planning, budgeting and resource management
Familiarity with partner/vendor management
Well-organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Holds a relevant degree in computer science, engineering, telecommunications or management
Certified in recognised project management frameworks such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or SAFe
Fluent in English
What we offer
Opportunity to lead strategic, high-impact programmes within a global organisation
Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex international delivery environments
A collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and innovation
Ability to shape delivery practices and influence transformation initiatives
Career development through leadership experience and cross-functional engagement