VodafoneThree - Lead Portfolio Manager, Enterprise Portfolio Execution in Newbury

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Policy: 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.

What You’ll Do: You’ll step into a pivotal enterprise-wide role where you’ll shape how major investments deliver value. As Lead Portfolio Manager – Enterprise Portfolio Execution, you’ll help keep VF3’s £1.4bn enterprise investment portfolio healthy, prioritised and tightly aligned to our strategy, financial commitments and delivery standards. Working at the heart of decision-making, you’ll bring clarity, challenge and confidence to how we invest and deliver at scale.

• Own and steward the consolidated, prioritised in‑flight enterprise investment portfolio across all capital categories
• Shape, embed and continuously improve enterprise governance, reporting and portfolio data to enable confident, high‑quality decision‑making
• Partner closely with Finance, EPM and delivery teams to track performance against financial targets, strategic priorities and compliance requirements
• Monitor portfolio health, interdependencies and risks, stepping in early and confidently escalating to executive level when needed to protect outcomes
• Facilitate executive‑level conversations and decisions on portfolio change, trade‑offs and investment health
• Maintain a strong interlock between enterprise strategy, business planning, risk and delivery
• Apply and champion the Enterprise Delivery Framework across the portfolio
• Lead the shift towards a value‑led, data‑driven investment culture, ensuring decisions are grounded in robust analysis and clear benefits forecasts

Who You Are: Proven experience managing enterprise‑wide investment portfolios within large, complex organisations (e.g. FTSE‑100 or similar scale). Deep expertise in capital investment governance, enterprise risk and delivery. Strong financial acumen, with the ability to balance growth, risk, regulatory obligations and capital constraints. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior (L1/L2) decision‑makers. An adaptable, inclusive leadership style that builds trust and drives results across functions, geographies and cultures. A track record of improving investment outcomes through clear governance, insight and intervention. Passion for data‑led decision‑making and enterprise‑wide cultural alignment around value delivery.

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. We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

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 tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

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. 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 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.