VodafoneThree - Strategic Portfolio & Value Realisation Lead

This job is with VodafoneThree, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

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

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.

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.

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.

Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations - from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations - unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).

You'll play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the UK's largest mobile network, helping bring together two organisations to create something truly impactful. In this role, you'll guide how we prioritise investments and realise value - ensuring every decision supports long-term success, strengthens customer experience, and builds a sustainable future.

Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you'll create clarity in complexity, encourage thoughtful decision-making, and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and shared success.

• You'll guide the strategic direction of the business portfolio, ensuring investment decisions are aligned to priorities, meaningful outcomes, and long-term value.
• You'll nurture strong portfolio governance, offering clear, accessible visibility of priorities, risks, dependencies, and opportunities to support confident, well-informed decisions.
• You'll lead the benefits realisation approach across the capex plan, creating structure and accountability while ensuring investments deliver their intended impact.
• You'll collaborate closely with teams across Strategy, Capital Planning, and Business Architecture to strengthen ways of working and embed consistent, high-quality governance.
• You'll build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, thoughtfully guiding discussions, supporting trade-offs, and encouraging alignment across the organisation.

You bring a thoughtful, strategic mindset, with the ability to simplify complexity and connect decisions to meaningful business outcomes. You communicate with clarity and empathy, confidently engaging and influencing senior stakeholders while fostering alignment and trust. You have experience leading complex portfolios, with a structured and considered approach to prioritisation, sequencing, and managing dependencies. You understand investment governance and commercial drivers, with the confidence to challenge constructively and support balanced, high-quality decisions. You're adaptable and resilient, able to navigate change with a calm, focused, and solutions-oriented mindset. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams, building strong relationships and creating an environment of shared accountability and continuous improvement. You lead inclusively, supporting others to succeed, setting clear expectations, and contributing to a positive, high-performing culture.

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 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.

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, 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. 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.