VodafoneThree - Value Realisation & Portfolio Manager

Aggregate function: Vodafone Business Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit Posting Country: United Kingdom Date Posted: 26 Aug 2026 Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. Location: Location Independent Worker Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday Location Independent Worker As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of our offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. 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 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 Vodafone Business Technology Solutions team, where we support businesses of all sizes with world-class technology solutions. We design and develop our Fixed Line solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, and implement it all directly with our customers. What you’ll do The Value Realisation and Portfolio Manager sits within Technology Excellence and is responsible for providing control, governance, and transparency across the VBTS change and improvement portfolio. The role ensures that delivery is prioritised effectively, sequenced correctly, and delivers measurable business value. Acting as the control tower for transformation activity, the role enables data-driven decision-making by providing clear visibility of progress, risks, dependencies, and value realisation across all initiatives. Own and evolve the VBTS portfolio governance, prioritisation framework, financial performance and benefit management Manage sequencing and phasing of initiatives to optimise delivery and capacity Provide clear, consistent portfolio-level reporting for senior stakeholders including finances, benefit realisation and KPI performance. Track benefits realisation and ensure value transparency across all initiatives Provide visibility of delivery risks, dependencies, progress, and constraints Enable data-driven decision-making through accurate and timely insight Establish and embed consistent governance, standards, and ways of working across programmes Challenge and support programme owners to ensure alignment to priorities and value outcomes Maintain an integrated view of all change activity across VBTS to avoid duplication and conflict Support leadership forums with clear insight to enable prioritisation and trade-off decisions Who you are Proven experience in portfolio management, PMO, or transformation governance roles Strong understanding of governance frameworks, reporting, and delivery management disciplines Experience managing complex portfolios with multiple interdependent initiatives Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and support decision-making Experience tracking benefits realisation and ensuring value-driven delivery and financial knowledge Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrix organisation Knowledge of programme and project management methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2) desirable 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 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 ( https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/ ) 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 #LI-Remote Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.