Data Domain - Demand & Capacity Lead

Location: Newbury +

• Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri


• Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection 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. 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.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone UK IT, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.

What you'll do
Our Data domain is essential to the success of Vodafone UK as a data driven organsiation. We are recruiting a Demand & Capacity Lead to manage demand, deliver IT Changes & provide support to strategic programmes.


• You will manage the demand into the Data Domain from Vodafone business units and strategic programmes, assessing the impact and agreeing prioritisation of the demand with senior stakeholders.


• You will be successfully coordinating the assessment of multiple Shadow IT platforms which are candidates for adoption by the Data Domain.


• You will be managing a team of technical delivery managers, scrum masters and project managers to deliver the demand in the most effective way. The team consists of 5-6 UK Vodafone FTEs and 20+ Off-shore Vodafone FTEs.


• You will ensure full utilisation of the Data Domain resources and forecast resource requirements based on demand.


• You will manage and report on Data Domain Opex and Capex spend, to ensure that the domain spend matches forecast.


Who you are

• You will preferably be a proven leader who can inspire and motivate a team of project delivery managers, scrum masters and suppliers.


• You will preferably have experience in managing both CAPEX and OPEX budgets.


• You will demonstrate experience in IT technical delivery.


• You will demonstrate the ability to interact with senior stakeholders at various stages of projects.


• You will preferably have experience of working with a blend of on-shore and off-shore teams.


• You will be driven, motivated and who demonstrate remaining calm under pressure.


• You will preferably have experience of transformation of a team to operate in Scaled Agile methodologies.


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.

What we offer
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.

Together we can
Vodafone UK 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/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.


• You will preferably be a proven leader who can inspire and motivate a team of project delivery managers, scrum masters and suppliers.


• You will preferably have experience in managing both CAPEX and OPEX budgets.


• You will demonstrate experience in IT technical delivery.


• You will demonstrate the ability to interact with senior stakeholders at various stages of projects.


• You will preferably have experience of working with a blend of on-shore and off-shore teams.


• You will be driven, motivated and who demonstrate remaining calm under pressure.


• You will preferably have experience of transformation of a team to operate in Scaled Agile methodologies.
  
  At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection 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. 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.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone UK IT, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.

What you'll do
Our Data domain is essential to the success of Vodafone UK as a data driven organsiation. We are recruiting a Demand & Capacity Lead to manage demand, deliver IT Changes & provide support to strategic programmes.


• You will manage the demand into the Data Domain from Vodafone business units and strategic programmes, assessing the impact and agreeing prioritisation of the demand with senior stakeholders.


• You will be successfully coordinating the assessment of multiple Shadow IT platforms which are candidates for adoption by the Data Domain.


• You will be managing a team of technical delivery managers, scrum masters and project managers to deliver the demand in the most effective way. The team consists of 5-6 UK Vodafone FTEs and 20+ Off-shore Vodafone FTEs.


• You will ensure full utilisation of the Data Domain resources and forecast resource requirements based on demand.


• You will manage and report on Data Domain Opex and Capex spend, to ensure that the domain spend matches forecast.
  
  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.


Together we can
Vodafone UK 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/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.