VodafoneThree - Network Business Engagement & Demand Manager
Full‑time • V3 Requisition Grade: 12 • Location: Newbury Hybrid • Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri • Grade: 12 • Hiring Manager: Andrew Read
What you’ll do
* Represent the entire Networks function in engagements with all business teams (CBU, VBU, WBU, Legal, Regulatory) VF Group (VSA) and IT teams.
* Provide consultancy and support for network‑related initiatives, helping the business shape demand in a clearly scoped and aligned form; identify and resolve conflicts.
* Brief the Network leadership team on all key bids (EDRA/Lighthouse) and key project demand; manage and resolve escalations related to interlock and demand.
* Organise and lead regular interlocks with business units to share updates on the network roadmap, evolution plans, and investment priorities.
* Disseminate network capability roadmaps to external teams while ensuring confidentiality boundaries are respected.
* Track and maintain business unit roadmaps that generate significant network demand, ensuring visibility and alignment with network planning.
* Ensure all business initiatives and demands follow the formal network demand intake and assessment process.
* Attend and report on relevant business meetings, identifying network implications and debriefing senior network leadership through established governance forums.
* Maintain a high‑level view of major network and IT initiatives over an 18‑month horizon, supporting strategic planning and resource alignment.
* Lead and coordinate impact assessments, drawing on specialist input from NS&T and other network domains.
* Technically own the live Network Demand process, ensuring all demand is tracked and managed through appropriate tooling until completion and transfer.
* Validate incoming demand for priority, budget alignment, business outcomes, and architectural feasibility in collaboration with strategy teams.
Who you are
* Proven track record in telecoms business engagement, network strategy or transformation roles.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across commercial, legal, regulatory, and technical domains.
* Deep understanding of network capability planning and demand forecasting processes.
* Excellent track record in managing cross‑functional forums and translating business needs into technical requirements.
* Familiarity with governance frameworks and demand intake processes.
Inclusion
We encourage applicants who may not meet all criteria to apply, as the recruitment team can assess fit across current or other roles.
What we offer
You will receive competitive pay, bonuses, up to 28 days of leave plus bank holidays, and paid time for charitable activities. Benefits include pension participation, discount vouchers, and access to learning tools. Parental leave policies are top‑notch.
Posting End Date
5th June 2026
Need to know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to satisfy regulatory standards.
We provide reasonable adjustments for interview participation, including extended time, breaks in online assessments, sign language interpretation, or assistive technology. Contact the recruiter or email jobs@three.co.uk for guidance.
We use AI within the business to enhance efficiency and innovation. Candidates may use AI tools to prepare; however, we value authenticity and will assess your unique experiences during the interview.
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