Partner Governance Manager

Vodafone Three Partner Governance Manager

Location: Reading, Newbury or Stoke (Hybrid/Home-based)

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Three benefits

Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs per week – core 10:00‑16:00

Duration: Permanent

• Lead and manage the partner governance team, setting ambition and providing full oversight of governance activity
• Ensure outsourced services meet contractual obligations and drive improvements to align with Vodafone Three standards
• Implement and manage the partner relationship framework to deliver contractual performance metrics
• Facilitate partner governance forums, including QBRs and MBRs
• Monitor contractual performance and recommend amendments based on results, risks, and operational insight
• Support partner contract changes and RFP strategy
• Coordinate and facilitate independent audits of outsourced partner services
• Jointly manage service and partner risks with the Commercial Business Manager
• Contribute to DRACC processes, ensuring all relevant risks are captured and recorded in the official risk register

• Experience managing outsourced service providers, ensuring delivery aligns with contractual obligations and identifying improvement opportunities
• Ability to monitor and report on partner performance against KPIs and contractual metrics through governance forums and dashboards
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure audit readiness and transparency
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management practices, including risk identification, escalation, and documentation

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