Digital OKR & Planning Manager

Play a key role in the Digital Commercial Team - Delivering return on investment & Innovation at Speed.

We are looking for a Digital Execution/strategy Manager with a clear and methodical approach to project delivery and goals and milestones tracking. This role presents a unique opportunity to join the VMO2 digital team and play a pivotal role in supporting the execution of our strategic direction.

Collaborating closely with the Senior Digital Strategy lead, you will be involved in running the Digital long-term strategy roadmap and ensuring accurate tracking and delivery of objectives and key results across all Digital Vertical teams. Attention to detail is crucial as you will need to break down complex projects into manageable pieces, ensuring timely delivery., In this role, you will have the opportunity to utilise your expertise and experience to build impactful changes within the organisation. Additionally, you will play a meaningful role in aligning our digital strategy with broader business objectives, facilitating sustainable growth and success for VMO2.

+ Experience working to break down larger projects into specific, measurable key results and experience with OKRs (Object and Key Results) or another similar framework
+ Skills in identifying cross-functional alignment and ensuring all teams are working toward the same overarching goals
+ Proficiency with data analysis tools and OKR reporting software tools(e.g. Excel, Tableau, Workboard or something similar) so metrics can be tracked regularly
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate objectives and key results clearly across all levels of the organisation.
+ Being data-driven is crucial for measuring progress, identifying trends and making adjustments as needed.
The other stuff we are looking for
We'd also love you to bring;
+ Change management experience e.g. skills in creating training workshops to education and onboard teams to the OKR framework
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+ Project management and Agile Methodology (e.g. Jira, Monday.com) and experience with sprints and iterations to complement OKR cycles
+ Familiar with digital specific OKRs relating to innovation and growth. Familiarity with KPIs and metrics that are particularly relevant to tech and digital environments.
+ Strong stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration with a can-do and pragmatic mentality.

The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.
The must haves

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way.
Next steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include communication from the recruiter - Samantha Lee - Bates.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you're offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.