Senior Planning Manager

As a Senior Planning Manager at Virgin Media O2, you’ll be the engine that turns big-picture strategy into real-world delivery. You’ll own and embed the OKR framework, making sure our priorities are crystal clear, measurable, and actionable. Acting as a strategic connector across teams and senior leaders, you’ll bring alignment, drive accountability, and provide the insight needed to make confident decisions. By tracking progress and enabling focus, you’ll ensure our strategic ambitions don’t just stay on paper — they become meaningful, measurable outcomes.

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.

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Proven experience in strategic planning, business performance management, or OKR implementation in a complex organisation.
• Deep understanding of the OKR methodology and its application in agile and high-growth environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders and executive teams.
• Exceptional organisational and project management capabilities, with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in planning and performance management tools (e.g., WorkBoard)
• Experience in a strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or transformation role is desirable
• Understanding of the telecoms market

We'd also love you to bring;

• The ability to translate complex strategic goals into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with both senior leaders and delivery teams.
• Skilled at building positive relationships, facilitating cross-functional alignment, and leading through influence rather than authority.

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

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.

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 a two stage interview process.

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.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.