Senior Project Manager - VOIS

## Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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## About this Role

We are seeking a highly experienced delivery professional to take full accountability for leading medium to large, complex cross-functional business and technology initiatives. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of delivery—from initiation through execution to value realisation—ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and measurable business outcomes. The individual will play a critical role in maintaining governance standards, driving stakeholder alignment, and ensuring financial and operational success across programmes.

## What you’ll do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations
• Define and manage project plans, including scope, schedules, resources, financials, and governance frameworks
• Own financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and benefits tracking to deliver committed value
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies proactively to maintain delivery continuity
• Monitor delivery performance against milestones and success measures; implement corrective actions as required
• Establish governance structures and ensure transparent reporting, maintaining compliance with financial and regulatory standards
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to support decision-making, resolve challenges, and maintain delivery progress
• Lead cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring effective transition into business-as-usual operations with defined success measures

## Who you are

• Extensive experience in end-to-end project or programme delivery within complex environments
• Strong capability in governance, risk management, and maintaining robust delivery controls
• Skilled in change management and driving adoption across diverse stakeholder groups
• Knowledgeable in value realisation, benefits tracking, and performance reporting
• Experienced in Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery approaches
• Proficient in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio alignment
• Familiar with contract, commercial, and financial control practices
• Understanding of service transition, operational readiness, and delivery metrics
• Awareness of AI/GenAI applications within project delivery contexts
• Demonstrates leadership, stakeholder influence, and effective communication at senior levels
• Strong decision-making ability, accountability, and conflict resolution capabilities
• Experience within telecommunications, digital transformation, or large-scale technology delivery environments
• Holds or is working towards relevant certifications such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or Agile frameworks
• Familiarity with delivery tools such as MS Project, Jira, Planview, Clarity, or ServiceNow
• Experience with financial tracking and reporting tools such as SAP, Excel, or Power BI

Not a Perfect Fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

## Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

## What's in it for you

• Opportunity to lead high-impact, complex transformation initiatives across global markets
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making environments
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture with strong emphasis on ethical practices
• Professional growth towards enterprise portfolio leadership and strategic programme governance
• Access to advanced tools, methodologies, and global best practices in delivery excellence

## What skills you will learn

• Advanced programme and portfolio governance techniques
• Strategic financial management and benefits realisation methodologies
• Stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication
• Application of Agile, hybrid delivery, and AI-enabled project management practices
• Cross-functional leadership within multinational and multi-partner environments

## VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status , pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

## Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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