- Location
- Pune, MH,IN, IN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
## 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 an experienced programme management professional with 15+ years of experience to lead large-scale enterprise programmes and complex transformation initiatives. This role is based in Pune and is ideally suited to an individual with a proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects, driving collaboration across global teams, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Experience leading SAP implementation, migration, upgrade, transformation, or SAP S/4HANA programmes is highly preferred.
## What you’ll do
Lead and manage complex, multi-project enterprise programmes from initiation through successful delivery.Develop and execute comprehensive programme plans aligned to strategic business objectives.Oversee multiple project managers and cross-functional teams, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timelines, budget, and quality parameters.Drive programme governance, risk management, issue resolution, dependency tracking, and change management activities.Build and maintain effective relationships with executive sponsors, business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and external partners.Establish communication and reporting frameworks, providing regular programme updates to leadership teams.Ensure adherence to organisational project and programme management standards, methodologies, and governance requirements.Monitor programme performance through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to support informed decision-making.Identify and implement process improvements and delivery best practices to enhance programme efficiency.Manage resource planning, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor engagement activities.Facilitate steering committee meetings and executive review sessions.
## Who you are
B.E. or B.Tech graduate with 15+ years of experience in IT programme and project management.Demonstrated experience managing multiple large-scale projects and enterprise programmes simultaneously.Strong expertise in programme governance, planning, execution, delivery, and performance management.Skilled in engaging and influencing executive stakeholders and senior business leaders.Hands-on experience with programme and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Clarity PPM, Planview, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.Experienced in risk, issue, dependency, and change management.Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.Proven ability to lead distributed and cross-functional teams within global delivery environments.Experience working across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.Exposure to enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent are desirable.SAP implementation, migration, upgrade, transformation, or SAP S/4HANA programme leadership experience is highly advantageous.
## 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 strategic enterprise-wide transformation programmes with significant business impact.Exposure to executive stakeholders and leadership forums, including steering committees and governance boards.Opportunity to shape programme delivery practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Experience working in complex global delivery environments with diverse cross-functional teams.Involvement in large-scale SAP and digital transformation programmes.Enhanced expertise in portfolio, financial, resource, and vendor management.
## What skills you will learn
Advanced enterprise programme governance and PMO leadership.Strategic portfolio and multi-project management.Executive stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Enterprise risk, issue, dependency, and change management.Financial planning, forecasting, and resource optimisation.SAP transformation programme delivery and organisational change management.Data-driven programme reporting using KPIs and dashboards.Vendor and partner management within large-scale transformation programmes.
## 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, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, 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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