Tech Delivery 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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What you’ll do

Lead the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects and programmes from initiation through to transition into operations.

Build, motivate and guide cross-functional delivery teams, creating a clear vision, accountability and shared sense of purpose.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, delivery teams and business partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Define project scope, priorities, schedules and delivery plans to maximise business value.

Develop detailed programme and project plans, identifying dependencies, resource requirements, interconnections and critical paths.

Create project cost estimates and support financial planning activities.

Ensure project and programme workstreams are integrated within the overall delivery roadmap.

Monitor project performance against agreed objectives, milestones, risks and success measures.

Develop and implement stakeholder communication and engagement plans.

Forecast and manage resource demand and supply across people, technology and financial dimensions.

Manage project planning and resourcing activities while balancing competing priorities.

Coach and support team members, encouraging collaboration, continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Conduct stakeholder analysis and maintain stakeholder maps to ensure expectations and requirements are understood and addressed.

Promote open communication and strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.

Ensure compliance with Vodafone delivery governance methodologies and standards.

About this Role

We are seeking a Technical Delivery Project Lead to join the UK IT Portfolio Delivery team, responsible for the governance, planning and delivery of CAPEX-funded initiatives that support business growth. This role focuses on the end-to-end delivery of one or more complex projects across technology and business domains, from business case development through to operational handover.

The successful candidate will manage high-complexity transformation and technology initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, third-party suppliers, system integrators and cross-functional delivery teams. They will play a key role in driving project success through effective planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery excellence, ensuring projects are completed to agreed quality, cost and time commitments.

Who you are

Egyptian national currently residing in Egypt.

Typically more than three years of experience managing the end-to-end delivery of complex ICT projects.

Experience delivering technical change, transformation, or business-critical technology initiatives.

Understanding of application development and software delivery lifecycles.

Experience working with multicultural and geographically distributed teams.

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence within both direct and matrix-managed environments.

Background within telecommunications and/or network environments.

PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or PMP certification.

Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects or programmes of varying size and complexity.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience managing programme and project budgets.

Understanding of financial accounting concepts, including capitalisation and profit and loss.

Strong cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Ability to quickly develop technical knowledge outside their core area of expertise.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

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 deliver high-impact transformation and technology programmes supporting the UK market.

Exposure to senior business stakeholders and strategic decision-making.

Experience working across multiple technology domains, delivery partners and supplier ecosystems.

Engagement in large-scale programme governance and business change activities.

Collaborative and international working environment within a global telecommunications organisation.

Opportunities to strengthen leadership, stakeholder management and programme delivery expertise.

What skills you will learn

Advanced programme and project delivery methodologies.

Large-scale stakeholder engagement and influencing techniques.

Financial planning, forecasting and project budget management.

Technical transformation and change management practices.

Governance, risk and dependency management across complex delivery portfolios.

Cross-functional leadership and matrix team management.

Telecommunications technology and network delivery expertise.

Resource planning and portfolio management capabilities.

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.

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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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