Governance and Project Delivery Specialist

Job 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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About This Role We are seeking a Governance and Project Delivery Specialist to lead the governance of Central LAB deployment within the Cloud Orchestration and Intelligence Solutions (COIS) team. This role is pivotal in refining project management methodologies, enhancing reporting and escalation processes, and supporting budget management. The individual will be accountable for engineering across the COIS organisation and multiple markets, contributing to the European Transformation Plan and ensuring delivery of critical engineering projects. What you will do - Continuously review and improve process standards to maximise delivery efficiency. - Establish effective reporting and escalation processes to support communication. - Refine project management methodologies and standards for optimal project execution. - Develop and enhance support tools for team management. - Implement efficient budget management processes to meet financial goals. - Manage project budgets under 5 million. - Stimulate European efficiency through timely and quality delivery. Who you are - Strong communicator with excellent negotiation skills. - Customer-oriented with a systematic approach to work. - Capable of working across multi-functional and cultural boundaries. - Demonstrates strong individual thinking and sound judgement. - Holds a degree or equivalent experience. - Brings several years of professional experience in telecommunications or IT. - Knowledgeable in ITIL, ETOM, and project management techniques (e.g. Prince2, PMI, PMP). - Possesses high-level project management skills and deep understanding of IT and Telco infrastructure. 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 governance and transformation initiatives across multiple markets. - Exposure to strategic planning and delivery of critical engineering projects. - Collaborative work environment with cross-functional and international teams. - Chance to influence European network architecture and delivery approaches. - Be part of a team driving innovation in Telco infrastructure and services. What Skills You Will Learn - Advanced project governance and budget management techniques. - Strategic planning and transformation execution across diverse markets. - Development of harmonised architecture and delivery models. - Enhanced communication and stakeholder management skills. - Deepened knowledge of cloud orchestration and network technologies. 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