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 third 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.

About this role

We are seeking a highly adaptable Technical Delivery Project Lead to manage complex cross-country programmes and large-scale projects across multiple telecommunications network domains. The role focuses on delivering end-to-end project and programme management services for VOIS customers, Vodafone Germany market stakeholders, and Vodafone Group partners. The successful candidate will combine strong telecommunications expertise with stakeholder management, governance, risk management, and delivery excellence to ensure successful outcomes across diverse technology portfolios.

What you’ll do

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of complex programmes and projects, from feasibility assessment and design coordination through testing, acceptance, and operational handover.
• Establish and maintain programme and project governance in collaboration with Market Delivery Managers and key stakeholders.
• Develop and continuously update project plans to ensure alignment with wider programme objectives and governance frameworks.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues while coordinating appropriate stakeholder actions.
• Manage escalations and support the prioritisation of resources, budgets, and specialist expertise.
• Deliver clear, customer-focused communication and reporting to stakeholders across multiple management levels.
• Ensure timely reporting and governance adherence through the NSE project management framework and tools.
• Promote the growth and adoption of Delivery Management managed services and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and productivity enhancement across the delivery management community.
• Support engagement activities and foster collaboration across the wider organisation.

Who you are

• Strong understanding of telecommunications network architecture across multiple domains.
• Proven experience in delivery and process management within telecommunications network environments, with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and collaboration across geographically distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Strong customer focus, analytical thinking, problem-solving capability, and learning agility.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills with fluent written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of network engineering project lifecycles, including design, development, testing, implementation, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or an equivalent discipline.
• Professional project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Awareness of telecommunications and ICT technologies, interdependencies between network platforms and systems, and financial management principles.

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, high-impact, cross-country programmes across multiple network domains.
• Exposure to international stakeholders across Vodafone markets and Vodafone Group functions.
• Involvement in complex telecommunications transformation initiatives and delivery management services.
• Opportunities to influence service innovation, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement practices.
• A collaborative environment that supports professional growth, knowledge sharing, and leadership development.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced programme and project governance methodologies.
• Large-scale stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
• Cross-domain telecommunications delivery and network transformation expertise.
• Risk management, escalation handling, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
• Best practices in delivery management managed services and operational excellence.

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, 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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