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Vodafone • Pune, Maharashtra, India

HR Transformation & Programme Management Lead - VOIS

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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.
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About this Role

We are seeking an experienced HR technology and transformation leader to drive the enterprise-wide HR Roadmap, oversee multiple Agile Release Trains, and steward the product lifecycle for SAP SuccessFactors and integrated HR platforms. The individual will provide strategic direction, programme governance, delivery leadership, and continuous evolution of HR technology capabilities within a captive, product-based environment.

What you’ll do

Take ownership of the HR technology product portfolio, including SAP SuccessFactors and connected HR systems.Define, maintain, and evolve a multi-year HR Roadmap balancing transformation, regulatory requirements, operations, and innovation.Lead complex, multi-year transformation programmes across several Agile Release Trains and enterprise release cycles.Govern programme delivery from strategy and roadmap shaping to design, execution, release, stabilisation, and value realisation.Ensure architectural integrity, design consistency, and stable platform performance across all HR technology workstreams.Oversee Agile/SAFe delivery structures, PI planning, dependency management, and release alignment.Establish governance frameworks, prioritisation mechanisms, sequencing models, and performance metrics for roadmap execution.Lead senior-level forums and SteerCo discussions, managing RAID logs and supporting enterprise decision-making.Act as a strategic partner to Global HR, IT, Finance, Compliance, and Security teams.Develop internal programme and delivery capability, strengthening Product Owners, Program Managers, and IT Delivery Managers.Oversee programme financials, forecasting, value tracking, and vendor governance.Ensure compliance with data privacy, audit requirements, and regulatory standards across regions.

Who you are

An experienced HR technology and transformation professional with 15–20 years of relevant expertise.Skilled in managing enterprise-scale HR platforms, particularly SAP SuccessFactors and integrated ecosystems.Strong in Agile at Scale, SAFe delivery, and multi-ART governance.Adept at leading complex, multi-year transformations in a captive/product-focused environment.Capable of influencing senior leadership, driving alignment, and balancing operational needs with long-term innovation.Proficient in programme governance, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making.A collaborative leader focused on building internal capability and reducing dependency on external partners.

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

The opportunity to lead enterprise HR transformation at scale within a global organisation.Exposure to multi-region HR technology operations, Agile/SAFe structures, and strategic decision-making.Influence over long-term HR technology investment, capability building, and roadmap direction.A platform to collaborate with senior global stakeholders and drive meaningful transformation outcomes.

What skills you will learn

Enhancing expertise in scaled Agile delivery and multi-ART governance.Strengthening leadership capability across programme, product, and architecture domains.Advancing skills in HR technology strategy, enterprise roadmap creation, and platform optimisation.Deepening experience in vendor governance, financial stewardship, change adoption, and stakeholder alignment.

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

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Company benefits

UK (28), India (22), Egypt (21), Hungary (20), Romania (20), Albania (22), Turkey (14) days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – work for up to 20 days/year abroad (dependant on country)
Annual bonus – dependant on company performance
Employee discounts
Personal development days – once per quarter
Learning platform – access to Harvard Business Publishing, MIT Horizon and Skillsoft
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced paternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Volunteer days – up to 5 days
Coaching – access to a free certified internal pool of coaches
Mentoring
Carer’s leave
Adoption leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced sick days
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
Employee assistance programme
Complimentary Medical Services – 24/7 online doctor service
Compassionate leave
Home office set up
Buddy scheme
Referral bonus
Early finish Fridays
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
Enhanced pension match/contribution
LinkedIn learning license

Working at Vodafone

Company employees:

85,887

Gender diversity (m:f):

61:39

Hiring in countries

Albania

Belgium

Cyprus

Czechia

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Egypt

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

India

Ireland

Italy

Lesotho

Luxembourg

Mozambique

Portugal

Romania

South Africa

Spain

Tanzania

Türkiye

United Kingdom

United States

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