Sr. Technical Delivery 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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About this Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead to manage large-scale, cross-country and cross-functional telecommunications programmes and projects across multiple network domains. The role supports VOIS customers and Vodafone stakeholders by delivering complex network engineering initiatives, ensuring successful execution from feasibility and design through to implementation and operational handover. The successful candidate will combine technical telecommunications expertise, stakeholder management capability, and strong project governance skills to deliver high-impact outcomes across European markets.

What you’ll do

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of complex programmes and projects across network domains including Mobile & Fixed Access, Voice & Data Core, Service Platforms, Transmission & IP Transport, Network OSS, and Network Cloud Engineering.
• Establish programme and project governance frameworks in collaboration with delivery and engineering stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update project plans while ensuring alignment with broader programme objectives.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage escalations and support prioritisation of resources, budgets, and technical expertise to achieve delivery objectives.
• Deliver clear, customer-focused communication and reporting to stakeholders across different organisational levels.
• Formalise and track programme and project progress using relevant project management tools and governance processes.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of project management managed services within the Delivery Management as a Service community.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, team engagement initiatives, and best-practice development across the project management function.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including project charters, resource plans, budget reports, status reports, and risk and issue logs.

Who you are

• Experienced project and programme management professional with at least five years of telecommunications network delivery experience.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end network architecture and network engineering project lifecycles.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable working in virtual and international teams across markets and organisational functions.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking, sound judgement, adaptability, and learning agility.
• Holds a university degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• Possesses a recognised project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Knowledgeable in wider telecommunications and ICT technologies, inter-platform dependencies, and financial management principles.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication 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 lead strategic, high-impact telecommunications programmes across multiple European markets.
• Exposure to a broad range of network technologies and transformation initiatives.
• Collaboration with senior stakeholders across Vodafone Group and local markets.
• Opportunity to influence delivery excellence, service innovation, and project management best practices.
• Participation in a global, diverse, and highly collaborative delivery environment.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced programme and project governance techniques.
• Strategic stakeholder management across multinational environments.
• Delivery of large-scale network transformation projects.
• Financial and budget management for complex technical programmes.
• Service portfolio development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement practices

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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