AI Project Management Specialist

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

The AI Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing AI projects from inception to completion. This includes defining project scopes, aligning objectives with business strategies, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful implementation of AI solutions that drive business value.

Role Profile

Project Management:
• Plan, execute, monitor, and close AI projects ensuring they align with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage resources, and track progress against milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including data scientists, developers, and business stakeholders.
AI Strategy & Implementation:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define AI solutions and prioritize use cases.
• Oversee the deployment of AI models into production and ensure scalability and optimization.
• Stay updated with emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
Risk Management:
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Communication:
• Act as the primary point of contact between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication between the technology team and the customer, ensuring alignment on project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Translate complex AI concepts into understandable terms for non-technical audiences.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
• Establish KPIs to evaluate project success.
• Generate detailed reports on project outcomes, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.

Competencies & Quaifications

• +2 Experience in handling client or customer communications (e.g., in support, sales, coordination roles).
• Team Coordination: Any experience coordinating between teams, departments, or external vendors.
• Administrative Support: Experience managing calendars, schedules, or documentation.
• Time Management & Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks or priorities, even in internships or academic projects.
• Basic Reporting: Experience using Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools to track tasks, deliverables, or KPIs.
• Tool Familiarity (a plus, not a must): Exposure to project management or collaboration tools like Trello, Asana, Jira, Notion, or Microsoft Teams.
• Initiative & Problem Solving: Examples of taking initiative, resolving small issues independently, or improving a process.
• Basic Understanding of Projects: Participation in academic, volunteer, or small work-related projects.
• Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.
• Time management, resource planning, and budget control.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.
• Time management and resource planning
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.