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Vodafone • LISBOA, Portugal

Digital Operations Excellence Expert (m/f/d) for Vantage Towers

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Job Description

The Opportunity

At Vantage Towers, we’re on a mission to power Europe’s sustainable digital transformation. As a leading tower company, we’re ushering in an era of technology-driven advances to help connect people, businesses, and internet-enabled devices like never before. We combine the scale, stability and quality of our tower network with the agility, optimism and energy of a start-up.


As a young TowerCo, we have already achieved strong results with a continued focus on accelerating growth and a special emphasis put on sustainability.

As part of our team, you’ll work in a dynamic and multicultural environment that embraces open communication, collaboration and teamwork.


If you’re ready to take responsibility and shape the future of telco infrastructure with us, then let’s level up in your career and reach the top – together.

Your contribution:

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

  • You will identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance performance.
  • you will develop and maintain a continuous improvement framework aligned with business goals.
  • You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and automation methodologies to drive efficiency.
  • You will design and execute process re-engineering initiatives.
  • You will define and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and operational reports.

Digital Transformation & Automation

  • You will drive the adoption of AI, ML, RPA, and digital tools to streamline operations.
  • You will identify automation opportunities to reduce manual efforts and improve speed.
  • You will collaborate with IT and business teams to deploy and integrate digital solutions.
  • You will oversee chatbot, workflow, and intelligent process automation initiatives.

Data-Driven Decision Making & Analytics

  • You will design and implement data analytics strategies to support operations.
  • You will use BI tools (Power BI, Qlik Sense, Apache Superset) to extract insights and drive improvements.
  • You will ensure data governance, integrity, and visualization for real-time monitoring.
  • You will promote a data-centric culture within operational teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Change Management

  • You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to align initiatives with business needs.
  • You will support the adoption of new technologies and operational models.
  • You lead training and capability-building programs to enhance digital skills.
  • You will act as a bridge between business, IT, and operations teams.

What makes you stand out:

  • 7+ years of experience in operations excellence, digital transformation, or process improvement in telecom, IT, or infrastructure.
  • Proven expertise in business process re-engineering, analytics, and digital transformation.
  • Strong background in automation, AI/ML, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
  • Experience with BI tools and performance reporting.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, change leadership, and communication skills.

You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Fluency in English (C1 level according to CEFR).

What we offer

  • A diverse, multicultural setup based on our values – Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Trust – and the unique opportunity to shape the organisation
  • An attractive salary package
  • Meal Allowance: Delivered on Pluxee card - €10.20/day
  • Pension Plan
  • Full Health Insurance: For employees and co-payment for family members
  • Life Insurance
  • 7 extra vacation days: 4 flexible, plus 3 fixed — 1 on Carnival, 1 on Christmas, and half a day on Easter and New Year's.
  • Parking Slot

Interested? Send us your CV with your desired salary. Depending on the role, we generally invite you to two rounds of interviews before you receive your offer.


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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

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