GM - SAP Functional Excellence Lead

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 The Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Lead to join our SAP Transformation team. This role is pivotal in implementing the SAP (EVO) Core Model, ensuring alignment with functional needs and business requirements. You will lead a team of functional experts, define strategic direction for SAP processes, and drive harmonisation and simplification across global operations. The position requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and expertise in SAP functional domains, ensuring delivery of world-class solutions that support Vodafone’s transformation agenda.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the SAP functional excellence team, fostering collaboration and high performance across all SAP domains.
• Define and maintain functional design standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across SAP processes.
• Drive harmonisation and simplification of SAP functional domains to enable scalable global operations.
• Engage proactively with Global Process Owners, Senior Business Owners, and technical teams to deliver solutions aligned with best practice architecture and future-ready capabilities.
• Oversee governance, prioritisation, and stakeholder management to ensure delivery of high-quality functional designs and safeguard the integrity of Vodafone’s SAP ecosystem.

Who you are

• Strong people management skills with proven ability to lead multiple teams across a global organisation.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Expertise in SAP functional domains, including S4 Hana and SAP ECC, with knowledge of Cloud and ERP systems.
• Experienced in IT architecture, analysis, and implementation, with a background in large-scale business and technology transformations (10+ years).
• Certified in SAFe Agilist and SAFe LPM, with additional qualifications such as Prince 2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner, or Agile PM Practitioner.
• Skilled in Agile/Lean process management, programme governance, and digital transformation technologies (AI, ML).

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 a global SAP transformation programme impacting multiple markets.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Career growth through leadership development and strategic project delivery.
• Be part of a team driving radical simplification and zero-touch processes for a global organisation.

What Skills you will Learn

• Advanced SAP functional and architectural expertise across Finance, Supply Chain, and HR domains.
• Leadership and stakeholder management in a complex, global environment.
• Agile and Lean methodologies, programme governance, and digital transformation strategies.
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as AI and ML within enterprise systems

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