Governance and Deployment Specialist - Pune-VOIS

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.

About this Role

We are seeking a specialist to lead governance and process optimisation for central LAB deployments within the COIS function. The role focuses on refining standards, strengthening reporting frameworks, enhancing project management methodologies, and ensuring budget governance. The individual will work across multi-functional and multicultural teams to support critical engineering and cloud‑related initiatives that influence European transformation priorities

What you will do

• Continuously review and enhance process standards to achieve optimal delivery efficiency.
• Establish and refine reporting processes that support clear communication and effective escalation paths.
• Improve project management methodologies and standards to strengthen delivery outcomes across the organisation.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain support tools that enable the team’s operational efficiency.
• Contribute to effective budget management by designing and maintaining streamlined financial processes.
• Support project management activities, delivering expertise and best‑practice guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Manage governance responsibilities across COIS systems that influence network, customer, and service strategy outcomes.
• Engage with cross‑functional teams across markets to facilitate harmonised architectural and delivery approaches.

Who you are

• A strong communicator with well‑developed negotiation abilities.
• Comfortable working across diverse functional areas and cultural environments.
• Systematic, customer‑focused, and able to work independently using sound judgement.
• Experienced in telecommunications or IT, with several years in a similar field.
• Knowledgeable in ITIL, ETOM, and project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMI, or PMP.
• Skilled in managing project budgets up to €5M.
• Capable of influencing engineering delivery efficiency and managing risks that impact service stability.
• Equipped with a high level of project management capability and knowledge of IT and telco infrastructure.
• Analytical, open‑minded, solution‑oriented, and able to contribute to long‑term datacentre and network transformation initiatives.

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

(Based on inferred elements from the JD)

• Opportunity to work on large‑scale European transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to multi‑country, cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Development of advanced governance, reporting, and project management skills.
• Experience in cloud, network, and telco‑related engineering environments.

A role with strategic influence over key COIS systems supporting network and customer strategy

What skills you will learn

(Inferred from JD responsibilities)

• Advanced project governance and process optimisation techniques.
• Enhanced budget management capabilities for large engineering and IT programmes.
• Building and refining reporting and escalation structures for large global teams.
• Working with cloud and network transformation processes.
• Strengthening communication, negotiation, and customer‑oriented delivery 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 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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