Lean Portfolio Specialist

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 Lean Portfolio Specialist to support the alignment of delivery with strategic objectives and optimise the flow of value across portfolios. This role involves working closely with the Portfolio Management team to establish portfolio governance, balance funding allocation, and apply dynamic forecasting and prioritisation to accelerate time-to-market. You will act as the subject matter expert for Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), ensuring best practices are implemented and maintained across governance processes, ceremonies, tooling, and portfolio data.

What you will do

• Define and maintain JIRA portfolio structures based on portfolio roadmaps.
• Act as the LPM SME, coaching and training stakeholders on lean portfolio management methodology and JIRA usage.
• Ensure governance artefacts, RAIDs, and key data points are accurate and complete across the portfolio flow.
• Facilitate portfolio management events such as Portfolio Sync, PI Planning, Demand Reviews, and Scrum of Scrums.
• Conduct periodic assessments of delivery KPIs (velocity and efficiency) using PowerBI and JIRA.
• Drive continuous improvement in methodologies and tools, sharing best practices.
• Serve as the delegated authority for LPM when required.

Who you are

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across multiple seniorities and teams in a matrix organisation.
• Skilled in constructive challenge and coaching.
• Deep understanding of the SAFe framework and experience in Agile portfolio management.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple work streams and priorities independently.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and recommend mitigations.
• Confident in presenting to senior management.

Technical/Professional Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of JIRA and Confluence.
• Proficiency in MS PowerBI for data visualisation and reporting.
• Expertise in Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Certifications such as SAFe, PMP, MSP, or Prince2.
• Advanced MS Office Suite 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

- Hybrid way of working: 2 days per week/ 8 per month
- Medical and dental services
- Life and hospitalization insurance
- Dedicated employee phone subscription
- Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
- Special discounts for gyms and retailers
- Annual Company Bonus
- Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
- You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
- We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
- Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.
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What skills you will learn

• Advanced portfolio governance and lean portfolio management techniques.
• Expertise in JIRA and PowerBI for portfolio analytics.
• Leadership and coaching skills in Agile environments.
• Strategic prioritisation and dynamic forecasting methods.

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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