Release & Technical Project Management Specialist - 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.
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About this role

We are seeking a highly skilled individual with deep SAP deployment expertise, strong release and technical project management capability, and a strategic mindset. The role involves leading SAP technical cutovers, coordinating complex multi‑team release cycles, managing risk, and ensuring high‑quality delivery across varied landscapes. The ideal candidate brings extensive SAP knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of managing cross‑functional release activities at scale.

What you’ll do

Lead at least five large-scale SAP deployments, including full ownership of all technical cutover activities.
Apply subject matter expertise across core SAP modules and additional supporting modules.
Manage release planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting across the portfolio.
Partner closely with PMO teams, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional groups to ensure alignment of release activities.
Monitor and measure progress against scheduled milestones to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
Coordinate release content based on incident and service request backlogs, third-party integrations, and system updates.
Communicate project plans, key milestones, quality assurance details, timelines, and scope changes to all relevant stakeholders.
Develop forward-looking release plans and maintain a unified release calendar.
Oversee relationships between distributed teams and ensure seamless collaboration.
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks to protect release scope, quality, and timelines.
Conduct readiness assessments, milestone validations, and Go/No-Go reviews.
Create deployment documentation, runbooks, and implementation plans.
Deliver weekly release reports and maintain centralised release repositories.
Guide Go‑Live activities, ensuring smooth execution of deployment plans and checklists.
Participate in CAB meetings to review release scope and address roadblocks.
Collaborate with release engineers to analyse impacts of code merges and branching activities.
Research advancements in configuration management and software development methodologies to enhance release processes.
Demonstrate strong leadership while coordinating diverse teams towards shared completion targets.

Who you are

• Strong command of verbal and written English, with advanced communication skills.
• Experience in a minimum of five end‑to‑end SAP deployments, including leading technical cutovers.
• Subject matter expertise in key SAP modules with broad understanding of related modules.
• 6–8 years of experience in release or project/portfolio management with practical exposure to project methodologies.
• 8–10 years of experience in SAP or non-SAP project operations, systems analysis, or development environments.
• Experienced in interfacing with PMO and senior stakeholders, providing clear reporting and status updates.
• Skilled in managing multi-location teams and cross-functional workstreams.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and leadership capabilities.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (passed within the last 2 years)
  • Valid ITIL Foundation certification
  • Formal and valid SAP Technical Certification
  • Microsoft Certification (Office Suite and MSP)

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 high-impact SAP and release management initiatives across global landscapes.Exposure to diverse technologies, systems, and enterprise delivery frameworks.Collaboration with cross-functional experts across multiple international locations.A platform to enhance leadership, communication, and project governance capabilities.Career growth within a global organisation recognised for digital transformation excellence.

What skills you will learn

Advanced release governance, cutover management, and SAP deployment strategy.
Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management in global environments.
Enhanced problem-solving through complex, multi-system integration scenarios.
Software development lifecycle optimisation and configuration management practices.
Best practices in risk mitigation, operational planning, and continuous improvement.

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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