Strategic Programs & M&A Integration Lead

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• . Strategy Execution & Alignment
  • ​Establish and maintain the framework for the Integrated Strategy Roadmap, ensuring all functional projects align with the overarching long term plan.
  • ​Lead & facilitate the Executive Steering Committee meetings, providing frequent reporting on the milestones of key strategic projects
  • ​Manage the strategic prioritization process, helping leadership balance resource allocation between "Run the Business" and "Transform the Business."
• ​2. Performance Tracking & Value Realization
  • ​Define and monitor the strategic objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all strategic projects & programs.
  • ​Go beyond simple timelines to track Value Capture—ensuring that initiatives actually deliver the projected metrics ( financial and non-financial )
• 3. Lead the end-to-end integration lifecycle
  • Working closely with M & A team to drive cross-functional workstreams—including Legal, Commercial, Financial, and Technical—to ensure seamless operational continuity and the timely realization of deal synergies.
  • Act as the central "command center," resolving interdependency conflicts and translating high-level M&A objectives into actionable execution plans across the business and lead the cross functional integration of new M&A into current Vodafone structure.
• ​4. Cross-Functional Orchestration
  • ​Act as a central hub between Technology, Commercial, Finance, and Regulatory teams to break down silos and manage interdependencies.
  • ​Lead the "Program Management" for large-scale shifts, such as infrastructure sharing, LEO satellite integration projects, or AI-driven operational scaling.

Who you are

• 10+ Years of Experience in Strategy Consulting Background : Proven track record & background in management / strategy consulting, managing mega projects and end-to-end post-M&A integrations. Telecommunications or Tech-Co industry background is plus.
• Dual Commercial & Technical Expertise: Very Strong commercial acumen combined with a high-level technical understanding of IT/technology environments to seamlessly bridge both worlds during integration.
• E2E Post-Merger Integration Mastery: Demonstrated experience leading the full lifecycle integration of new entities across all workstreams, including HR/People, Commercial, Financial, Legal, Reporting, and Technology.
• Certified Project/Program Leader: Must hold certificates ( PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Agile or other major recognized project management certifications) with a history of leading cross-functional teams and successfully navigating complex, senior stakeholder environments.
• Strategic Program Execution: Proven ability to simultaneously drive complex corporate strategic projects and large-scale programs from conception through to execution.
• Executive Presence & Stakeholder Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to lead high-performing & cross-functional teams and influence senior executives. Must possess the gravitas and communication clarity required to regularly present, defend, and align strategic integration plans with C-level leadership

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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Together we can.