Programme Management Specialist

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.

We are seeking a Programme Management Specialist to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-market programmes within VOIS. This role focuses on structured programme governance, detailed planning, and disciplined execution to ensure delivery against agreed scope, timelines, budget, and quality. The individual will manage multiple concurrent programmes, work closely with strategic partners, and engage senior stakeholders across diverse cultural and functional environments.

• Coordinate and oversee programme delivery activities, ensuring key milestones are achieved across all involved teams and organisations.
• Apply and maintain programme and project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Develop and manage detailed plans covering timelines, resources, dependencies, and budgets.
• Partner closely with strategic alliance partners to ensure effective programme execution.
• Lead and facilitate operational and strategic programme review boards.
• Provide regular, transparent programme status reporting to sponsors and stakeholders, highlighting risks, issues, actions, dependencies, and change impacts.
• Proactively manage programme risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the governance lifecycle.
• Ensure a structured and effective handover to operational teams at programme closure.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions and ensure insights are captured and shared to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure all programme documentation meets required standards and contractual obligations.

• An experienced programme or project management professional with a strong track record of delivering large, complex, inter-company initiatives.
• Comfortable operating in a B2B environment and engaging stakeholders at senior and executive levels.
• Highly skilled in stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration across multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Confident in managing resources that may sit outside direct reporting lines.
• Analytically minded, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong commercial awareness.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Experienced with project and programme management tools such as Microsoft Project, Confluence, JIRA, and Miro.
• Professionally qualified in PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP, with MSP and Agile qualifications considered an advantage.

• Exposure to high-impact, international programmes across multiple Vodafone markets.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, strategic partners, and global teams.
• A role that offers autonomy, trust, and accountability within a structured governance environment.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values continuous learning and improvement.

In return we provide you with

• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• Access to internal and external trainings via other providers
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with One Business Mobile Superior subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
• Cafeteria package
• Private Medical Services
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• Life and accident insurance
• You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
• You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
• You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week

• Advanced programme governance and portfolio management in a global environment.
• Enhanced stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication skills.
• Commercial and strategic decision-making within large-scale transformation programmes.
• Continuous improvement techniques applied across complex operational and technology initiatives.

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