Project Manager Core Transport Ops - maternity cover (Bucharest and Iasi)

## Who we are\n\nVOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology \u0026 Transformation. \nAs 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. \nWe 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.\n\n## About this Role\n\nWe are seeking a detail-focused and collaborative individual to oversee and coordinate sub-projects related to Core Transport Operations for Vodafone Germany. This role involves managing changes across software, hardware, and service platforms within IP and DWDM network environments. The individual will guide implementation activities, ensure alignment with operational strategies, coordinate technical experts, and support planning, testing, optimisation and reporting. The role is suited to someone with strong project management experience in Telecom or IT, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams.\n\n## What you will do\n\n * Manage and deliver sub-projects related to IT software, hardware and service solutions supporting Vodafone Germany\u2019s Core Transport Operations.\n * Coordinate project planning, scheduling, prioritisation, and execution across various operational and technical streams.\n * Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support implementation and integration of Core Transport technologies.\n * Ensure project governance by identifying risks, dependencies and challenges; proactively intervene to maintain progress.\n * Support the development and optimisation of operational procedures, testing processes and service performance parameters.\n * Estimate costs, plan resources and control budget allocation within agreed limits.\n * Prepare and present progress reports and updates to Germany-based operations managers.\n * Organise regular project team meetings, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.\n * Write and manage change requests, including identifying required service testers for night-shift implementation windows.\n * Coordinate end\u2011to\u2011end service responsibilities across the department\u2019s operational areas.\n\n\n\n## Who you are\n\n * Experienced in IT or telecommunications project management, ideally within Core Transport or network environments.\n * Able to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams and foster collaborative working relationships.\n * Skilled in communication, stakeholder engagement and presenting complex information clearly.\n * Experienced in identifying improvement opportunities and guiding enhancements in a multi-disciplinary environment.\n * Proficient in managing project structures, processes and information systems.\n * Customer-focused, with experience in managing processes that enhance service performance and satisfaction.\n * Educated to higher education level in Telecommunications or related field.\n * Brings 3\u20135 years of experience in IT or Telecom environments.\n * Strong MS Office skills.\n * Holds (or is willing to obtain) relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL Foundation or Prince.\n * Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.\n\n\n\n## Not a Perfect Fit?\n\nConcerned 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.\n\n## What\u2019s in it for you\n\n\\- Hybrid way of working: 2 days per week/ 8 per month \n\\- Medical and dental services \n\\- Life and hospitalization insurance \n\\- Dedicated employee phone subscription \n\\- Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget. \n\\- Special discounts for gyms and retailers \n\\- Annual Company Bonus \n\\- Ongoing Education \u2013 we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills \n\\- You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology \n\\- 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. \n\\- Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave\n\nWe 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. \n\n \nWorried that you don\u2019t 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\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t 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. \n#_VOIS\n\n## What skills you will learn\n\n * Advanced project management techniques in complex telecom environments.\n * Skills in risk management, resource planning and cross\u2011team coordination.\n * Deeper knowledge of Core Transport technologies and operational processes.\n * Enhanced capability in stakeholder engagement and technical reporting.\n * Experience with change management processes in live network environments.\n\n\n\n## VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment\n\nVodafone 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.\n\n## Join Us\n\nAt Vodafone, we\u2019re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it\u0027s our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. \nWe challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. 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