ads1
Program Manager at Vodacom
Join Us
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.
Recommended:
What you’ll do
Role purpose:
•Ensure the successful delivery of technical programs and
projects, align them with business objectives, and drive overall
efficiency and effectiveness within an organization
•Ensure that complex technical projects are delivered efficiently
on time, and within budget, while meeting the strategic goals and
objectives of the group.
•Network CAPEX & OPEX budget planning and execution through
implementation of cost optimization initiatives, effective program
management and commercially driven network investment for maximization
of financial returns.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership :
•Project Delivery: Managing and delivering multiple, often simultaneous, technology projects from inception to completion.
•Strategic Delivery: Ensuring that technology projects align with
the organization’s strategic goals and contribute to its overall
success.
•Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating collaboration and reporting
among different teams and stakeholders including partners, business
units and senior management to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
•Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project stability
•Resource Management: Efficiently managing resources, including time, budget, and personnel, to optimize project outcomes.
•Quality Assurance: Ensuring that deliverables meet the required quality standards and are fit for purpose.
Who you are
Core competencies, knowledge and experience
•Project management
•Technical Proficiency
•Strategic thinking
•Performance management
•Stakeholder engagement
•Senior Leadership Potential indicators: Engage, Applied Thinking, Change Management and Drive
•Good communication and sound interpersonal skills
•Analytical, Problem-solving and Decision-making skills
•Planning and organizing skills
•Performing through People
•Partner & Contract Management
•Managing a Changing Environment
•Delivering Results
•Assertive and results oriented
•Participative management
•Resilient – ability to work independently and under pressure.
Must have technical/professional qualifications:
•University Degree in Telecommunication/ Electrical
Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business
Administration
•Advanced knowledge of telecommunications network & service architecture, trends and evolution
•Project management
•At least 5 years’ experience in Telecommunications or Technology
Operations Management Inclusive of at least 3 years
leadership/supervisory experience.
•Proven experience of working with multiple suppliers / vendors / partners
•Proven experience of working in complex regulatory environment
•IT background provides an added advantage
•End-to-end knowledge of Network Engineering processes.
Read Also:
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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
ads2