Project Manager - VOIS

VOIS; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS in Pune is seeking a delivery-focused professional to lead medium to large cross-functional technology initiatives, owning end-to-end delivery from initiation to value realization, and ensuring scope, schedules, budgets, resources and governance align with strategy.

You have 7+ years of experience delivering large programmes in telecom or digital transformation, with strong risk management, finance governance, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders to secure benefits.

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large cross-functional projects with clear outcomes.
• Strong governance, risk management and financial controls across the project lifecycle.
• Experience with Agile SAFe and hybrid delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage project scope, schedules, financials, resources, and governance frameworks.
• Own financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and benefits tracking.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies to safeguard delivery outcomes.
• Monitor project performance against milestones and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Establish robust governance and reporting aligned with regulatory and financial compliance standards.
• Engage and align senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and resolving conflicts.
• Lead cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring smooth transition into business-as-usual operations.

Skills

Program Project Management

Governance & risk management

Change management

Value realisation

PMO discipline

Agile SAFe

Budget control

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Planview

Clarity

ServiceNow

SAP

Excel

Power BI

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.

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.

About This Role

We are seeking a delivery-focused professional responsible for leading medium to large, complex cross-functional business and technology initiatives. This role ensures end-to-end accountability across the project lifecycle, from initiation through execution and value realisation, while aligning outcomes with strategic objectives and measurable business benefits.

What You’ll Do

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex cross-functional projects within agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standardsDefine and manage project scope, schedules, financials, resources, and governance frameworksOwn financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and benefits trackingIdentify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies to safeguard delivery outcomesMonitor project performance against agreed milestones and implement corrective actions as neededEstablish robust governance and transparent reporting aligned with regulatory and financial compliance standardsEngage and align senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and resolving conflictsLead cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring smooth transition into business-as-usual operations

Who You Are

• 7+ years of experience delivering medium to large projects independently
• Domain exposure in telecommunications, digital transformation, or large-scale technology delivery environments

Demonstrated expertise in portfolio alignment, benefits realisation, and financial governance

Core Skills

• Program Project Management (end-to-end delivery ownership)
• Governance & risk management with strong control mindset
• Change management and adoption planning
• Value realisation & benefits management, including measurement and reporting
• Project planning, RAID and PMO discipline at scale
• Agile SAFe and hybrid delivery models
• Budget control, forecasting and financial governance
• Portfolio alignment and dependency management
• Contract, billing, commercial and financial controls awareness
• Service transition, operational readiness and metrics
• Benefits tracking and value assurance

Soft Skills

• Leadership and influence across cross-functional stakeholders
• Effective communications and storytelling for senior audiences
• Customer centricity and outcome orientation
• Stakeholder relationship management and executive confidence building
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Strong decision making and accountability

Nice To Have Skills (not Mandatory)

• Transformation delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Service delivery excellence and operational readiness
• Business architecture and operating model awareness
• Functional GenAI awareness applied to delivery and governance
• Quality assurance, testing coordination, and service transition discipline

Preferred Tools & Certifications

• PMI PMP® PRINCE2® Practitioner; Agile Scrum certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP) are desirable
• Delivery tooling: MS Project, Jira, Planview, Clarity, or ServiceNow
• Financial tracking reporting: SAP, Excel, Power BI or similar

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

• Progression towards enterprise portfolio leadership and strategic programme governance
• Enhancement of thought leadership in Agile, AI-enabled delivery, and digital transformation
• Development of executive influencing and industry representation capabilities

What Skills You Will Learn

Advanced programme and portfolio governance practicesFinancial and benefits realisation management at scaleAgile and AI-enabled delivery approaches in complex environmentsExecutive stakeholder influencing and cross-functional leadership capabilities

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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.