SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Hello there! We’re Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as _VO IS) and we’re looking for a    Senior SAP Project Manager   Your role in a nutshell.
Intelligent Operations implements a significant number of ERP and Transformation programmes this activity will increase following the recently long-term agreement for SAP RISE.
The main responsibility of the Senior Project Manager is to drive change and transformation by initiating and managing complex projects to increase business effectiveness, cost-efficiency and availability of information to enhance business steering.
The SAP Senior Project Manager will manage effectively the different teams of the programme in order to ensure successful cross market implementation.
The role owner will also be accountable for all deliverables from the project teams required for a successful implementation on time, budget and agreed quality as per delivery exit criteria and will establish the governance processes for the programme to ensure proper and timely decision making with all key stakeholders.
Reviews and challenges system integrator, other vendors / consultants and local market implementation plans and mitigation actions.
Identifies any potential deviations from agreed timelines or quality levels and manages stakeholders and teams to resolve the issues.
The role will also take ownership of new initiatives and will ensure engagement of local markets (C-level) and business cases to support the execution of the programme.
What you’ll do.
Ensuring scope, cost, schedule and contractual deliverables, apply techniques for planning, tracking, change control and risk management.
Manage multiple markets at the same / release and ensure that each project meets Global Vodafone requirements by taking into consideration the local TLS and business needs.
Be on the frontline every day; partnering with the chosen systems integrator, Group and local markets as well as FinOps, SCM, BI and IT central teams to help shape and execute the programme.
Manage and mitigate all risks, issues and escalations and report progress for the entire programme scope.
Drive detailed delivery of each work stream jointly with the Programme Manager, manage and influence Local and Global senior (D and E band) stakeholders to facilitate a smooth programme delivery and the expectations of Local management with respect to the process and systems changes.
What you will bring to the team.
The SAP Project Manager should be experienced in managing complex global SAP implementations ideally with shared service centre integration.
Ability to manage and influence senior business and external stakeholders with often conflicting objectives.
Extensive experience in Vodafone’s EVO delivery model.
At least 2 complex multi-cultural project implementations.
Exposure to SAP ERP implementation programmes; at ease with the reporting and analytics IT architecture and IT delivery frameworks needed for these projects Proven project management experience and proven skills experience in scoping (gap analysis), planning (phasing, project releases), project budgeting (capex, opex, SI management), resource management (contractors, VF staff, SI resources) and people management  SAFe certification is desirable.
Excellent communication skills.
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 trainings and external trainings via other providers A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture Opportunities to participate in company activities and Vodafone Foundation events Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with Vodafone RED 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   What you need to know about us   We are the engine that powers Vodafone around the world.
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