DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER _M&A PM_M&A PM

What you’ll do The IT Architecture Manager provides expert knowledge to define, design, maintain and evolve the development and implementation of architecture solutions to particular business cases in alignment with the IT architecture direction and standards.
The IT Architecture Manager focusses upon the supervision of a team, who perform market agnostic technical planning, architecture development and modifies specifications as well as developing specifications for new products/apps/services and assessing the compatibility and integration of products and services to ensure functionality across interdependent technologies.
Typically reports to the Senior IT Architecture Manager.
Who you are Role purpose.
The Lead Finance IT Product Manager will support the EVO M&A Portfolio Lead to coordinate the EVO M&A team in Pune.
The role owner will support and consult the business in tailoring the EVO template to new company code requirements.
This support goes from Design to Go-Live.
Furthermore, the Lead IT Product Manager ensures the internal System integrator will deliver according to agreed requirements and the implementation follows the Vodafone template.
Expectations.
We are looking for a self-driven individual who can consult the business, and who can challenge solutions provided by the SI to ensure Vodafone standards are achieved.
The candidate will have strong people managing skills and experience in managing a team.
A comprehensive knowledge of SAP S4 Finance solutions and a strong knowledge how finance processes are implemented with SAP S4.
Experience with SCM and HR applications will complete the profile.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience •    Excellent people management skills.
•    Excellent communication skills.
ability to communicate both verbal and in writing at all levels – i.
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Senior Management, Business Stakeholders, Global Process Owner/Lead and external/internal System Integrator.
•    Active listener.
ability to translate business requirements into solutions and to identify gaps between those requirements and the existing Core Business Model for finance.
•    Ability to quickly understand and adopt Vodafone’s way of working and to follow/adhere to internal processes and procedures.
Vodafone has an implementation approach based on ASAP methodology.
And started recently to apply an agile delivery approach.
The candidate should have experience in applying and following SAP delivery methodology.
Agile experience or Agile training are a plus.
•    Strong organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise and to achieve challenging deadlines.
Used to work in a global and multicultural environment.
•    Experience in a multinational company is a must.
Must have technical / professional qualifications.
•    Extensive experience of SAP/ERP implementations and methodologies.
Agile training or experience is a plus.
•    SAP Certified in Finance.
•    Experience (over 10 years) in in large-scale and complex Business Transformation Programmes across multiple countries.
•    Good understanding of several of the following SAP FI modules.
GL, AR, AP, Assets, Overhead Cost Management, COPA, TCM.
•    Strong knowledge SAP SCM and HR solutions and their integration into S4 finance.
Interacting with.
•    Program managers and project managers.
•    The role will work mostly with Business Stakeholders, Global Process Owner and Leads and external/internal System Integrator.
•    Process and Data Governance Teams •    Product Management Organisation (Finance, SCM, BI and Cross-Functions) •    IT Delivery Team Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What's in it for you We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you.
There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave.
You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Who we are You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa.
But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation.
We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices.
We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, 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.
Together we can.
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.