OSS Project Manager

Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group is launching its new technological HUB (MSH), an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.

Come and join us to create the future together!
 

What you’ll do

Role Purpose:

• To drive OSS transformation initiatives which will enable and accelerate the evolution towards a convergent/cloudified network and services management in line with our Tech 2025 objectives. A major focus of this role will be centred around OSS simplification and harmonisation with an ambition to modernise the current OSS environment.
• Plans, structures and leads complex technical OSS cross-functional projects in a multinational environment.
• Leads from a technical perspective cross-functional teams and ensures that the implemented solutions are delivered according to the expectations of the stakeholders.
• Managing (partially of fully) the phases of a project from the initiation, scope definition and delivery planning, continuing with the actual implementation, monitoring the performance and status of deliverables, to formal project closing.

Who you are

If you think you are a fit, we are looking for you, these are the main requirements:

• Deep knowledge of telecommunications at European level
• Deep knowledge of the most common architecture frameworks in the sector
• Stakeholders management and influecing skills
• Strong cost and performance orientation
• Good knowledge of Agile Methodologies (Scrum, SAFe), OSS Architecture (TMForum: Open Digital Architecture, eTOM) and ITIL Framework

The main tasks will be to:

• Support current OSS transformation initiatives through the definition of a transformation roadmap, by following the architectural blueprint and reviewing or creating the high/low level design documents
• Ensure support for technical (specifications) alignment with the related verticals, both inside and outside of Group Networks
• Manage all the phases of OSS projects after the feasibility study was performed and the budget was approved
• Lead the analysys related to transformation projects, presents reports/statistics, identifies and evaluates key issues and comes with mitigation proposals
• Evaluate the impact of the ongoing OSS projects on the operational processes, comes with proposals of integrating the impact by adjusting and optimizing the processes and procedures.
• Ensure the development of new methods and working processes according to the business needs of the end users.
• Conduct briefing sessions for relevant managers and key stakeholders in order to facilitate the decisional process.
• Work out partner and sourcing models to deliver the OSS transformation roadmap and initiate steering/escalation processes related to partner delivery activities
• Effective partner management by ensuring/monitoring that their delivery performance is according to VF quality standards in terms of reliability, testability and maintainability
• Contribute to/validate the technical documentation (requirements, design and architecture, source code, testing documents) delivered by partners.
• Forecast based on demands related effort and requested partner capacity, also making sure that the requested demands are fitting within the planned budget

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:

• Possibility of hybrid working from Málaga
• Direct Contract with Vodafone VOIS
• Tickets Restaurant
• Intensive Summer Hours (8:00 am-3:00 pm).
• Social benefits
• Flexible retribution plan
• Training plan
• 25 days of vacation + December 24 and 31

Who we are

At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.  We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity.

Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation.

We 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, 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.

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.

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