Program Manager with German

Your day to day:
• Independent and responsible project management for the integration of new network elements, platforms/systems and software
• Independent definition of operating concepts, processes, service concepts and SLAs and other performance commitments
• Independent and responsible coordination and quality assurance of service optimization and optimization of alarm functions
• On-site visits for quality assurance (visual inspection), FSA implementation and document reconciliation

With these activities you will have a great impact on our business:
• Responsible participation in T wide projects (Tech2025).
• Independent and accountable execution of the sub-project management within the main department FMAO and VNO.
• Project planning and organization (e.g. milestones, budget, cost estimate) including project budget and quality control (Operational Readiness)
• Independent control of a team of experts from all operational departments
• Provide operational inputs for design and engineering
• Provide operational RFF (Request Fulfillment) use cases, valid for DNOC, Planning, Deployment and external partners.
• Creation of training requirements for the operating areas FMAO/VNO.
• Independent creation of operating concepts and service concepts
• Coordination of the operating processes across main departments according to ITIL and to secure operational readiness.
• Support for type approval in the test labs (TAcc, Type Acceptance, Lab Testing)
• Independent preparation and implementation of the initial start-up in the live network (First Site Application FSA/FOA)
• Service Management: Control and coordination of activities for end-to-end service responsibility across all operational areas of the department responsible for the services
• All FMAO/VNO sub-project managers and project employees from the engineering and solution design departments in VF DE and VF Group (NSE)
• Vodafone purchasing (Germany, VPC Luxembourg)
• FMAO/VNO group leaders and department heads
• Active communication with internal interfaces in the areas of engineering, 1st level incident management, 2nd level problem management and service/info management and local retained organisation (for e.g. Field Service)
• Active cooperation and communication with supplier, installation teams and other external partners (international and local base DE)

With these skills you are a great candidate:
• Independent, structured and goal-oriented working style.
• Ability to work in a team, assertiveness and confident demeanor.
• Experience in negotiation
• Good office IT skills (MS Office, EVO SAP, PPM, EPMS)
• Mastery of project management methods.
• Good analytical, conceptual and very good organizational skills
• Very good communication skills, convincing arguments, professional presentation skills
• Technical training with 5 years of professional experience
• or completed university / college degree in electrical engineering / computer science with 1-3 years of professional experience in IT or network project management
• Confident spoken and written German (advanced)
• Advanced English
Ideally:
• PMP certification
• ITIL V3 Foundation
• Prince certification

Sounds like the perfect job? We've got even more to offer:
• Hybrid way of working
• Medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalization insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Special discounts for gyms and retailers
• Annual Company Bonus
• Ongoing Education - we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
• You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
• Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company
• Flexible Vacation - Take time off when you need it, we trust you
• Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

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, color, 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.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.
#VOIS

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.