Portfolio and Commercial Manager
Job description
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
Role purpose:
To assist Commercial Governance & Programme Management team in delivery of all CBU programs.
Key accountabilities;-Working with various stakeholders to ensure launch dates and deliveries against KPI targets set in business cases, including ensuring best practises and alignment to defined Governance process.
-Timely escalations when targets are not being achieved and tracking of any project issues.
-Ascertaining solutions to ensure (revised) target deliveries, including project prioritisation based on resources and strategy.
-Ensuring timely communication and reporting is done to CBU and the rest of relevant units.
-CBU Strategy Planning & Delivery management through all stakeholders.
-Products Budget management & Commercial Execution Excellence.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:- Understanding of project delivery and acceptance processes, methodologies within a fast-paced telecommunication environment
- Proven experience in working with various stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Understanding of the principles, governance process and frameworks of successful project management from commercial point of view.
- Competency in project planning, tracking and successful closure of project issues.
- Strong oral, written, reporting and presentation skills.
- At least 2 years of Project management job experience.
Full product lifecycle, from ideation to closure, including documentation and stakeholder coordination
Strategic reporting and communication across business units, driving execution excellence
Key performance indicators
- Number of Achieved/Actual Projects Vs planned projects ( with metrics such as ROI, costs, planned budgets, and time (including time to market).
- Timely, Updated and accurate project documentation including project plans and project performance dashboard.
- 100% Alignment to CBU Governance process.
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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Together we can.
Skills mentioned

Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company, providing mobile and fixed services to over 330 million customers across 15 countries and thriving in the providing of technology communications. The company believes in a digital future that connects everyone for a better tomorrow, and is committed to using technology to improve the lives of people and businesses alike. What began with the first mobile call in the UK in January 1985 has evolved into a global powerhouse in communications technology, with a focus not just on user connectivity, but also on social impact and sustainability. Over the years, Vodafone has expanded its footprint to include significant operations in Africa, where it reaches more than 76 million customers via its financial technology services. This innovation in the telecommunications industry underscores Vodafone's ambition to lead in providing secure, reliable services that empower people, protect the planet, and maintain trust with customers. With around 93,000 employees dedicated to connecting people everywhere, Vodafone continues to invest in cutting-edge technology, striving towards its goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. By managing operations in 22 countries and partnering with networks in numerous others, Vodafone not only connects individuals but aims to transform lives through its expansive product offerings, from mobile and broadband services to emerging IoT solutions.
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