Project Manager Agriculture VBU Job at Vodacom
Exciting Opportunity: Project Manager Agriculture VBU at Vodacom
Are you passionate about digitizing the agricultural sector and driving innovation in farming? Vodafone is seeking a dynamic Project Manager Agriculture VBU at Vodacom for August 2024. This role is crucial in planning, developing, and implementing digital solutions for farmers, securing funding, and ensuring the ongoing success of agriculture digitization.
Key Responsibilities
As a Project Manager Agriculture VBU, your role will encompass:
- Strategic Planning & Management: Oversee the Connected Farmer solution strategy, manage CAPEX/OPEX requirements, and drive quarterly service improvements in line with GSMA AgriTech standards.
- Product Development: Lead projects to develop and enhance digital farmer services, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Partnership Recruitment: Recruit and onboard new partners and farmer modules, providing necessary technical support.
- Funding & Growth: Identify and secure funding to sustain and expand digital platforms within the agriculture sector.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Keep all stakeholders informed and aligned with technology and product developments.
- Data Security & Quality: Maintain the security, access, and quality of information infrastructure, reports, and records.
Who You Are
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
- Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and excellent communication abilities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Capability to work effectively across various teams with robust stakeholder management.
- Analytical & Business Acumen: Proficiency in analytical skills, business insights, and project management.
- Technical Expertise: Experience in digital skills and product development.
- Resilience: Ability to handle pressure and manage strategic planning and reporting.
Qualifications
- Degree in Information Technology, Telecoms Engineering, or Business.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, sales, or product development.
- Experience in agriculture is a plus.
Why Vodafone?
Vodafone offers:
- Hybrid Working & Generous Parental Leave: Enjoy a flexible working environment and supportive leave policies.
- Four Spirit Days: Dedicated days for personal development and wellbeing.
- Great Benefits: A host of additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance.
At Vodafone, we value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match the job description. You might be the right fit for this or another role within our global family.
Be a part of Vodafone’s culture of innovation and contribute to a brighter future. Interested candidates should visit our careers page at AJIRA ONE for more information and to apply.
