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Program Manager Job at Vodacom

April 4, 2025

Program Manager Job Vacancy at Vodacom – April 2025

Position: Program Manager
Company: Vodacom
Location: Tanzania
Working Hours: Full-time

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.

What You’ll Do

Role Purpose:

Ensure the successful delivery of technical programs and projects, align them with business objectives, and drive overall efficiency and effectiveness within an organization.
Ensure that complex technical projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget while meeting the strategic goals and objectives of the group.
Network CAPEX & OPEX budget planning and execution through implementation of cost optimization initiatives, effective program management, and commercially driven network investment for maximization of financial returns.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery: Managing and delivering multiple, often simultaneous, technology projects from inception to completion.
Strategic Delivery: Ensuring that technology projects align with the organization’s strategic goals and contribute to its overall success.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating collaboration and reporting among different teams and stakeholders, including partners, business units, and senior management.
Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
Resource Management: Efficiently managing resources, including time, budget, and personnel, to optimize project outcomes.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring that deliverables meet the required quality standards.

Who You Are

Core Competencies & Skills

Project management
Technical proficiency
Strategic thinking
Performance management
Stakeholder engagement
Senior leadership potential
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Planning and organizing skills
Contract and partner management
Ability to manage a changing environment
Results-oriented and assertive

Qualifications & Experience

University Degree in Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or Business Administration.
Advanced knowledge of telecommunications networks & service architecture.
At least 5 years’ experience in Telecommunications or Technology Operations Management, including at least 3 years in leadership roles.
Proven experience working with multiple suppliers, vendors, or partners.
Experience working in complex regulatory environments.
IT background is an added advantage.
End-to-end knowledge of Network Engineering processes.

Who We Are

Vodafone is a leading international telecom company, serving millions of customers worldwide. We believe that connectivity is a force for good. Through our technology, we empower people by connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live. We also focus on protecting the planet while helping our customers do the same.

At Vodafone, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and included.