Hybrid Project Manager – Core Transport Ops

at Vodafone

• Job title: Project Manager – Core Transport Ops
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bucharest, Romania

About the role

• Project Manager overseeing Core Transport Operations at Vodafone Germany, coordinating IT-related projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver sub-projects related to IT software, hardware and service solutions supporting Vodafone Germany’s Core Transport Operations.
• Coordinate project planning, scheduling, prioritisation, and execution across various operational and technical streams.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support implementation and integration of Core Transport technologies.
• Ensure project governance by identifying risks, dependencies and challenges; proactively intervene to maintain progress.
• Support the development and optimisation of operational procedures, testing processes and service performance parameters.
• Estimate costs, plan resources and control budget allocation within agreed limits.
• Prepare and present progress reports and updates to Germany-based operations managers.
• Organise regular project team meetings, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Write and manage change requests, including identifying required service testers for night-shift implementation windows.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end service responsibilities across the department’s operational areas.

Requirements

• Experienced in IT or telecommunications project management, ideally within Core Transport or network environments.
• Able to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Skilled in communication, stakeholder engagement and presenting complex information clearly.
• Experienced in identifying improvement opportunities and guiding enhancements in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proficient in managing project structures, processes and information systems.
• Customer-focused, with experience in managing processes that enhance service performance and satisfaction.
• Educated to higher education level in Telecommunications or related field.
• Brings 3–5 years of experience in IT or Telecom environments.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL Foundation or Prince.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.

Benefits

• Hybrid way of working: 2 days per week/ 8 per month
• Medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalization insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
• 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
• 23 days off
• Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave