IT Delivery Lead
5 days ago
Malaga
Join UsAt 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 doThe IT Delivery Lead is accountable for the successful end-to-end delivery of strategic technology programmes, enterprise systems changes, and transformation initiatives across Vodafone’s Group Functions and Local Markets.This role leads the planning, coordination, governance, and execution of complex IT deliveries across multiple workstreams including Applications, Infrastructure, Data, Testing, Deployment, Security, and Operations.The IT Delivery Lead ensures programmes are delivered on time, within budget, to agreed quality standards, while managing internal stakeholders, System Integrators, vendors, and cross-market teams. The role is critical in translating business strategy into executable technology solutions and ensuring smooth transition into Business-as-Usual operations.The IT Delivery Lead role will be responsible to manage the full end to end delivery: follow up on design closure, full test coordination, data coordination (if data migration is requested), solution deployment (including CAB approval) and transition to Global ERP support and operations. Who you areProgramme & Delivery LeadershipLead end-to-end delivery of strategic IT programmes from initiation through design, build, testing, deployment, hypercare, and BAU transition.Own programme plans, milestones, budgets, RAID logs, dependencies, and delivery governance.Ensure delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, scope, and quality objectives.Provide clear status reporting to senior leadership and programme boards.Solution Design & Change DeliveryDrive design closure across business, architecture, product, and technical teams.Ensure all functional and technical designs are approved and aligned to Vodafone standards.Challenge complexity and drive simplification of local market solutions.Oversee delivery of application changes across ERP, Finance, CRM, Billing, Data, and Digital platforms.Stakeholder & Partner ManagementAct as primary IT interface for Group Functions, Local Markets, vendors, and System Integrators.Manage third-party partners against delivery commitments, commercials, SLAs, and quality outcomes.Influence senior stakeholders including CIO, CFO, Programme Sponsors, and functional leaders.Testing & Release ManagementOwn test readiness, planning, execution progress, defect resolution, and business sign-off.Ensure successful release management, CAB approvals, deployment readiness, and production go-live.Coordinate rollback, contingency, and operational readiness plans.Data & Integration DeliveryOversee data migration activities including extraction, transformation, reconciliation, and cutover planning.Ensure seamless integration between Vodafone core platforms, legacy systems, and third-party solutions.Operational ReadinessEnsure Knowledge Transfer from delivery teams / SI partners into support teams.Establish support models, SLAs, runbooks, monitoring, and service transition plans.Drive successful handover into operations with minimal business disruption.LeadershipLead matrix teams across internal technology teams, offshore delivery centres, local markets, and external partners.Build a high-performance delivery culture focused on accountability, speed, collaboration, and continuous improvementWhat's in it for youLocation:Malaga/Madrid or BudapestCore Competencies / ExperienceStrong IT programme and delivery management experience in large enterprise environments.Proven track record delivering complex multi-country transformation programmes.Experience managing System Integrators and global vendors.Strong understanding of full SDLC / Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid methodologies.Expertise across Applications, Infrastructure, Data, Security, Testing, Deployment, and Operations.Experience within telecoms, ERP, finance transformation, CRM, billing, or digital transformation environments.Strong commercial awareness including budgets, forecasting, and vendor management.Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Ability to lead in fast-paced, high-pressure, multi-cultural environments. Technical / Professional SkillsDesirable experience in one or more of:SAP / S4HANA / ERP / RISECRM / Collections / Devices platformsBilling systemsData Warehousing / BICloud / Infrastructure TransformationCyber Security DeliveryIntegration Platforms / APIsServiceNow / ITSMDevOps / CI-CD delivery modelsQualificationsDegree qualified in IT, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.PRINCE2 / PMP / Agile / SAFe certification desirable.ITIL desirable.Success Measures / KPIsDelivery on time, budget, and scopeQuality of solution / defect levelsStakeholder satisfactionSuccessful go-live and service stabilityGovernance complianceTeam engagement and supplier performance BenefitsHybrid work model Bonus on top of the gross salary.Flexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays.Intensive Summer Schedule during July and August.Up to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations.Private Health and Life Insurance for employees and Family25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off.Optional Pension Plan.Access to an online learning platform for continuous training.#LI-Hybrid REF: 282677Please, apply with an English version of your CV.Not a perfect fit?Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.Who we areWe 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.If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to for guidance.Together we can.
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