Head of IT Software Development Job at Vodafone (Athens)

Job Description

The Head of IT Software Development is accountable for the end-to-end delivery, engineering excellence, and modernization of Vodafone Greece’s core IT software estate. You will lead multiple internal and partner squads/chapters across the full SDLC. Successful candidate will be member of IT leadership team and will help to define future vision, strategy and and multiyear transformation roadmap of Vodafone Greece IT. This role is ideal for a leader who can combine strong engineering discipline with business outcomes, and who can drive AI-enabled, secure, cloud-ready delivery at scale across critical BSS/OSS domains (e.g., CRM, Billing, Order Management, Provisioning/Activation).

Job Responsibility

Own and oversee several IT core systems – mostly Oracle suit – where you will be ultimately responsible for delivery of commercial roadmap, systems life cycle management – modernization and cloudification, cyber security assurance, etc.
Lead and evolve multiple development teams (internal + vendors), improving speed, quality, efficiency, and predictability of delivery
Establish and maintain IT development standards and SDLC governance across teams and suppliers
Promote AI in every step of SDLC as well as in modernization and life cycle management
Partner with Architecture, Security, and Operations to ensure solutions meet standards and are production-ready (resilience, observability, performance, and compliance)
Own vendor delivery management, including performance, governance, and escalations
Own engineering capacity planning and allocation (skills mix, vendor blend, sourcing approach), enabling a stable cadence and reducing key-person risk
Establish a culture of passion for innovation and relentless improvement
Accountable for budget/finances of the development area and supplier commercials (where applicable)

Requirements

6+ years of experience in senior technical position, preferably in building and managing Product or IT delivery organizations
5-7 years of leadership responsibilities in large delivery organizations, managing cross-functional teams and/or organization-wide programs, influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders effectively within complex context
Experience in major telecommunications BSS/OSS systems, including CRM, Billing, Service Fulfilment and Activation is advantage
Extensive experience in IT strategic planning, organization design and development
Experience in leading engineering functions in complex and dynamic environments
Solid experience in establishing agile principles and processes within large engineering organizations
Exposure to disruptive technologies, by actively being involved in tracking, scouting, experimenting and defining current and future strategies & evolution roadmap
Design and deliver complex implementation and integration of software systems, managing agile delivery at scale
Excellent analytical skills and ability to evaluate options and outcomes and make informed data driven decisions

What we offer

Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
Private Health & Medical Insurance
Hybrid way of working
Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
Special employee offers and discounts

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