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We are seeking a highly capable Managed Services Delivery Lead to oversee first and second line operations across a multi-market European cluster. The individual will ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery, aligned with the digital and OSS strategy, while maintaining strong network performance. The role involves driving operational transformation through automation, AI and digitalisation, enhancing incident management, improving service quality, and supporting business continuity. The candidate will also oversee stakeholder management, budget ownership, service migrations, workforce planning and process optimisation.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and coordinate First Line and Second Line operations across multiple countries and technologies within a defined cluster model
Establish and optimise processes and procedures for all operational teams, ensuring consistency with standard operation models and local market needs
Continuously enhance operational services through proactive measures, performance monitoring and corrective actions
Estimate costs and contribute to CAPEX and OPEX planning, while ensuring adherence to departmental budgets
Represent operations in service reviews and act as a key escalation point for local network teams
Safeguard all Health & Safety requirements by ensuring appropriate procedures are followed by team members
Recommend operational best practices and support the development of standardised quality frameworks
Define team roles, recruit talent aligned with approved headcount, and establish robust training plans to uplift skill sets
Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives across the multi‑market cluster
Build strong working relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders
Expand the existing Managed Services portfolio and integrate additional domains into the operational scope
Enable ongoing business transformation, operational excellence and process improvements at First and Second Line levels
Provide direction, inspire innovation, and support team leads in achieving service quality and SLA commitments
Act as a single point of contact for selected cross‑functional projects involving dotted reporting teams
Requirements:
Strong understanding of multi‑technology telecom networks, including 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, transmission, IP, backbone, signalling and value-added services
Skilled in Agile ways of working, strategic planning, and organisational design
Excellent communication in English, with additional languages considered an advantage
Proven ability to identify improvement areas, enhance processes and drive transformation in a matrix environment
Strong commercial awareness and ability to generate synergies across functions
Effective stakeholder engagement, relationship‑building and influencing capabilities
Demonstrated history of improving customer satisfaction
Skilled in managing teams in high‑pressure and crisis situations
Experienced in mentoring, developing talent and building engaged teams
University degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, IT or related fields
Minimum 4 years’ experience managing diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams
What we offer:
Opportunity to lead multi‑country operations in a highly visible and strategic role
Exposure to cutting-edge telecom technologies and advanced automation practices
Collaboration with international teams across multiple Vodafone markets
Professional development through continuous learning, coaching responsibilities and organisational transformation initiatives
Ability to influence operational strategy across a large and complex managed services environment