Key Account & Programme Manager

Aggregate function:  Vodafone Business
Business Area:  Local Vodafone Business Unit
Posting Country:  Greece
Date Posted:  22 Apr 2024
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

What you’ll be doing:

The job holder will be reporting to the Public Segment Operations Supervisor and will be taking ownership of programme management and account handling of public sector projects, from its initiation to implementation.
This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines. It will require strong people management and technical and analytical skills.
 

A day in your life will include:

•    Be the first point of contact with tendering authorities from beginning to end of project lifecycle
•    Arrange correct implementation of relevant products, under Vodafone or external partner ownership, 
•    Prepare and ensure timely delivery of all legal agreements with both partners and subcontractors and with public sector Authorities
•    Manage internal and external stakeholders of public sector projects, ensuring timely and according to specs delivery of agreed specifications of public sector projects
•    Arrange and own all payment plans with project Authorities and partners
•    Keep close contact with public sector project owners
•    Ensure smooth transition to new partners/subcontractors, as needed
•    Report in timely and accurate manner to internal and external stakeholders
•    Ensure correct support of products offered following successful implementation
 

What we’re looking for:

•    Bachelor’s degree, preferably in IT or Engineering 
•    Excellent command in writing and speaking of the Greek and English language
•    At least 5 years of experience of working on Public Sector ICT or relevant projects 
Desired:
•    Master degree in IT or PM or higher is considered an asset
•    Project management experience & strong cooperative skills - team working
•    Experience in public sector systems integration projects
•    Strong written communication skills
•    Ability to deliver through internal VF cooperating teams and external partners, having end to end responsibility of the outcome
•    Previous working experience at managing end-to-end public sector projects
•    Strong results orientation and strategic thinking that will drive the assurance of the activities operation for Vodafone and partners.
•    Very good interpersonal skills and ability of fluent communication with customers, internal and external Vodafone stakeholders

What’s in it for you:

•   Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package 

•   Private Health & Medical Insurance  

•   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  

•   Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development 

•   Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day  

•   Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are 

•  Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking 

•  Special employee offers and discounts 

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.