Team Leader Project Management with German

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Network Operations
Posting Country:  Romania
Date Posted:  28 Apr 2025
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.

Your day to day:

Manages high-complexity projects related to the development, modification and implementation of new software and hardware functionalities and capabilities in Vodafone networks.
It ensures the development, implementation, modification, testing and harmonization of the software and hardware solutions of the computer systems as well as of the existing telecom applications in the operators' networks, in order to fulfill the quality and response time requirements of the projects..
 

With these activities you will have a great impact on our business:

Main responsibilities:
Performs activities that combine analytical skills with adequate knowledge of software and hardware technology, in order to develop, test, implement and modify IT systems containing telecommunications, mobile and fixed software applications
o    Coordination of IT projects
o    Development and adaptation of customized software
o    Implementation of new solutions and functionalities
o    Coordination and professional development of the staff
•    Coordinates the development of software solutions for automating development tasks and troubleshooting network problems
•    Coordinates the development of scripts to support the automation of tasks and the self-resolution of potential network incidents

•    Plans, sets priorities and allocates the necessary resources in order to achieve the objectives set in the software development and adaptation projects, taking into account the compliance with the delivery terms, the budgets and the compliance with the specific KPIs.Urmareste permanent proiectele informatice din cadrul echipei  si elaboreaza rapoarte referitoare la starea si evolutia acestora precum si a riscurilor identificate  
•    Estimates the costs for carrying out the activities of development and adaptation of IT systems, making recommendations regarding the definition of budget lines within the projects
•    Provides the management team with information on the status of the projects and escalates the risks that may appear in the ongoing projects.
•    Provides solutions in various phases of the project and makes recommendations to avoid the identified risks
•    Supervises and coordinates the project team to detect and solve technical problems by organizing periodic meetings with all parties involved in the project.
•    Coordinates the team and assigns the tasks for the fulfillment of the management objectives of Incidents and Problems related to the systems for which he is responsible
•    It is ensured that all IT projects are implemented according to customer-specific change management procedures (Change Advisory Boards of Vodafone OpCos)
•    Coordinates the operation of customized software solutions, applications within a defined framework and in accordance with the requirements of telecom operators
•    Planning, reconfiguration, integration and optimization of network software parameters in accordance with the quality criteria defined using programming languages and methods specific to telecom applications
•    Guides direct subordinates to ensure a high level of performance within the team, constantly monitoring individual performance and establishing corrective actions to achieve individual and group objectives
•    Periodically performs checks on the safety conditions at the workplace and ensures that the safety rules are implemented in accordance with the legal requirements
 

With these skills you are a great candidate:

•    4-5 years of experience in the Telecommunications
•    Knowledge and experience in different IT systems, services and telecommunications technologies;
•    Ability to make decisions and evaluate medium and long-term effects;
•    Team-oriented spirit
•    Advanced knowledge of project management
•    Very good communication skills. 


Technical/profesional certifications/required: 
•    Higher education, preferably technical (eg: Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Automation and computers)
•    English and German (written and spoken);
•    Solid knowledge of Firewall Security (eg Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper SRX). Cisco CCNP Security or equivalent is a plus
•    Solid knowledge of transport technologies, Firewall and Datacenter (L2, L3) as well as load balancing (eg Cisco ACI, Nexus, F5). Cisco DCIT, F5 201
•    Advanced knowledge of LAN Infrastructure & Security (eg Cisco ISE). Cisco SISE/CCNP Security or equivalent certifications.
•    Advanced knowledge of Core IP network administration. Cisco CCNP certification or equivalent is mandatory, CCIE is a plus.
•    Solid knowledge of managing WIFI networks
•    Team work.

Sounds like the perfect job? We’ve got even more to offer:

•    Hybrid way of working
•    Medical and dental services 
•    Life and hospitalization insurance 
•    Dedicated employee phone subscription 
•    Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: 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  
•    You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology 
•    We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
•    Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

 

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status. 


Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.  
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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.