Wholesale Project Manager

Date: May 15, 2026

Location: Istanbul, TR

Company: Vodafone

Join Us

At 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 do

• Lead end-to-end program management for fiber connectivity projects by coordinating delivery across stakeholders
• Serve as the primary operational lead for coordination and managing daily activities, multi-party governance forums and cross-functional technical delivery workstreams.
• Facilitate steering committee governance including agenda management, decision recording, and cross-partner action tracking.
• Lead regulatory coordination activities  by ensuring timely compliance and proactive renewal management.
• Own and maintain the master project schedule; drive critical path management, milestone tracking, delay identification, and mitigation planning across routes.
• Coordinate passive infrastructure delivery (fiber optic networks, civil works, duct deployment, technical shelters) and active equipment interconnection across corridor segments in alignment with stakeholders
• Manage commercial governance and delivery alignment, including sales activity tracking, revenue reconciliation, cost allocation, and periodic financial reporting to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate issue resolution and structured escalation processes across all partners by ensuring contractual performance alignment with contractors.
• Maintain the program risk register and lead change management, system integration coordination and business continuity planning across the projects
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide technical support for hyperscaler and OTT customer engagements, ensuring infrastructure delivery meets enterprise-grade specifications.
• Deliver periodic technical and operational reports to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Who you are

University degree in Electrical-Electronics, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, or MIS. Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Professional Experience
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in telecommunications or large-scale infrastructure sectors
• At least 5 years in backbone fiber, DWDM transmission, cross-border connectivity, or major infrastructure program delivery at senior project manager level
• Demonstrated experience in multi-party projects , joint venture, or international program governance environments
• Commercial background with international telecom operators, hyperscaler/OTT customers, or fiber connectivity initiatives

Technical & Professional Expertise
• Strong knowledge of passive and active fiber optic infrastructure (DWDM transmission systems, network protected route architecture, fiber specifications and testing methodologies)
• Familiarity with OSS/BSS systems, telecom regulatory frameworks and ROW/permitting processes
• Understanding of IRU, dark fiber, wavelength and capacity services commercial models
• CAPEX/OPEX management, SLA design, and KPI-driven delivery governance experience
• Knowledge of hyperscaler/OTT technical requirements including low-latency and high-availability architecture standards

Competencies & Performance Drivers
• Exceptional multi-stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Structured analytical thinking, complex problem-solving, and sound decision-making under pressure
• Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation capabilities across international environments
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification required; ITIL, Agile/SAFe are advantageous

Additional Requirements
• Fluent in Turkish and English (written and spoken; C1 level minimum)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

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.

What's in it for you

We like to keep them flexible:

•    Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program 
•    Hybrid working kit
•    Ergonomic kit allowance 
•    Digital meal voucher
•    Flexible transportation allowance.
•    Employee assistance hotline & counselling
•    Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
•    Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services 


Plus, plenty more to enjoy!If you want to know more about us and what we do, then visit our website: www.vodafone.com.tr

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Who we are

We 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 https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.