Deputy General Manager-Project Manager -Pune
About VOIS:
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.
Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.
Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.
About VOIS India:
In 2009, VOIS started operating in India and now has established global delivery centres in Pune, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. With more than 14,500 employees, _VOIS India supports global markets and group functions of Vodafone, and delivers best-in-class customer experience through multi-functional services in the areas of Information Technology, Networks, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Digital Business Solutions (Robotics & AI), Commercial Operations (Consumer & Business), Intelligent Operations, Finance Operations, Supply Chain Operations and HR Operations and more.
Role
Role purpose: As a Project Manager, you are responsible for driving process improvements, standardizing procedures, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting. You play a key role in enhancing policy frameworks, managing projects, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
• Project Management:
o Drive projects by identifying and developing plans for various initiatives, ensuring continuous trade and business operations.
o Ensure process requirements are embedded in solution designs for different initiatives
• Lead the review and update of process documentation:
o Ensuring it is a complete and intuitive representation of the process.
o Work with PGT team to ensure ARIS/Signavio reflects it correctly
• Standardization and Automation:
o Drive standardization and automation initiatives to reduce the risk of misstatement and improve financial reporting accuracy.
o Develop and implement strategies to enhance automation and standardization efforts.
• Budget and Forecast Management
• Growth and Development:
o Support the business in driving sustainable growth to improve returns.
o Collaborate with essential stakeholders to align with customer-focused priorities.
o Ensure process documentation is updated in accordance with changes from roadmap initiatives.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
[max 5]:
Project Management:
• Leading and managing projects, meeting project management timelines, aligning with stakeholders, delivering the requirements
• Supports the FOCUS strategic Programme drive performance to ensure that the Finance Transformation is on time and on quality
Stakeholder Management:
Core competencies, knowledge and experience [max 5]:
• High level of analytical and problem solving as well as presentation skills
• Business acumen and ability to identify varied business problems and suggest solutions, even “out of the box
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Results oriented and experience of managing and leading projects
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
• University degree and/or Masters, further post graduate business qualification CA/ CWA/MBA highly advantageous
• In excess of 8 years finance experience, APA/ICO experience desirable
Key performance indicators [max 3]:
• Standardisation & Automation
• Process Improvement
• Proactive engagement with key stakeholders
• Deliver well constructed communications to the stakeholders as well as to global community
• Develops effective working relationships with Shared services, group functions and the local markets
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.
VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment India:
VOIS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and we welcome and value diverse people and insights. We believe that being authentically human and inclusive powers our employees’ growth and enables them to create a positive impact on themselves and society. We do not discriminate based on age, colour, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
As a result of living and breathing our commitment, our employees have helped us get certified as a Great Place to Work in India for four years running. We have been also highlighted among the Top 5 Best Workplaces for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Top 10 Best Workplaces for Women, Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM and 14th Overall Best Workplaces in India by the Great Place to Work Institute in 2023. These achievements position us among a select group of trustworthy and high-performing companies which put their employees at the heart of everything they do.
By joining us, you are part of our commitment. We look forward to welcoming you into our family which represents a variety of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills!
Apply now, and we’ll be in touch!