Manager_Technical Release Manager_Pune

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  GT Group Data Centres
Posting Country:  India
Date Posted:  7 Jan 2026
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.

Role Purpose

Lead project phases from G0 to G5/6 gate, coordinating deliverables for gating decisions and approvals.Manage project delivery for all connectivity demand requests from major customers (Group Data Center) and OPCO within NSU scope.Interact with customers and stakeholders across the GO organization to capture requirements, highlight dependencies, and resolve issues.Collaborate with service connectivity build teams (Vodafone Cloud Infrastructure, DC Service Design, office networks, Global network engineering) for early design and customer demand management.Drive customer interaction at the project level and provide an interface for stakeholders.Engage regional demand teams for delivery within OpCo network.Work with distributed teams of design and product owners to achieve outcomes.Ensure timely delivery and ongoing services by controlling schedule, risks, scope, and budget.Support Principal Service Delivery Manager in managing escalations up to senior management.Own end-to-end project delivery, lifecycle activities, and budgets.Improve delivery processes with a focus on automation and continual service/KPI improvement.Stay updated with technology trends and upskill self/team for new areas of work.Engage in agile projects and transition them to offshore.Create work breakdown structures (WBS) or sprints, collate estimates, and create schedules based on business needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage all customer-driven connectivity projects for VF-Group and OPCO across technology platforms.Lead multiple projects/programs, leveraging team capabilities in design, build, test, implementation, and project management.Deliver all VCI demands requiring OPCO or VCI connectivity.Own and manage project budgets for customer-driven projects within NSU product portfolio.Drive prioritization across NSU departments for customer projects.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience

Technical Skills:

  • SDN/Network Orchestration foundations
  • Public Cloud Connectivity overview
  • Edge Cloud Architecture overview
  • Fundamentals of AWS/Azure/OCI/GCP environments

Methodologies:

  • Agile (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Participation in sprints, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups for connectivity product development

Soft Skills:

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Continuous improvement and simplification
  • Engagement in skill-building activities

Must-Have Qualifications

BE/BTech in Electronics/Telecom/IT
Project/Program/Delivery Management experience
Proven Project Management capability (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe)
 

Key Performance Indicators

  • On-time project delivery within approved budgets for all projects/programs
  • Timely, accurate reporting and proactive issue identification
  • Contribution to Network Delivery project repository

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.
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About Vodafone

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, 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.

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