Project Lead

Role purposeResponsibility to guide, manage and support product and customer projects through their lifecycle, providing a consistent key point of contact both internally and externally. To lead and take ownership of Internal or external projects, or lead a workstream on large complex projects, in such a way that each underlying project or workstream is accomplished to the complete satisfaction of the sponsor, on schedule, quality assured and within budget.ResponsibilitiesDrives cross functional collaboration and competitive analysis, building strong global stakeholder relationships to maximize market impact, profitability, and customer experience.Operates to manage budgets, deliverables, milestones and timescales for the project to ensure all contractual obligations are met and project benefits are measured.Ensures that the governance arrangements are robust and that reporting lines and communication links are sound. Accountable for developing and maintaining relationships with the key stakeholders, third parties and other external bodies to ensure a positive outcome and be overall responsible for the performance of the project team.Key accountabilities and decision ownershipOversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business priorities and maximizing quality and profitability.Supporting and ensuring solution execution is aligned with portfolio priorities, customer value propositions, and market requirements, supporting long-term profitability goals.Cross-Market Coordination & Customer/Supplier Relationships: Collaborate with regional teams to align strategies, share best practices, and support global product launches.Solution Design and Delivery: Act as key contact for new features and bids, providing guidance to Sales, Product Leads, and Bid Teams on solution feasibility, risks, and delivery requirements. Support the creation of Statements of Work and ensure scalable, competitive, and risk controlled bids.Implementation & Control: Lead end-to-end project delivery as the primary point of contact and escalation. Coordinate activities, prioritize customer requirements, and execute governance through operational and strategic reviews. Ensure structured reporting of progress, financials, risks, actions, issues, dependencies, and changes.Project Closure, Handover & Review: Ensure smooth handover to Operations, support performance during ramp up, conduct Lessons Learned, and coordinate stakeholder communication.Risk, Actions, Issues & Dependencies: Identify, document, and mitigate risks, leading cross-functional actions and ensuring timely escalation.General, Support and Administration: Ensure high quality documentation, accurate system records, customer satisfaction surveys, and adherence to Vodafone Automotive project management standards.Core competencies, knowledge and experienceExperience in automotive/industrial solutions with focus on connectivity and services, with knowledge of main industry standards (Waterfall, Agile, APQP).Leadership & Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to lead and influence cross functional, multicultural teams—both in person and remotely—often spanning multiple organizations.Project & Delivery: Successful track record managing large, complex, multi company projects, coordinating multiple stakeholder groups across geographies.Ability to manage end to end delivery governance, ensuring alignment on milestones, risks, and dependencies while keeping customer requirements at the center.Communication, Negotiation & Relationship Building.Fluent in English.Reward PackageStarts from 45 K€Premio di risultatoTicket Restaurant - 7€Health coverage according to applied CCNLLife InsuranceSmart working policy (40% office based, 60% smart working)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? At Vodafone 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr