VodafoneSenior Project Manager – Global Transformation Programs
Mar. 2017 - Mar. 2019EgyptDeveloped comprehensive business cases and project initiation documentation to justify strategic investments, securing executive sign-off and multi-million-dollar funding approvals. Defined and validated program scope, governance structure, and high-level deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals and cross-functional priorities. Collaborated with financial controllers and analysts to negotiate and finalize project budgets, balancing cost control with operational needs. Obtained full sponsorship and governance endorsement from Steering Committees and Executive Leadership, driving stakeholder alignment and execution authority. Structured and led high-performing project teams, assigning responsibilities based on skillsets and capacity planning to optimize delivery effectiveness. Established project control frameworks, including reporting mechanisms, change control processes, and risk management dashboards, tailored to stakeholder expectations. Designed and delivered end-to-end project implementation plans, with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and contingency measures across prototype, pilot, and enterprise roll-out phases. Built and maintained strong relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors, and interdependent business unit leaders to ensure program success and resolve escalations. Led project status reporting and strategic issue resolution through executive steering forums, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making. Identified and mitigated cross-functional risks, managed scope control processes, and drove structured change management throughout program lifecycles. Assessed business readiness and operational impact to ensure flawless roll-out execution, with full stakeholder buy-in and transition approvals. Delivered tangible business value by forecasting, tracking, and reporting on benefit realization, aligned with broader strategic objectives.