IT BUDGET PLANNING TECH SR. LEAD

Join Us Lead the development and execution of IT budget planning processes, ensuring alignment with Vodafone goals and efficient resource allocation.
Oversee the planning, forecasting, and monitoring of IT budgets while optimizing cost control and financial performance.
Collaborate with senior IT leadership, finance teams, and stakeholders to provide strategic financial guidance, improve budget processes, and ensure the financial health of IT operations.
Role Profile •    Accountable for IT&VAS budget.
•    Submit the DB and LRP CAPEX sheets and support the technology budget planning and strategy team for the IT budget planning tasks •    Accountable for IT TCO •    Provide regular budget status reports, variance analysis, and forecasts to senior management •    Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place   Competencies and Qualifications Core competencies, knowledge and experience.
•    High-level of strategic & critical thinking •    Strong Leadership and communication skills •    Decision making and risk assessment.
•    Structured, analytical and results driven.
•    Simplicity in communicating and negotiating complex ideas.
Must have technical / professional qualifications.
•    B.
c of Engineering or Computer science.
•    Proven experience in budget planning.
•    Experience and awareness of IT technology.
•    Strong leadership experience.
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 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.
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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.
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