Wholesale Project Manager

Vodafone

Join Us At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. What you’ll do • Lead end-to-end program management for fiber connectivity projects by coordinating delivery across stakeholders • Serve as the primary operational lead for coordination and managing daily activities, multi-party governance forums and cross-functional technical delivery workstreams. • Facilitate steering committee governance including agenda management, decision recording, and cross-partner action tracking. • Lead regulatory coordination activities by ensuring timely compliance and proactive renewal management. • Own and maintain the master project schedule; drive critical path management, milestone tracking, delay identification, and mitigation planning across routes. • Coordinate passive infrastructure delivery (fiber optic networks, civil works, duct deployment, technical shelters) and active equipment interconnection across corridor segments in alignment with stakeholders • Manage commercial governance and delivery alignment, including sales activity tracking, revenue reconciliation, cost allocation, and periodic financial reporting to all stakeholders. • Facilitate issue resolution and structured escalation processes across all partners by ensuring contractual performance alignment with contractors. • Maintain the program risk register and lead change management, system integration coordination and business continuity planning across the projects • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations • Provide technical support for hyperscaler and OTT customer engagements, ensuring infrastructure delivery meets enterprise-grade specifications. • Deliver periodic technical and operational reports to stakeholders and senior leadership. Who you are University degree in Electrical-Electronics, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, or MIS. Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) preferred. Professional Experience • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in telecommunications or large-scale infrastructure sectors • At least 5 years in backbone fiber, DWDM transmission, cross-border connectivity, or major infrastructure program delivery at senior project manager level • Demonstrated experience in multi-party projects , joint venture, or international program governance environments • Commercial background with international telecom operators, hyperscaler/OTT customers, or fiber connectivity initiatives Technical & Professional Expertise • Strong knowledge of passive and active fiber optic infrastructure (DWDM transmission systems, network protected route architecture, fiber specifications and testing methodologies) • Familiarity with OSS/BSS systems, telecom regulatory frameworks and ROW/permitting processes • Understanding of IRU, dark fiber, wavelength and capacity services commercial models • CAPEX/OPEX management, SLA design, and KPI-driven delivery governance experience • Knowledge of hyperscaler/OTT technical requirements including low-latency and high-availability architecture standards Competencies & Performance Drivers • Exceptional multi-stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills. • Structured analytical thinking, complex problem-solving, and sound decision-making under pressure • Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation capabilities across international environments • PMP or PRINCE2 certification required; ITIL, Agile/SAFe are advantageous Additional Requirements • Fluent in Turkish and English (written and spoken; C1 level minimum) • Willingness to travel domestically and inte