Responsible AI Program Manager

Skip to main contentCareersDashboardProfileEnglishJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionIf we can connect, we can create a better future. Join us.View All JobsHybridResponsible AI Program ManagerLISBOA, Portugal This role is no longer accepting applicationsRequisition ID285595Date posted07/16/2026Join 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.Lead the end-to-end delivery of Responsible AI projects and workstreams, translating policy, risk and regulatory requirements into implemented processes, controls and tooling. Accountable for project planning, governance, stakeholder coordination and change adoption to ensure delivery is on time, within scope, and with measurable benefits. Works across Commercial, Technology, Cyber Security, Corporate Security, HR, Legal, Privacy and Supply Chain to manage dependencies, remove blockers and embed Responsible AI ways of working across Vodafone.What you’ll do Project delivery ownership (end-to-end): Own delivery of assigned Responsible AI projects/workstreams from initiation to closure, defining scope, deliverables, milestones, acceptance criteria and benefits; ensure outcomes are implemented and handed over into BAU with clear ownership.Integrated plan, RAID and reporting: Build and maintain the integrated project plan, RAID log, dependency map and decision log; provide clear, regular status reporting, dashboards and management information for programme leadership and governance forums.Governance and controls implementation: Coordinate delivery of Responsible AI governance deliverables (processes, templates, controls, tooling changes), ensuring requirements are agreed, documented, tested and implemented in line with policy and regulatory expectations.Stakeholder management and delivery cadence: Run delivery cadences (workstream stand-ups, planning sessions, sprint ceremonies where applicable), manage stakeholder expectations, and drive timely decisions to keep delivery moving.Change, communications and adoption: Develop and execute change and communications plans to enable adoption of Responsible AI ways of working, including stakeholder briefings, training inputs, playbooks and launch readiness activities.Risk, issue and dependency management: Identify and manage delivery risks and issues, escalate appropriately, and coordinate mitigations with control owners; ensure alignment with enterprise risk and compliance reporting where needed.Benefits realisation and BAU transition: Define benefits measures and success criteria, track delivery outcomes, and support transition into BAU with clear operating model, ownership, documentation and continuous improvement backlog.Cross-functional delivery coordination: Work closely with Privacy Managers, Product, Technology, Data, Cyber Security and Supply Chain teams to coordinate deliverables, align timelines, and embed Responsible AI requirements into existing delivery lifecycles and supplier processes.Programme support and continuous improvement: Support the Responsible AI lead with programme planning, governance materials, audits/assurance requests and prioritisation; capture lessons learned and maintain a delivery backlog to improve repeatability and scalability.Who you are Bachelor/Master's Degree;Recognised project management qualification or equivalent experience (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMI/PMP) and practical experience using Agile and/or hybrid delivery approaches;Sufficient technical literacy to work effectively with AI/engineering teams (e.g., understanding GenAI/LLM basics, RAG and model lifecycle concepts) and to translate...