AI & Data Strategy Manager

Vodafone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone VOIS is seeking a senior professional to define and drive Vodafone's AI and Data strategy into execution, translating business ambition into a measurable, outcome-led roadmap. You will balance innovation, efficiency, and risk, leading governance cycles and aligning stakeholders across markets and functions to deliver tangible business value.

You will develop multi-year capability roadmaps, work with enterprise architecture, and scale initiatives across global markets, ensuring

Qualifications

• Senior leader with enterprise AI and data strategy experience.
• Experience aligning business strategy with technology capabilities.
• Skilled at working across markets and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end AI and Data strategy and execution roadmap.
• Define strategic priorities on where to invest, standardise, or discontinue initiatives.
• Develop multi-year capability and architecture roadmap for scale and reuse.
• Translate market intelligence into actionable strategic decisions.
• Lead governance cycles and align stakeholders across functions.
• Identify, quantify, and mitigate delivery, adoption, compliance, and financial risks.
• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable business value across markets.

Skills

AI strategy

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Enterprise architecture

Risk management

Portfolio governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business/data/engineering

Job description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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About this Role

We are seeking a highly capable professional to define, align, and drive Vodafone's AI and Data strategy into execution, translating business ambition into a measurable, outcome-led roadmap. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that strategic priorities are converted into scalable, value-driven initiatives across markets and functions, balancing innovation, efficiency, and risk-aware decision-making.

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end AI and Data strategy and execution roadmap
• Define clear strategic priorities, including where to invest, standardise, or discontinue initiatives
• Develop and manage a multi-year capability and architecture roadmap designed for scale and reuse
• Translate market and competitor intelligence into actionable strategic decisions
• Lead strategic planning cycles and governance cadence across functions
• Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks related to delivery, adoption, compliance, and financial exposure
• Align stakeholders through clear communication and strategic direction
• Ensure AI and Data initiatives deliver measurable business value across markets

Who you are

• A professional with strong experience in enterprise AI and Data strategy and execution leadership
• Knowledgeable in integrating business strategy with technology capabilities to deliver measurable outcomes
• Experienced in working with large-scale platforms and operating models across multiple markets
• Skilled in engaging and influencing stakeholders at senior levels, both internally and externally
• Adept at value-driven, risk-aware decision-making within complex organisational environments
• Familiar with enterprise architecture, portfolio governance, and responsible AI principles
• Educated to degree level in business, engineering, data, or equivalent practical experience

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide AI and Data strategy within a global organisation
• Exposure to large-scale transformation programmes across multiple markets
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders, partners, and technology experts
• A role with significant strategic impact, influencing high-value investments and business outcomes
• Access to continuous learning within a technology-driven environment

What skills you will learn

• Advanced strategic planning and execution in AI and Data domains
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder alignment at scale
• Risk-aware decision-making within complex enterprise environments
• Market intelligence analysis and competitive positioning strategies
• Governance, portfolio prioritisation, and scalable operating model design

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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