Global Product Manager

Vodafone Group Plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Global Product Manager in London to drive the development and execution of security propositions. You will have expertise in cybersecurity and manage services aimed at simplifying complex customer security needs. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the cyber security market. This role is pivotal in engaging with local markets and ensuring effective portfolio integration.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive environment

Career development opportunities

Global community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in the Information / Cyber Security market.
• Commercial understanding of customer solutions and investments.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts simply.

Responsibilities

• Develop security propositions to support global portfolio growth.
• Manage cyber assessment and security services for clients.
• Engage with local markets to integrate and plan portfolio.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Job description

Global Product Manager

London, United Kingdom

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.

Vodafone Security is a rapidly evolving strategic function, putting security at the forefront of the Vodafone Business value proposition. In joining the team you will become a founding member of this exciting function, responsible for developing both the strategic and technology vision, alongside the business model and commercial success of the emerging security portfolio. Vodafone Business has a vision to bring enterprise‑grade cybersecurity along with access to leading cyber talent and expertise to organisations that do not have the experience, time or resources to keep up with the rapidly evolving threat landscape. Vodafone Security currently sits within Cloud, Security and Managed Services, a c.300 people strong organisation based across UK, Germany predominantly with emerging presence across the EU.

Role Overview

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for developing, refining and executing security propositions, to support the growth of the global portfolio and the enablement of our sales channels in order to achieve the Vodafone Security strategic goals. You will have a deep knowledge of cybersecurity products, trends and in particular customer buying behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Cyber assessment services that will start the customer journey – to include employee awareness, cyber resilience and vulnerability diagnostics.
• Managed security services include monitoring, incident management and response that will be easy to use, deploy and grow with a business – removing complexity at every stage.
• Professional services focused on risk assessment, testing and employee awareness of phishing attacks.
• Joint investment in an innovation lab focused on security solutions and intelligence for workplace, cloud, IoT and SD‑WAN environments.
• A simple and seamless experience including onboarding, delivery and service management, streamlining the time it takes to deploy and protect a business.
• Engage with local markets and enable portfolio integration and planning, including financial planning and prioritisation.
• Drive simplification and integration of propositions and products into local markets to reduce time to market.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Information / Cyber Security market with general understanding of customer solutions.
• Good commercial understanding with ability to judge value of investments and commercial returns for Vodafone and our customers.
• Ability to communicate complex information and concepts in simple, compelling ways.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, coordinate and influence teams in a matrix organisation – direct, virtual and supplier – in delivering required tasks.
• Comfortable presenting to a wide range of audiences, from C‑level, Sales Teams through to analyst communities and technically aware teams.
• Experience working in roles requiring clear thinking under tight timelines.
• Experience working in matrix organisations, delivering proven results.

Who you are

• Experience in a similar role within the Telco or IT industry (desirable).
• Understanding of security product & portfolio ownership role, and security expertise.
• Excellent communicator – clear precise written and verbal communication style. Facilitation skills a plus.
• Experience working in a customer‑facing environment, in an influential position; build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• External Thought Leader.
• Demonstrate ability to work without close supervision; acts as an accessible reference point for knowledge and expertise.
• A problem solver, ability to identify root causes and make decisions and implement solutions.
• Demonstrable experience of successful complex projects and programmes to meet business expectations and deliver results.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills, along with the personal tenacity and the ability to drive through to conclusion in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.
• Strong cross‑functional working capabilities.
• Excellent reporting and analytical skills.

Benefits

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.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. 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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