Product Manager Cyber Security

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Location: Newbury (Hybrid)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Be part of Vodafone Business UK, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations - from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations - unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).

What you'll do

You will be overseeing the complete end-to-end product life-cycle for a segment of the Cyber Security portfolio, including Managed Security Services (MSS) and Network Security. This involves product development, continuous improvement, life-cycle management, and decommissioning. Additionally, collaborating with the Security Product community to ensure market success and achieve product KPIs.

Key accountabilities

Portfolio and Product Management

1. Strong understanding of the subject matter and able to articulate and advocate your product/portfolio across stakeholders.
2. Lead new product development projects and the implementation of their features and services.
3. Drive the successful performance of products into the appropriate sales segments and market.
4. Ensure products deliver excellent internal and external customer experience.
5. Continuous management of existing products, including driving business efficiencies.
6. Contribute towards the overall cyber security product strategy with responsibility for shaping your individual product/portfolio strategy and roadmap.
7. Track and measure success of product, reporting into stakeholders at regular cadence.
8. Create robust business cases and share product proposition to support future development.
9. Alignment with overall VBUK strategy and the Product and Proposition overarching Product Strategy.
10. Key contributor and collaborator across the Security Product community, working effectively with GTM and Product Marketing.
11. Forge strong relationships with Sales, driving performance but also ensuring we gain valuable customer insight which we feed back into future product development and product backlog.
12. Creation and management of valuable Sales enablement.
13. Maintain good understanding of the market utilizing available market info and working closely with Proposition colleagues.

Stakeholder Management

1. Maintain regular engagement with operational stakeholders to optimize product performance.
2. Product specific engagements with key partners and vendors, in conjunction with SCM and Partner teams.
3. Regular updates to management stakeholders on product performance.
4. Sales and Customer engagements to promote products, answer enquiries and gain feedback.
5. Marketing and Propositions interlock to ensure alignment to strategic direction.

Who you are

1. Product Management experience with the proven ability to manage an entire product life-cycle from concept to launch for B2B/ Enterprise.
2. Commercially minded with the proven ability to build a business case and create a P&L.
3. Proactive, with a can do attitude, receptive to change.
4. Excellent communication skills at all levels.
5. Experience of engaging directly with customers, and customer facing teams.
6. Understanding of supplier management.
7. Understanding and proven ability to define complex sales and service delivery processes.
8. Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a complex matrix structure e.g. Vodafone Group.
9. Good communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
10. Problem solving and decision-making skills.
11. Project management and planning.
12. Good business acumen and ability to translate complex technical solutions into enablement for Account Managers and Sales Specialists.
13. Knowledge of Cyber Security, understanding of the technology and best in breed partners.
14. Broad understanding of Telecommunications/Communication Service Provider marketing, capability, products, etc.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.