Product Manager - Global SIM+ and MNO Interworking

Vodafone Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to enhance their IoT Global SIM+ and MNO Interworking product. Based in the UK, the ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Product Management and 2 years specifically in IoT. This role involves defining product strategies and collaborating with various teams. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with substantial benefits including a yearly bonus and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Maternity leave: 52 weeks (first 13 weeks fully paid)

Private pension with matching contributions

Access to private medical and dental

Additional discounts on various services

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Management.
• 2+ years in IoT.
• Experience navigating complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and features for global connectivity products.
• Collaborate with various teams for product launches.
• Manage product business cases and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Experience in IoT

Stakeholder management

Product lifecycle management

Flexibility to reprioritize

Techno-commercial acumen

Job description

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.

Joining Vodafone IoT’s team means being part of a growing, purpose‑driven organisation at the forefront of innovation. Our teams are made up of curious minds, problem‑solvers, and forward‑thinkers across the world who thrive in a collaborative, high‑performing, inclusive environment.

What you’ll do

Are you ready to drive innovation in the IoT space? Vodafone IoT is looking for a dynamic and experienced Product Manager to expand its team that manages our IoT Global SIM+ and MNO Interworking product. The role will focus on APAC, India and Middle East projects to be executed in collaboration with local operators. This is your chance to be part of a global IoT product portfolio that is central to Vodafone’s Enterprise strategy.

Global SIM+ is a product from Vodafone IoT that provides a seamless and compliant global solution for IoT connectivity in various countries. It enables businesses to deploy IoT services in evolving regulated markets with confidence under a single pane of glass. The solution simplifies business and supply management processes for cost savings and improves time to market from a trusted brand like Vodafone. Vodafone has been recognised as a leader for the 11th consecutive year in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for IoT Connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the strategy and product features to ensure Vodafone IoT achieves unparalleled global connectivity across its footprint, including markets requiring local IMSIs and in highly regulated regions.
• Define and maintain a competitive and industry‑leading product vision and roadmap.
• Work closely with Sales, Pre‑Sales, Partner Management, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, Roaming and Technology teams to develop and drive innovative products and propositions.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure the successful launch and management of the Global coverage connectivity products.
• Manage product business cases, support sales and pre‑sales teams from time to time, product lifecycle management, documentation, and communication to ensure seamless product delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Work with other product managers to resolve and collaborate across the different dependencies and keep key stakeholders updated about vision, strategy and progress.

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Experience in IoT, in a product or techno‑commercial role
• Experience in eSIM and Roaming, with knowledge of MVNO, MVNE models, and connectivity.
• Navigate complex environments effortlessly, combining a strong technology background with commercial acumen.
• Hands‑on experience product lifecycle management.
• Can do attitude with desire to learn outside area of comfort.
• Flexibility to reprioritize activities in a fast‑pacing environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead and motivate virtual teams.
• The gravitas to act as the expert for their portfolio with credibility up to customer ‘C’ level and senior leadership team (SLT) level.
• Ability to work with incomplete information.
• Appropriate experience in leading and motivating virtual cross functional teams and the ability to maintain the right balance between tactical and strategic activity.

Must have experience:

• At least 5 years’ successful track record in Product Management
• At least 2 years in IoT

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What’s in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. From our flexible working and leading people policies to our commitment to personal development and wellbeing, there are lots of ways that we support you.

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks is fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

With more than 200 million device connections around the world, Vodafone IoT is a global leader in managed IoT connectivity – connecting people, places and devices. We help create a smarter, more sustainable, and more connected world - from enabling smart cities and autonomous vehicles to transforming healthcare, agriculture, and logistics. Our work shapes the digital future of businesses – allowing them to effectively manage and monitor their operations using IoT. As a global leader in IoT connectivity – operating in more than 180 countries across the globe - we empower individuals, businesses, and entire industries to unlock their potential through technology that’s secure, scalable, and future‑ready. Vodafone IoT is a subsidiary of Vodafone Group.

Vodafone Group is 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.

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, please refer to the Application adjustments section of our careers website for guidance.

Together we can.