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Senior Strategy Manager

Vodafone Group

London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Vodafone UK is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to shape the long-term strategy within their Corporate function. This role entails leading strategic projects, collaborating with key stakeholders, and leveraging market insights to drive growth and competitive advantage. The position offers an excellent career opportunity with substantial benefits.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration and bonus package
Up to 28 days holiday entitlement
Employee discounts and retail vouchers
Pension plan and share schemes
Top learning and development tools
Market leading parental leave policies

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in strategic planning and execution.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead specific strategy projects and collaborate with commercial and technology stakeholders.
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of major strategy projects.
  • Keep up to date with developments in Telco and contribute innovative growth ideas.

Skills

Strategic planning
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Business acumen

Job description

Location: London *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full Time


*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.


Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.


What you’ll do


The Strategy team at Vodafone UK play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company's long-term objectives, driving growth, innovation, and competitive advantage in the telecommunications industry. The team leverage comprehensive market analysis, strategic planning, and collaboration with key stakeholders to identify emerging opportunities, anticipate industry trends, and formulate actionable strategies that propel the company forward in a dynamic and competitive marketplace.


The Senior Strategy Manager will play a pivotal role in the development of Vodafone UK strategy within and across functions within the business and will provide a continuous perspective on Vodafone’s strategic position in the market vs. competitors.


The role holder will lead specific strategy projects in close collaboration with commercial and technology stakeholders within the UK / Vodafone Group, quantifying trade-offs and developing actionable recommendations for the UK General Management Team (GMT). They will also proactively develop perspectives on structural changes that impact Vodafone's market position, supporting the Head of Strategy and Business Development in leading the annual strategic planning process. Key accountabilities include:

  • Developing & deploying innovative methodologies for strategic problem solving, factoring in competitor actions and other sensitivities.
  • Leading and managing the end-to-end delivery of major strategy projects, developing a robust fact base and recommendations, and socialising recommendations with key stakeholders.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders across Vodafone UK, major European OpCos & relevant Group Functions
  • Developing effective networks for gathering information, hypotheses, socialising insights, and sense checking of emerging recommendations.
  • Keeping up to date on developments in Telco and adjacent industries and actively contribute to pipeline of innovative growth ideas.

Who you are

  • Proven experience in strategic planning and execution.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Track record of driving business results through the development and implementation of innovative strategies.
  • Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
  • Effective and impactful C-Suite communicator
  • Action oriented with relentless curiosity to address ambiguity and uncertainty


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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