Technology Strategy Manager

Vodafone Group; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone, a leading international telecommunications company, is seeking a key member for its Technology Strategy Team in London. This role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and previous experience in technology and consultancy environments. The selected candidate will lead projects to deliver Vodafone’s Technology Strategy, driving adoption and ensuring effective communication across various teams.

Benefits

Discretionary yearly bonus: 20%

Company car: £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks

Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid

Private medical family plan: fully paid

Private pension with 2:1 matching

Access to private dental and free health assessments

Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, etc.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in technology and strategy environments.
• Previous consultancy background preferred.
• Experience leading complex international programmes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Domain and Market Technology Strategy Teams.
• Deliver assigned elements of the Vodafone Technology Strategy.
• Drive adoption and communication aspects of the Technology Strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Storytelling

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.

What you’ll do

• Be a key member of an influential, high profiled and diverse Technology Strategy Team.
• Collaborate with the Domain and Market Technology Strategy Teams to develop, monitor and report on the progress of Tech2025 Technology Strategy to the Technology Leadership Team (TLT) and wider stakeholders.
• Delivery of assigned elements/ components of the Vodafone end-to-end Technology Strategy, e.g. responsible for a domain specific strategy or group of them.
• Delivery of assigned elements / components of the Vodafone end-to-end Technology Priorities, including supporting analysis of plans vs agreed strategy/priorities.
• Think strategically, be able to see the bigger picture but also be able to delve into the detail and offer critical challenge and insight across the technology landscape., Drive the Adoption and communication aspects of the Technology Strategy and work closely with: Tech Portal, Tech Community and Campaigns.

Who you are

• 5+ years of relevant experience in technology and strategy environments. A mix of both is preferred.
• Previous background in consultancy with a customer centric lens; such as the Big 5 and a knowledge of Strategy best practices is preferred.
• Capable of creating and driving strategy process and managing key stakeholder
• Ability for storytelling, using data to draw insight and tailoring communication for Technology Leadership, senior leadership and colleagues, Previous experience in building and driving successful stakeholder management plans.
• Experience in leading complex international programmes: the role holder will need to be able to work cross functionally with Local Markets and Group across matrixed functions.

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

• Discretionary yearly bonus: 20%
• Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630
• per month.
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of whichthe first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private medical family plan: fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

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.

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 https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.