Senior Strategy, Partners & Innovation Manager

Location: London / 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   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  Vodafone UK Business is growing in a competitive and declining market, but we're not stopping there. Our ambitions are to grow faster, outperform the market and partner with our customers to succeed with us.   It's an exciting time to join us in an important leadership position in UK Business as The Senior Product Strategy & Lifecycle Manager.  In this role you will have the opportunity to shape and transform the team and our product strategy. It's a great role to build networks and collaborate across all of Vodafone UK Business, bringing teams together to deliver the product strategy.   In this role you will:   
• Lead the development and execution of the overarching Vodafone UK Product strategy, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and roadmap planning, based on product performance KPIs and in close collaboration with Product Portfolio leads  
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs 
• Foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, customers, and third-party vendors to enhance product offerings and market reach 
• Bring innovation to life, by identifying, qualifying, and delivering industry, customer and/or technological "firsts" in the UK market.    
Our people are our most important asset, the role holder must be able to demonstrate leadership of large cross-functional teams, that empowers, supports and facilitates getting the best from people. They should also have demonstrable ability to successfully balance the needs of the individual, customer and business.  Who you are   
• Comprehensive understanding of Telco including emerging technology, customer demands & competitive dynamics  
• Strategic mindset with a strong commercial focus - proven track record of defining and implementing strategy and product plans alongside managing a P&L
• The ability to create a future vision and lead/galvanise an organisation behind it to deliver transformation and change 
• Earning customer and partner loyalty through C-Suite influencing and engagement 
• Proven leadership of building and managing high performing direct and cross-functional teams 
  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.  #vodafoneuk #LI-Hybrid


• Comprehensive understanding of Telco including emerging technology, customer demands & competitive dynamics
• Strategic mindset with a strong commercial focus - proven track record of defining and implementing strategy and product plans alongside managing a P&L
• The ability to create a future vision and lead/galvanise an organisation behind it to deliver transformation and change
• Earning customer and partner loyalty through C-Suite influencing and engagement
• Proven leadership of building and managing high performing direct and cross-functional teams
  
  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 Vodafone UK Business is growing in a competitive and declining market, but we're not stopping there. Our ambitions are to grow faster, outperform the market and partner with our customers to succeed with us. It's an exciting time to join us in an important leadership position in UK Business as The Senior Product Strategy & Lifecycle Manager. In this role you will have the opportunity to shape and transform the team and our product strategy. It's a great role to build networks and collaborate across all of Vodafone UK Business, bringing teams together to deliver the product strategy.

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., 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.