Business Area: VT IT Strategy & Architecture
Posting Country: United Kingdom
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
Our Team
* The Technology Strategy Team is responsible for managing the Technology Strategy lifecycle across the whole of technology for the Vodafone Technology organization. This means our team supports (and is supported by) all technology functions, i.e. Networks, Digital & IT, Commercial and Vodafone Business products, platforms and solutions, Cyber Security, Technology Assurance, Strategy and HR. Our goal is to enable Vodafone to execute its strategy to become best-in-class telco and Europe’s leading platform for Business through our technology strategy.
With us you will
* 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 on our Technology Strategy to the Technology Leadership Team (TLT) and wider stakeholders.
* Deliver assigned elements/components of the Vodafone end-to-end long term (5Yr and beyond) Technology Strategy, e.g. responsible for a domain specific strategy or group of them.
* Deliver assigned elements/components of the Vodafone end-to-end Technology Strategy Priorities (focus on the Y1, Y2, Y3 of our strategy), including supporting analysis of plans vs agreed strategy/priorities.
* Lead alignment with Commercial and Business to ensure our technology priorities support the company strategy.
Who you are
Apply if you have
* 3+ years of relevant experience in technology and strategy environment.
* Proficiency in various technology domains relevant to the organization's industry, such as networks, Digital, IT, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
* Strategic thinking: ability to analyze complex technology landscapes, identify trends, and develop long-term technology strategies that align with the organization's business objectives.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including senior management and business leaders.
* Capable of creating and driving strategy and stakeholder plans, both throughout own organization as well as direct and indirect stakeholders.
* Capacity to lead and influence without direct authority, guiding teams and stakeholders toward a shared vision.
KPIs
* Strategic deliverables are delivered on time and to the right level of quality, including approved and signed off by relevant stakeholders.
Not a perfect fit?
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's in it for you
G Band:
* Discretionary 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/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the 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 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
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.
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