Location: Newbury/London (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
We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.
We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.
We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.
You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Why VodafoneThree
Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.
We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.
You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.
We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.
Be part of our Business UK function, 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
You will be overseeing the complete end-to-end product life-cycle for a segment of the Cyber Security portfolio, including Managed Security Services (MSS) and Network Security. This involves product development, continuous improvement, life-cycle management, and decommissioning. Additionally, collaborating with the Security Product community to ensure market success and achieve product KPIs
Key accountabilities
Portfolio and Product Management
- Strong understand of the subject matter and able to articulate and advocate your product/portfolio across stakeholders
- Lead new product development projects and the implementation of their features and services.
- Drive the successful performance of products into the appropriate sales segments and market
- Ensure products deliver excellent internal and external customer experience
- Continuous management of existing products, including driving business efficiencies
- Contribute towards the overall cyber security product strategy with responsibility for shaping your individual product/portfolio strategy and roadmap
- Track and measure success of product, reporting into stakeholders at regular cadence
- Create robust business cases and share product proposition to support future development
- Alignment with overall VBUK strategy and the Product and Proposition overarching Product Strategy
- Key contributor and collaborator across the Security Product community, working effectively with GTM and Product Marketing
- Forge strong relationship with Sales, driving performance but also ensuring we gain valuable customer insight which we feed back into future product development and product backlog
- Creation and management of valuable Sales enablement
- Maintain good understand of the market utilising available market info and working closely with Proposition collegues
Stakeholder Management
- Maintain regular engagement with operational stakeholders to optimise product performance
- Product specific engagements with key partners and vendors, in conjunction with SCM and Partner teams
- Regular updates to management stakeholders on product performance
- Sales and Customer engagements to promote products, answer enquiries and gain feedback
- Marketing and Propositions interlock to ensure alignment to strategic direction
Who you are
- Product Management experience with the proven ability to manage an entire product life-cycle from concept to launch for B2B/ Enterprise
- Commercially minded with the proven ability to build a business case and create a P&L
- Proactive, with a can do attitude, receptive to change
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Experience of engaging directly with customers, and customer facing teams
- Understanding of supplier management
- Understanding and proven ability to define complex sales and service delivery processes
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a complex matrix structure e.g Vodafone Group
- Good communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Project management and planning
- Good business acumen and ability to translate complex technical solutions into enablement for Account Managers and Sales Specialists
- Knowledge of Cyber Security, understanding of the technology and best in breed partners
- Broad understanding of Telecommunications/Communication Service Provider marketing, capability, products, etc
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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 care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.
Need to know
We 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-us/) for guidance.
We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.
During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.
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