IT Product Owner

Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Product Owner to lead the full lifecycle of hardware and software products within VOIS IT. This strategic role involves managing product backlogs, defining roadmaps, and ensuring solutions align with organisational architecture and business objectives. The individual will act as the primary liaison between development teams and stakeholders, driving clarity, engagement, and successful delivery.

What you’ll do

• Define and communicate the product vision to agile teams and stakeholders.
• Hold accountability for the success of the product throughout its lifecycle.
• Ensure end-to-end solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with strategic architecture.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to clarify requirements and validate deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact for product requirements and objectives.Facilitate stakeholder engagement and support decision-making processes.
• Oversee data lifecycle management and ensure resilience and performance in design.

Who you are

• Extensive experience in IT systems within corporate functions.
• Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological change and managing organisational transformation
• Proven ability to lead through change and ensure successful adoption of new technologies or processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to align with strategic roadmaps.
• Results-oriented with a track record of driving business improvements through technology implementation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT or technology services.Strategic mindset with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Understanding of Microsoft products and cloud platforms (O365, Copilot, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud architecture principles (elasticity, scalability, high availability).

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid way of working: 2 days per week/ 8 per month
• Medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalization insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: meal tickets/private pension/vacation vouchers/cultural vouchers within the budget.
• Special discounts for gyms and retailers
• Annual Company Bonus
• Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
• You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
• We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
• Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

What skills you will learn

• Advanced product ownership and agile delivery practices.
• Expertise in cloud architecture and enterprise IT systems.
• Stakeholder engagement and change management in complex environments.
• Strategic planning and roadmap development for global IT solutions.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

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.

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