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.
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About this Role

We are seeking a Product Owner to manage the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions within the Software & Product Infrastructure domain. This role operates in a complex international environment, working closely with supplier teams, operating companies, and Group Technology stakeholders. The individual will play a key role in shaping product evolution, implementing agile practices, and ensuring that hardware and software solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with Vodafone’s global architecture.

What you will do

• Build and evolve the technology strategy and integration approach in line with product-level vision and objectives.
• Collaborate with teams managing VOIS products to define and align technology roadmaps.
• Produce and deliver comprehensive technology and implementation plans.
• Partner with Product Managers to agree on product features and delivery priorities.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, Solution Designers, and Architects to develop detailed project and delivery plans.
• Coordinate vendor selection and manage ongoing vendor interactions, including technical requirements, compliance, roadmaps, and performance management.
• Oversee the implementation of hardware and software solutions for internal customers within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Apply and promote agile practices within the team to enhance delivery speed and productivity.
• Stay informed about relevant technology trends and vendor developments to ensure VOIS customers benefit from modern, high-quality solutions.

Who you are

• An experienced Product Owner with hands-on experience using a scalable agile methodology.
• Skilled in coordinating end-to-end solution design across distributed and virtual teams.
• Experienced in audits and external audit environments.
• Knowledgeable in designing and implementing SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS cloud solutions, access management platforms, digital channels, and mobile or fixed telecommunications services.
• Confident in working with Single Sign-On technologies such as OpenID, SAML, and OAuth, as well as LDAP, ABAC, and RBAC models.
• Familiar with middleware concepts, web technologies, microservices, mobile networks, and 4G/LTE and 5G technologies.
• Experienced with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• A clear communicator with strong presentation, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledgeable in the software development lifecycle and agile development tools and practices.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

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
• 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
• Loyalty Programme
• 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
• Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company
• 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 stakeholder and vendor management in a global delivery model.Deepened expertise in cloud, identity, and access management technologies.Practical application of agile practices within large-scale infrastructure and product environments.Strategic product and technology planning aligned to enterprise architecture.

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 be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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