RAI, Sec and Priv Transformation Snr Mng

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

As a Responsible AI, Security and Privacy Transformation Senior Manager, you will lead the Transformation Program across the directorate, including areas like Responsible AI, Security or Privacy by Design, with strong focus on the first 2 years in the Responsible AI Program The program is a large, complex transformation that will ensure the development of safe, trustworthy, compliant and ethical AI systems at Vodafone, while enabling innovation at scale.

You will lead a cross-functional team which delivers transformation initiatives and task forces, including AI Acceleration, Secure by Design Next Gen, Go Faster and other initiatives to come. You will ensure strong delivery focus, governance through controls, tooling, processes and operating models. You will work with various business units, such as Technology, Cyber Security, Legal, Privacy or Supply Chain Management, and local markets to implement the different projects.

What you’ll do

• Define and evolve the enterprise-wide Responsible AI strategy and programme aligned with legal obligations (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR), including scope, roadmap, milestones, budgets and executive reporting.
• Translate Responsible AI principles into actionable policies and technical standards and requirements.
• Lead the design and evolution of a scalable AI governance framework, that is adaptable for local markets, business units and risk profiles.
• Lead workstreams that embed Responsible AI controls, such as fairness, transparency, human oversight, safety and privacy into AI lifecycle stages (Governance by Design).
• Create and maintain global AI governance processes, procedures or guidelines for the development and use of AI systems and products.
• Define and implement AI assurance practices, including testing, validation and monitoring.
• Oversee and implement requirements for third-party/vendor AI assurance and validation processes.
• Act as senior subject matter expert on Responsible AI and provide advice on requirements, educate and influence senior leadership on risks, trade-offs and regulatory obligations.
• Drive AI literacy, training programmes and cultural adoption of Responsible AI practices.
• Address interventions in the AI Acceleration task force to ensure AI use cases are delivered at pace.
• Lead the necessary tasks and changes to transform our Secure By Design processes and the tooling that supports it.

Who you are

• Bachelor/Masters Degree;
• Experience in technology, risk management or governance roles, with at least 5 years of experience in a senior AI governance, Responsible AI or risk leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated track record of leading large, enterprise-wide transformation programmes in a regulated industry
• Strategic thinking with operational execution capability
• Deep expertise in Responsible AI, including in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements such as the EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO/IEC 42001, NIST RMF.
• Strong foundational understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, including GenAI, agentic AI, model governance
• Excellent team management skills, ability to provide strategic direction, delegate tasks and ownership, ability to motivate and empower a team, and to provide strong support
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across the business; strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience in a regulated industry (telecoms, finance, healthcare)
• Ability to operate under ambiguity and organisational complexity
• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset (e.g., balancing risks and innovation);
• High resilience in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment;
• Fluency in English.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.