Senior EHOD Digital IT

Job Description

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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.

Vodacom DRC welcomes applications from candidates without discrimination and embraces diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage women, neurodivergent individuals, and people living with disabilities to apply. We firmly believe that every individual brings unique and invaluable qualities, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish.

Role purpose

The Senior Executive Head of Digital & IT will manage and steer the evolution of the Digital IT platforms as a key enabler of the company’s business strategy. The role will ensure world class Digital IT platform fully aligned with Commercial strategies and demand. The role is also accountable to drive agile delivery of business capabilities and development of differentiating software functions.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• The Executive Head of Digital & IT will be responsible for all IT related platforms serving, but not limited to, Mobile, Fixed and Mobile-Money.
• Develops and delivers Business Driven IT strategy, projects planning, and projects delivery and technical direction by translating Vodacom business and Group technology strategy for all IT functions.
• Develop DB and LRP budget planning and execution.
• Deliver efficient and scalable IT architectures and designs aligned with Vodafone/Vodacom Group and local Technical Standards and Policies
• Introduction of new IT technologies and solutions in collaboration and alignment with local and Group technology strategy functions (RFPs, Proof of Value, etc) that deliver value and efficiency to business
• Develops and communicates commercially viable business plans, targets and budgets
• Agile and PI based development of new and enhancement of existing business capabilities (products, services, processes, etc) through configuration of logic and/or software development.
• Development and implementation of CI/CD production platforms aligned with Group strategy with focus on digital transformation
• Projects delivery for the modernization/swaps of IT legacy platforms.
• Manage IT Operations (L1/L2) and any IT related incidents.
• Manager of managers. Lead and manage the team through development of objectives and targets for performance and career development.

Core competencies, knowledge and Experience:

• 15+ years management experience in an ICT environment, of which at least 8 years in a leadership capacity, and closely with Business.
• Ability to translate product and operational strategies in a vision and roadmap for Digital IT
• Effective management of a complex organization of professionals and other stakeholders (vendors) providing leadership, problem solving and fast decision making.
• Deep knowledge of Digital IT architectures.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong team with the right expertise and qualities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic business environment.

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• University Degree in Telecom and / or IT as a minimum
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years in IT leadership roles
• Leading SAFE framework certification (optional)

Key performance indicators:

• Commercial projects Go-to-Market
• Budget planning and execution
• IT cost/revenue
• PI Yield

Direct reports: 7

The Senior EHOD Digital & IT will report to: Chief Technology Officer

Department: Technology

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.