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Join Vodafone in Lisboa, Portugal as an SME AI in a hybrid work model (8-10 in-office days per month). Drive the company's Artificial Intelligence strategy, prioritize high-value use cases, and partner with leaders to accelerate AI-driven transformation in a leading international telco.

Requirements

  • Master's or Bachelor's Degree or technical institute certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Proven leadership experience in AI, Data, Technology, or Digital Transformation.
  • Strong knowledge of Generative AI, Machine Learning, Data Platforms, and Cloud technologies.
  • Experience delivering large-scale transformation programs and measurable business outcomes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese.
  • Telecom industry experience is a plus (preferred).

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Generative AI & Machine Learning: Drive the execution of the AI strategy and roadmap by developing and scaling AI initiatives and use cases across business areas.
  • Data Platforms & Cloud Technologies: Evaluate emerging AI technologies and manage strategic partnerships while ensuring compliance, security, and responsible AI adoption.
  • Stakeholder Management: Partner with business and technology leaders to accelerate AI-driven transformation and embed AI into core business processes.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Data Science Manager, AI Product Manager, or Digital Transformation Director roles may bring strong technical leadership and program management skills, alongside meeting the required expertise in AI and stakeholder management.

Job description

Join Us

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. Vodafone Portugal is seeking a visionary and execution-oriented SME AI to drive the company’s Artificial Intelligence strategy and adoption journey. This role will be responsible for identifying, developing, and scaling AI initiatives that drive business growth, operational efficiency, customer experience, and innovation across the organization.

What you’ll do

  • Execute Vodafone Portugal’s AI strategy and roadmap;
  • Prioritizing high-value use cases across all business areas;
  • Ensuring compliance, security, and responsible AI adoption;
  • Partner with business and technology leaders to accelerate AI-driven transformation;
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and manage strategic partnerships.

Who you are

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field;
  • Proven leadership experience in AI, Data, Technology, or Digital Transformation;
  • Strong knowledge of Generative AI, Machine Learning, Data Platforms, and Cloud technologies;
  • Experience delivering large-scale transformation programs and measurable business outcomes;
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills;
  • Telecom industry experience is a plus;
  • AI embedded into core business processes and decision-making;
  • Tangible improvements in customer experience, productivity, and business performance;
  • A scalable AI operating model with strong governance and adoption across Vodafone Portugal;
  • English and Portuguese (Fluency).

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

Apply now
Vodafone

SME AI

Lisbon
Hybrid
  • 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.

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