Strategy & Planning Lead

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.

What you’ll do

• Support the definition and continuous refinement of Vodafone Enterprise’s medium- to long-term strategy, aligned with Vodacom Group and Vodafone global priorities.
• Evaluate new business opportunities through build, buy, or partner options (e.g., M&A, joint ventures, ecosystem partnerships).
• Conduct strategic assessments of markets, technologies, and customer trends to identify areas for differentiation and competitive advantage.
• Lead strategic analyses (business cases, scenario modelling, synergy assessments) to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with Group Strategy and Finance teams to identify, assess, and execute potential acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic alliances that align with Enterprise growth objectives.
• Support due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of partnership opportunities with tech players, startups, and adjacent industries to expand Vodafone’s B2B ecosystem.
• Partner with Enterprise functional leads (Product, Operations, Technology) to translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps.
• Track execution and measure strategic outcomes against agreed KPIs, ensuring alignment with the overall Enterprise transformation objectives.
• Support the communication of strategy and progress to senior leadership, Vodacom Group, and other key stakeholders.

Who you are

• 6+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or corporate development roles within Telecoms, Technology, or adjacent B2B sectors.
• Strong understanding of B2B / Enterprise markets and emerging TechCo models (e.g., cloud, IoT, cybersecurity, managed services, digital platforms).
• Proven analytical skills and business modelling expertise, with experience evaluating investments and strategic options.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional strategic initiatives without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to synthesize complex ideas into clear, actionable narratives.

• Nice-to-Have

  • Prior experience in M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, or venture investments.
  • MBA or postgraduate qualification in business, strategy, or finance.
  • Familiarity with Vodafone’s operating model or global telecom/tech environments.

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.