Product Manager, 5G & MPN
Vodafone Limited
Product Manager, 5G & MPN
Salary Not Specified
Vodafone Limited, Farringdon
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 20 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 8119419d3e7d4712be080f5f07a1c88c
Full Job Description
- In this role, you'll be responsible for the E2E new product development for Mobile Private Networks, Slicing and E2E solutions from new feature development, continuous improvement, product life-cycle management.
- You'll manage both group and local stakeholders to develop the roadmap and own the deployment strategy for UK.
- You'll need to work externally with our suppliers and partners and align across all local and group teams when it comes to defining UK product strategy and vision.
- You will own the P&L for MPN and associated revenue for UK
- You'll direct the product managers/ Product owners to make sure product delivery meet specific customer, commercial and strategic objectives to expand Vodafone's leadership position and market share and support our sales teams to achieve this.
- Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
- New product introduction
- In-Life product management
- Product exit
- Have solid understanding of 5G Market in UK and across the world
- Have track record of delivering 5G solutions and use cases across key verticals (Transport, Education, Health and Manufacturing)
- Have track record in delivering multi million pound CAPEX investment and launching new product
- Have good understanding of Agile methodologies and product management
- Enthusiastic about new technologies and have the ability to challenge the status quo
- Great communication and presentation skills
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. - Hybrid - At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
- Accountable for new product development
- Be a key part of the UK business 5G squad and reflect the product vision on the decisions that needs taking.
- Determine Enterprise customer needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information
- Define new product features, ensuring these are aligned to the customer experience and outcomes. Working with Technology Product Owner to ensure technical feasibility.
- Take accountability for product documentation, communication and awareness of the product, both internally and externally, and especially at the time of launch - working closely and with the support of the Go to Market team.
- Support pre-sales on inquiries related to 5G products roadmap and strategy.
- Drive continuous improvement in the performance of the product/s across customer experience, profit and revenue.
- Recommend future product lines that underpin future revenue and margin growth
- Deliver product business cases for sign-off by local commercial and business unit decision-making bodies
- Assess and lead continuous improvement activities for products within their portfolio
- Handle escalation of product issues, prepare risk mitigation plans and lead on delivering solutions
- Ensure all local internal and external product communications are up to date
- Provide product consultancy and expertise to sell, deliver and manage customer's in-life
- Continuously review of product against plan and ensuring product delivers against business case and deliver continuous product improvement to ensure product evolves to meet market and customer demands
- Forecast, track, analyse and report on product performance and KPI's ensuring product performance meets business & divisional needs
- Accountable for product decommissioning in the market at the end of lifecycle
- Conduct regular vendor assessment against in-life updates and product roadmap & ensure product performance is monitored to identify product retirement candidates
- Ensure adherence to Group and Kona rationalisation strategies.
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.,
Who We Are
We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Be part of Vodafone Business UK, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations - from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations - unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading organisation as a senior product owner for 5G Ecosystem development to lead on the innovation, market research, lifecycle and rationalisation roadmaps for 5G products for Vodafone UK., We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
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