We are seeking an experienced AI Product Manager to define and drive the vision, strategy and roadmap for AI and Automation products across Vodafone. This role is responsible for shaping product portfolios, prioritising initiatives, and partnering with engineering, design and business stakeholders to deliver innovative AI-powered solutions that create measurable business value. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking, product leadership and stakeholder management skills to support digital transformation initiatives across multiple markets while ensuring successful product adoption and outcomes.

What you ll do

• Define and drive the AI and Automation portfolio strategy, roadmap and product vision.
• Manage and prioritise the flow of work across allocated squads and portfolio initiatives.
• Define Programme Increment (PI) scope and approve PI objectives to ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Collaborate with proposition, customer and business teams to gather, assess and refine requirements.
• Partner with UI/UX teams to create intuitive and engaging customer experiences.
• Act as a subject matter expert for AI and automation products, providing guidance and insights to stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor Product Owners and designers across one or more strategic initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across local markets and global teams within a distributed delivery environment.
• Identify innovative technology opportunities that support business growth, efficiency and profitability.
• Support the onboarding of new business areas and transformation initiatives.
• Monitor portfolio performance, business outcomes and stakeholder alignment to maximise value realisation.

Who you are

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management and Business Analysis within digital, AI, automation or technology environments.
• Strong understanding of AI, Generative AI, Automation and Digital Product Lifecycle Management.
• Previous experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Programme Manager or Portfolio Manager.
• Practical experience delivering Digital Transformation, AI, Automation or Generative AI programmes.
• Strong knowledge of agile delivery frameworks and methodologies.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent research, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to connect strategic goals to operational outcomes.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Commercial awareness combined with an innovative and customer-focused approach.

Desirable Qualifications

• Agile or SAFe certification.
• Understanding of UI/UX processes and customer experience design principles.
• Knowledge of telecommunications IT, omnichannel platforms or customer-facing digital ecosystems.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to lead strategic AI and Automation products with global visibility.
• Exposure to cross-market transformation programmes and emerging technologies.
• Collaboration with senior business and technology stakeholders across Vodafone.
• Opportunity to influence portfolio strategy, investment priorities and product outcomes.
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation and innovation initiatives.

What skills you will learn

• AI and Generative AI product strategy and portfolio management.
• Enterprise-scale agile product delivery and prioritisation.
• Stakeholder engagement and executive communication.
• Digital transformation leadership across international markets.
• Customer-centric product design and value realisation measurement.
• Strategic roadmap planning for AI, automation and digital solutions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management and Business Analysis within digital, AI, automation or technology environments.
• Strong understanding of AI, Generative AI, Automation and Digital Product Lifecycle Management.
• Previous experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Programme Manager or Portfolio Manager.
• Practical experience delivering Digital Transformation, AI, Automation or Generative AI programmes.
• Strong knowledge of agile delivery frameworks and methodologies.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent research, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to connect strategic goals to operational outcomes.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Commercial awareness combined with an innovative and customer-focused approach.
• Agile or SAFe certification.
• Understanding of UI/UX processes and customer experience design principles.
• Knowledge of telecommunications IT, omnichannel platforms or customer-facing digital ecosystems.