Role Purpose
This role focuses on driving business development and overseeing project management within the fintech and banking sectors. Responsibilities include identifying new opportunities, crafting growth strategies, and understanding key industry players. The role requires managing complex projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery while staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies. Additionally, tracking competitor activities and analysing their offerings will be crucial for developing a competitive advantage and aligning both project outcomes and business initiatives with organizational goals.
Role Profile
Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership:
Business Development & Strategic Partnerships:
• Identify new market opportunities within the fintech and banking sectors
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to craft competitive strategies and enhance business development efforts.
Project Initiation:
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while identifying key stakeholders and establishing effective communication channels.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to support the product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and delivery.
Project Planning:
• Create comprehensive project plans detailing tasks, timelines, resources, budgets, and risks. Manage communication and stakeholder engagement while securing project team commitments.
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes to align project outcomes with overall organizational growth and success.
Project Execution:
• Coordinate project activities, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure efficient resource management and timely delivery.
• Apply industry best practices and stay informed about trends in project management to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Stakeholder Management:
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, manage their expectations, and communicate project progress effectively.
Risk Management:
• Identify and assess potential risks impacting project success, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary to manage and minimize risks.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
● Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management:
● Cross-Functional Communication & Influencing Skills
● High Attention to Detail
● Proficiency in Visual Dashboards and Presentation Tools
● Exceptional Presentation Skills
● Deep knowledge & Business Acumen
● Practiced Fintech, Business Development, or Banking knowledge.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What's in it for you
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Who we are
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
Together we can.