VodafoneThree - Product Manager Cyber Security
- Newbury, Berkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri*HybridAt Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues 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. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.Who We AreWe're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today.We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.Why VodafoneThreeJoin us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.Be part of our Business UK function, 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).What you'll doYou will be overseeing the complete end-to-end product life-cycle for a segment of the Cyber Security portfolio, including Managed Security Services (MSS) and Network Security. This involves product development, continuous improvement, life-cycle management, and decommissioning. Additionally, collaborating with the Security Product community to ensure market success and achieve product KPIsKey accountabilitiesPortfolio and Product Management
- Strong understand of the subject matter and able to articulate and advocate your product/portfolio across stakeholders
- Lead new product development projects and the implementation of their features and services.
- Drive the successful performance of products into the appropriate sales segments and market
- Ensure products deliver excellent internal and external customer experience
- Continuous management of existing products, including driving business efficiencies
- Contribute towards the overall cyber security product strategy with responsibility for shaping your individual product/portfolio strategy and roadmap
- Track and measure success of product, reporting into stakeholders at regular cadence
- Create robust business cases and share product proposition to support future development
- Alignment with overall VBUK strategy and the Product and Proposition overarching Product Strategy
- Key contributor and collaborator across the Security Product community, working effectively with GTM and Product Marketing
- Forge strong relationship with Sales, driving performance but also ensuring we gain valuable customer insight which we feed back into future product development and product backlog
- Creation and management of valuable Sales enablement
- Maintain good understand of the market utilising available market info and working closely with Proposition collegues
- Maintain regular engagement with operational stakeholders to optimise product performance
- Product specific engagements with key partners and vendors, in conjunction with SCM and Partner teams
- Regular updates to management stakeholders on product performance
- Sales and Customer engagements to promote products, answer enquiries and gain feedback
- Marketing and Propositions interlock to ensure alignment to strategic direction
- Product Management experience with the proven ability to manage an entire product life-cycle from concept to launch for B2B/ Enterprise
- Commercially minded with the proven ability to build a business case and create a P&L
- Proactive, with a can do attitude, receptive to change
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Experience of engaging directly with customers, and customer facing teams
- Understanding of supplier management
- Understanding and proven ability to define complex sales and service delivery processes
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a complex matrix structure e.g Vodafone Group
- Good communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Project management and planning
- Good business acumen and ability to translate complex technical solutions into enablement for Account Managers and Sales Specialists
- Knowledge of Cyber Security, understanding of the technology and best in breed partners
- Broad understanding of Telecommunications/Communication Service Provider marketing, capability, products, etc