INNOVATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS LEAD

Why work for us.
At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future, a more connected, more inclusive, and more sustainable world.
We believe technology is only as powerful as the people using it to create a better tomorrow.
Role Purpose.
The innovations & special projects lead is responsible for developing and delivering strategic projects that will drive and deliver the long term Consumer objectives across all segments.
For this you will demonstrate strong attention to detail, be highly structured in your approach & have a passion for working with and communicating with others.
The role will involve working alongside the key stakeholders within Consumer to identify growth & customer opportunities and formulate strategies that leads to Vodafone continually outperforming our competition and delivering best in class customer experiences.
You will be responsible for demonstrating a strong customer focus and external orientation to bring new ideas and thinking to Consumer.
The role will also require a strong strategic mindset, exceptional analytical skills, good understanding of communications and IT technology and an excellent track record of successfully defining strategic plans.
You will also be required to lead regular discussions at Director level within Vodafone, where clarity of thought & communication, based on deep insight and rigorous methodology is crucial.
Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities.
Deliver on the growth ambition for our existing segment portfolios through creation of a pipeline of concepts from insight to idea to consumer validation and through to successful execution in market Work closely with the Consumer Leadership Team to develop our long-term customer thinking, strategy and 3 year plan Lead longer term segment development and strategy, ensuring alignment with market opportunities and consumer insight through developing concepts, test and learn, fine tune design and building longer term roadmap for success On behalf of the Marketing Tribe team lead on the prioritization of the rolling Consumer backlog.
Ensure alignment across Marketing Tribe and Consumer as a whole Working alongside Proposition Mangers and Product Owners through distilling market analysis, customer and competitive intelligence, industry and technology trends into usable insight for compelling strategy formulation Lead regular strategy review workshops across Consumer to understand and identify customer trends & channel developments and opportunities that could have an impact on our strategies or our future ability to compete effectively We Are Looking For You, If You Have.
Minimum 5 years Marketing/Consulting experience with a focus on proposition/product ideation, design & development Experience at formulating strategy as part of a product management/ commercial/ marketing position and/or through a management consulting/ strategy role  Experience working cross functionally & delivering on time and under pressure Strong focus on Customer experience with a result driven attitude and detail-oriented approach, while being comfortable to navigate through ambiguity to define direction and recommendations in an effective and timely manner Understanding of our products and services; high level of commercial expertise is required including understanding of product P&L, unit economics, profitability and product lifecycle management Education to a degree level or highly relevant compensating work experience; previous telecommunications / other services industry marketing experience advantageous Solid communications & presentation skills (written & verbal) Who we are.
Vodafone is pioneering Ireland's gigabit society.
We are Ireland's leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers.
As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world's largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents.
We’re at the forefront of innovation in Ireland.
From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving.
Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people.
No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential.
You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you’ll get to play a role in delivering Ireland’s Gigabit Society! Our people are at the centre of everything we do.
We employ approximately people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland.
Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded.
We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training, development, performance management and flexible benefits.
Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.
We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.
When choosing us.
When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits!  •    Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are.
•    Competitive Salary •    Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance •    Generous Employer Pension contribution •    Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts •    Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills! •    Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products! •    23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday •    Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies.
We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work.
We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.
When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible.
And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one.
Its starts here.
It starts with you.
#LI-JB1   #LI-Hybrid   Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.