SENIOR MANAGER_ PRODUCT OWNER

What you’ll do The IT Development Authority provides expert knowledge, working in line with the technology roadmap and standards to develop applications / products.
The IT Development Authority focusses upon development of programme logic for new applications / products or analysis and modification of logic in existing applications (activities may also include elements of technical testing).
Typically reports to Senior IT Development Manager.
Who you are * Uses best practice knowledge to support the future capabilities for the IT development function; * Assists, advises and contributes to developing strategic IT Development standards; * Works effectively with colleagues through development activities enabling achievement of the IT strategy; * Contributes to delivery of development activities in line with the business brief and SLAs; * Resolves application domain challenges across the critical systems (e.
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Billing, CRM and Provisioning); * Supports the team for the evaluation of Request for Proposal (RFPs) in project delivery.
Ensures solving problems, analysis and interpretation of differing situations in order to identify, search and select the best solution; * Understands the business needs and provides technological support of demand management during concept and solution design phases and change requests; * Maintains strong relations with relevant stakeholders, to include Architects, Solution Designers, project team and vendors; * May provide informal guidance to junior staff.
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.
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We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.