Portfolio Manager

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• Leads the development, management, and evolution of the products within the Business Broadband Internet portfolio. Defines and executes product strategy and tactical plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and ensures the effective delivery of revenue and profitability outcomes for the business. 
• Crafts and executes the product portfolio roadmap through design, development and delivery processes for the relevant products (which includes, but is not limited to broadband internet over fibre, Fixed Wireless Access 5G, LTE, Satellite and Microwave). Drives pricing strategies and innovation within the portfolio to maximise existing customer bases and acquisition of new customers.  
• Key responsibility of the candidate will be to lead a team of product managers and together manage the Product Lifecycle and deliver on the Go To Market and In-life strategy and the overall customer journey, which is aligned to the portfolio and the business objectives for Fixed Line of Business. Works closely with the various stakeholders across technology, finance, and sales pillars to achieve these objectively effectively while successfully leveraging Vodacom Business as a broader Technology company.

Your responsibilities will include:

Strategy Execution: 

• Develop and maintain deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitor activity related to the Broadband Internet product portfolio and the broader technology market.
• Develop and manage all the relevant products, in line with the Product Development Lifecycle and Management Process, to sustain the revenue and profitability growth of the portfolio in line with business strategy
• Drive the uptake of the product portfolio through engagement with the sales organisation, to achieve or exceed the revenue targets and business objectives
• Participate in shaping sales initiatives and pathways for route-to-market execution of the product strategy, nationally.
• Drive the product revenue & margin targets. Define and own the GTM Strategy for the product portfolio Value Propositions
• Achieve Portfolio Commercial Goals (Target revenue, new business & resign TCV, margin, EBIT & Opex)

Channel Development and Sales Revenue Growth: 

• Participate and drive sales cadence and pipeline management for product portfolio
• Inform the annual targets to be set for the products according to the agreed business plan, remaining overall accountable for revenue for the product. 
• Ensure the product and product partners are correctly setup to deliver the right services and service levels to translate into an above industry Net Promoters Score (NPS) standard. 
• Inform the price monitoring plan and participate in price optimisation exercises

Stakeholder Management

• Managing Stakeholders: Strategic management of stakeholders to achieve success in the market. Builds collaborative partnerships and alliances for market success.
• Managing and collaborating with Vodacom Business management and sales teams to drive profitable growth for the business
• To work closely with Vodacom Business Stakeholders across the value chain to ensure they are ready to support the product & related services
• Collaborate and champion cross-functional working relationships to create a unique, superior customer experience 
• Provide specialised and technical support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organisational objectives
• Manage the multiple internal & external stakeholders across the landscape

Leadership And Team Management     

• Set clear vision and goals for the portfolio and team
• Coordinate and manage performance through KPIs by guiding, directing and motivating the team and other stakeholders
• Ensure that resources are effectively managed and systems and process are optimised to support delivery of the business objectives

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Hold a relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering or IT or related field
• Postgraduate qualifications (Desirable)
• +7 years Relevant Technology and Product management experience
• Familiar with Product Development lifecycles 
• Excellent track record in delivering high value products & services.
• Background in Enterprise Product Management (preferable)
• Leading and managing teams (preferable) 

Technical Competencies 

• Intelligent and strategic with strong business and commercial acumen 
• Good communicator and good interpersonal skills
• Good Leadership skills in (building and maintaining relationships, decision making, problem solving, emotional intelligence, empathy, and coaching and mentorship are key)  
• Confident presenter in sales and customer forums.
• Business development skills – unlocking the opportunity based on customers’ business requirements
• Extensive experience in telecoms/IT design with proven technical co-ordination
• Experience in change management in a technological context
• Team player, strong influence and relationship management skills
• A self-starter with a determination to succeed, balanced with appropriate tact and diplomacy
• Fluent in English
• Ability to lead in high-growth, high-uncertainty environments
• Ability to work in an international and distributed virtual team
• Excellent Customer relationship management skills with ability to interact at Director level
• Strong communication and decision-making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests
• Stakeholder management  - internal and external

Behavioural Competencies 

• Customer Focus: Prioritizing customer needs and delivering excellent service
• Accountability: seeks feedback and identifies opportunities for improvement or innovation
• Collaboration: Actively fosters collaboration, seeks input and effectively partners
• Resilience: Actively seeks opportunities for growth, demonstrates a strong commitment to self-improvement and has a growth mindset
• Flexibility: uses various techniques to influence others (lobbies, approaches decision makers, finds sponsors)
• People Management: Ensure team work together to deliver on their responsibilities creating accountability and ownership   
• Organizational Savvy: Demonstrates strong understanding of assigned strategy for the Business/ Function and creates strong team alignment to the strategy.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 02 July 2026. 

The base location for this role is  Vodacom Midrand Campus. 

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.