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Agile Portfolio Manager

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VBPS Product&Platform Engin.
Posting Country:  Spain
Date Posted:  21 Apr 2024
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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Would you like to be part of our new adventure in Malaga? Vodafone Group is launching its new technological HUB (MSH), an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.


Come and join us to create the future together!

 

A key part of the IoT-Connectivity strategy is to deliver IoT growth through a series of technology developments and third party integrations across group and local markets. The primary objective of the role is to deliver best in class IoT-C business solutions driving overall business growth through leadership and best practice guidance across SAFe Portfolios and multiple Agile Release Trains in the IoT-C business area. 

 

The responsibilities include:

  • The role will be accountable for continuous improvement and business transformation to best practice Agile ways of working, growing and leading the team to implement Agile processes and practices across all levels 
  • Servant Lead and Coach and co-ordinates work of ARTs & Suppliers
  • Works closely with Solution Management & Stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment 
  • Host Value Stream Mapping workshops to ensure optimal ART structure across the Portfolio 
  • Ensure optimal resource allocation across ARTs in line with forecasted demand 
  • Establish a demand process ensuring prioritised demand flow into the ARTs 
  • Facilitates Solution level ceremonies including RTE Syncs, Solution Architect Syncs and Solution Demos.
  • Drive continuous improvements to TTM and deployment release frequency 
  • Ensures SAFe values and principles are implement consistently e.g. relentless improvement and how these are measured 
  • Ensure Solution level artefacts for example Solution Intent and PI Delivery Roadmap established 
     

What you bring: 

  • Portfolio management with credibility at D-Band level, excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, a trusted leader with the ability to develop and communicate the objectives, inspire, coach, and motivate the team.
  • Manage relationships with senior stakeholders both internal and external, managing risks and issues at a strategic level. 
  • Experience delivering behavioural change across Portfolios into key SAFe roles (e.g. LPM & product management) .
  • Change agent who can influence and persuade business leaders. 
  • Team development and leadership.
     

Please apply with an English version of your CV

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Why Vodafone?
At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.  We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity.

Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation.
We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. 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.
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. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.

 

Benefits: 
We offer hybrid (2 days in the office).
Competitive salary.
Intensive Summer Schedule.
Intensive schedule every Friday.
Health Insurance.
Life insurance.
25 days holiday + December 24th and 31st.
Online training.

 

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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.

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