Product Owner Solutions

## Join Us\n\nAt Vodafone, we\u2019re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers \u2013 we\u2019re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you\u2019re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do\n\nThe Product Owner within the Solutions team has the role of defining, standardizing and delivering end-to-end commercial solutions for Vodafone Romania\u0027s business customers. Acts as a point of contact between commercial requirements and execution teams (technical, legal, financial, security), ensuring that solutions are compliant, scalable and ready for market launch. The role involves ownership of assigned solutions, from requirement to Go2Market, as well as close collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure a coherent experience for the customer and the sales force.\n\nRole Responsibilities: \n\u2022 Coordinates initiatives to define, standardize and deliver assigned commercial solutions, ensuring that they comply with business, technical and compliance requirements (legal, GDPR, security, finance), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and external partners. \n\u2022 Builds and maintains complete documentation of solutions: functional and non-functional requirements, process flows, responsibilities, SLAs, KPIs, delivery plans and Go2Market, in accordance with the strategy defined by the Chapter Lead. \n\u2022 Manages internal requests received from commercial (sales, marketing, presales) and technical (VBTS, IT, architecture) teams, contributing to their prioritization according to business value and delivery capacity. \n\u2022 Coordinates the delivery of assigned solutions, ensuring compliance with deadlines, budgets and deliverable quality, in collaboration with execution teams and technology partners. \n\u2022 Ensures that managed solutions and services comply with internal compliance regulations and contributes to the dissemination of these requirements within the team and to the stakeholders involved. \n\u2022 Coordinates the definition and implementation of end-to-end Sell\u2013Build\u2013Run processes for managed solutions, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and operational efficiency at all stages. \n\u2022 Coordinates the construction of customer journeys for external customers and internal users (e.g. sales teams), to guarantee a coherent and predictable Go2Market experience. \n\u2022 Contributes to the development of Go2Market materials (product presentations, operational processes, guides for sales teams and customers), in collaboration with the technical, customer operations, marketing, sales enablement and go2market teams. \n\u2022 Monitors the execution of solutions in the portfolio, following up on deadlines, budgets, deliverable quality and defined performance indicators (KPIs), periodically reporting progress to the Chapter Lead. \n\u2022 Contributes to the development of business cases for managed solutions, providing inputs on costs, estimated revenues, profitability model and associated risks. \n\u2022 Coordinates the operational relationship with external partners to define and agree on SLAs and KPIs that support a positive experience for the end customer and for Vodafone sales teams. \n\u2022 Ensures the update of the status of solutions in the internal portfolio management systems and contributes to the transparency of execution within the team and towards VBU management. \n\u2022 Coordinates the tracing of processes and execution flows that allow clear reporting of profitability at solution, partner and customer level, in collaboration with the finance and architecture teams. \n\u2022 Coordinates the compliance of solutions and processes with internal audit norms and provides support in the preparation and support of external certifications or audits regarding quality and operational processes. \n\u2022 Coordinates own professional development and actively contributes to team development through exchange of best practices, learning sessions and involvement in professional training initiatives established by the Employer.\n\n## Who you are\n\nRequired Skills \n\u2022 Relevant technical knowledge of telecom, IT\u0026C and IoT solutions. \n\u2022 Understanding of IAAS, PAAS and SAAS technology architectures and components. \n\u2022 Understanding of B2B telecom sales channels and how connectivity services merge with IoT and ICT. \n\u2022 Applied knowledge of cyber and physical security in the context of business solutions. \n\u2022 Experience in collaborating with external partners and technology providers, including negotiating SLAs and KPIs. \n\u2022 Ability to understand complex technical information and evaluate solutions against business objectives. \n\u2022 Knowledge of agile methodologies, development processes and solution design best practices. \n\u2022 Understanding of end-to-end Sell\u2013Build\u2013Run processes and profitability reporting. \n\u2022 Networking and influencing skills at entry and middle levels of the organization. \n\u2022 Experience in delivering commercial projects in complex organizations. \n\u2022 Basic financial knowledge to contribute to business cases (forecast, costs, revenues). \n\u2022 Clear, structured communication adapted to different organizational levels. \n\u2022 Negotiation, conflict resolution and interdepartmental collaboration skills. \n\u2022 Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions in dynamic contexts. \n\u2022 Entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and orientation towards continuous improvement. \n\u2022 Fluent in English (written and spoken). \nAdditional skills \n\u2022 Proven experience in leading commercial or technology projects. \n\u2022 Attention to detail and ability to work rigorously and autonomously. \n\u2022 Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously. \n\u2022 Performance monitoring skills and providing support to colleagues. \n\u2022 Familiarity with integrating solutions into complex partner ecosystems and sales channels. \n\u2022 Demand management: collecting, evaluating and prioritizing business demands. \n\u2022 Portfolio analysis and traceability of deliverables. \n\u2022 Presentation of solution status and strategic decisions to senior management.\n\nRequired Technical/Professional Certifications: \n\u2022 University degree in IT or technical field. \n\u2022 IT/technical certifications \n\u2022 Project management certifications (e.g. PMP, ITIL)\n\n## Not a perfect fit?\n\nWorried that you don\u2019t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.\n\n## What\u0027s in it for you\n\n\u2022 Hybrid working regime 2 days from the office, 3 days remote \n\u2022 Special discounts for Vodafone employees, Friends \u0026 Family offers \n\u2022 Demo telephone subscription - unlimited (voice and data) \n\u2022 Voucher for the purchase of a mobile phone \n\u2022 Medical subscription to a top private clinic \u0026 other medical benefits \n\u2022 Insurance for hospitalization and surgical interventions \n\u2022 Life insurance \n\u2022 Meal tickets \n\u2022 Bookster subscription \n\u2022 Participation in development programs and challenging projects in the leadership area \n\u2022 Access to internal Wellbeing \u0026 Recognition events \n\u2022 Extra vacation days (for seniority, special events, volunteering) \n\u2022 You will benefit from specializations in your field of activity, through programs based on modern training methods and systems\n\n## Who we are\n\nWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people\u0027s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.\n\nBelonging at Vodafone isn\u0027t a concept; it\u0027s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You\u0027ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We\u0027re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.\n\nIf you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.\n\nTogether we can.\n