Group Product Manager: Cloud

2 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time


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When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.
The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.
Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024.

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

  • Responsible for Product strategy and support to Vodacom Group EBU and the 8 African operating companies by providing domain speciality for Cloud, Hosting and Cyber Security solutions.
  • To define product strategy to support the uplift of 'Cloud' (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) and 'Cyber Security' services, inclusive of capabilities, technology, customer journeys and operational models. Possess both commercial acumen to set strategy and business objectives, as well as technical competence to develop and build platforms and journeys.
  • Drive standardization across markets to foster reusability and speed of deployment, ensuring cost optimisation across the group to ensure the most efficient product strategy and operating models.
  • To lead and develop his/her respective relationships with the Vodacom OpCo's showcasing the Vodacom Spirit behaviours. Using influence and negotiating skills, drive the OpCo product roadmaps steering and managing the various product teams to support our group strategy. Help markets navigate new global ICT trends through the maturity curve of Cloud, Hosting and Cyber Security services.
  • Own and manage a matrix of commercial and technical relationships between Vodacom Group (Commercial, IT, Risk, Legal, Marketing, etc ), Vodafone (VF Group Product Taxonomy), Delivery Vendors, OpCo's (8 Markets), Technology Partners and more.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Working with the different OpCo Exco's, to develop and agree overall enterprise product strategy.
  • Group Product SPOC for all markets for Cloud, Hosting and Cyber Security. Interface between OPCO's, Group and vendors.
  • Improve experience and reduce costs through the deployment & enhancement group platforms and SCM initiatives.
  • Collaborate with marketing & research teams to gather market insights & product strategy.
  • Minimum Bachelors Degree in IT/IS or Commercial.

Preferential qualification / skill:

  • Project Management
  • Marketing Management

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

  • Extensive Product Management experience in an ICT/ Telco / ISP (5 8 years)
  • Experience across different ICT services including cloud, hosting, productivity software, collaboration, cyber security & digital platforms.
  • Experience working with multiple vendors.
  • Commercial aptitude to drive ROI

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 fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
Closing date for Applications
: 03 April 2024.
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.

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