Vodafone

Product lead

Vodafone  •  Cairo, EG (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role

The Product Lead is accountable for driving the end-to-end delivery of complex digital products, ensuring they meet business requirements, quality standards, and timelines. This role coordinates across cross-functional teams, resolves delivery challenges, and ensures smooth execution within agile frameworks.

Alongside managing high-complexity products, the Product Lead will mentor and support less experienced Product Owners, sharing best practices in backlog management, sprint planning, and stakeholder communication. The role emphasizes operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver impactful products efficiently.

What you’ll do

  • Product lead is purely a leadership role which involves directing the offshore product owners responsible for a specific product.
  • Perform regular control checks on work performed by less experienced Product Owners in one or more projects.
  • Proactively share all best practices related to process, requirements, ...etc
  • Works very closely with SW engineering management team for new proposals, initiatives, etc
  • Product lead presence is a must in onboarding new local markets or for any new project kick off phase.
  • PL Foster an environment of creative thinking, positive criticism, open communication, risk taking, and recognize employees for appropriate behavior.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and senior leadership team to identify strategic and innovative uses of technology to drive business growth, profitability, and efficiencies.
  • Ability to onboard new streams of work, squads, or business areas and to support the digital transformation of any project type

Who you are

  • Educated in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
  • Fluency in English C1 is a must
  • Previous experience as a Product Owner is essential.
  • Good understanding of software development principles and practices.
  • Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Digital product mindset with the ability to navigate complex delivery environments.
  • Passion for user-centred design and product development.
  • Ability to mentor colleagues and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

  • Opportunity to lead high-impact digital products and transformation initiatives.
  • Exposure to senior business stakeholders and engineering leadership teams.
  • Opportunity to shape product delivery practices and influence strategic technology decisions.
  • Experience leading geographically distributed product teams and supporting organisational growth.
  • Involvement in onboarding new markets, projects, and business capabilities.

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced product leadership and strategic delivery management.
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management at senior leadership level.
  • Agile governance, product operating models, and delivery optimisation.
  • Coaching and mentoring techniques for Product Owners and digital teams.
  • Digital transformation planning and execution across complex environments.
  • Technology strategy alignment with business objectives.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

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

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About Vodafone

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's lives and the world around us.

Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live, we protect the planet and help our customers do the same.

But we’re not just shaping the future of technology for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team too. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable, more inclusive world.

If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities and support to help you belong and make a real impact.

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Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1982
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