IT PRODUCT LEAD - VOIS

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
We are seeking an experienced IT Product Lead specialising in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) domain. This role sits within the Vodafone Product team and focuses on owning and evolving SAP Ariba CLM solutions end to end. The role combines deep functional expertise with technical understanding, enabling effective collaboration with business stakeholders, system integrators, architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deliver a robust and future-ready product roadmap.


What you’ll do

Own and drive the end-to-end demand-to-delivery lifecycle, from requirements definition through to business-as-usual support.
Act as a subject matter expert for SAP Ariba CLM, providing guidance on both process and technical topics.
Validate functional and technical designs delivered by system integrators to ensure alignment with business needs and architectural standards.
Collaborate with process owners, global process leads, shared service organisations, and cross-functional teams to harmonise requirements through workshops, design, testing, and deployment activities.
Review and analyse Ariba quarterly releases to assess impact, prevent regression, and advise the business on new functionalities.
Maintain strong executive stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective design and delivery of the Ariba and CLM product roadmap.
Support testing activities including test strategy, material preparation, execution, and defect management.
Contribute to training materials, data cleansing, data mapping, and data migration activities within the SCM and CLM domain.
Engage with operations and business stakeholders to discuss incidents, major issues, and drive optimal, sustainable solutions.

Who you are

An experienced professional with strong hands-on knowledge of Contract Management, particularly SAP Ariba CLM and Sourcing.
Well-versed in wider SCM and SAP ecosystems, including S/4HANA, MDG, and contract-related integrations with Ariba.
Equipped with a balanced functional and technical background across end-to-end purchasing processes (direct and indirect) and vendor contract management.
Experienced in a business-facing role, such as product ownership, product leadership, or consulting.
Brings management consulting exposure with the ability to learn quickly, analyse complex topics, and make informed decisions.
A confident and inclusive communicator, comfortable engaging with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Knowledgeable in SAP and non-SAP integrations, with an appreciation of enterprise architecture principles.

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

The opportunity to shape and influence a global CLM and Ariba product roadmap within a complex, enterprise-scale environment.
Exposure to senior stakeholders across Vodafone, enabling meaningful impact on revenue and cost optimisation processes.
Collaboration with diverse, international teams and strategic partners in a transformation-focused setting.
A role that balances strategic thinking with hands-on product ownership across the full delivery lifecycle.

What skills you will learn

Advanced product leadership skills within SAP Ariba CLM and integrated SCM landscapes.
Deeper understanding of enterprise architecture and system integration across SAP and non-SAP platforms.
Stakeholder management and executive communication in a global, matrix organisation.
Release management and regression analysis for large-scale SaaS platforms.

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.


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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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