Technical Product Manager - German Speaking

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 a detail-oriented Technical Product Manager to lead time-critical and business-critical B2B product development projects. The individual will ensure that customer needs, organisational capabilities, and strategic objectives align while working across cross-functional teams. This role plays a central part in shaping product concepts, defining requirements, driving project execution, and supporting the full product lifecycle.

What you will do

• Implement time-sensitive and business-critical projects in alignment with agreed scope, quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee local project budgets up to EUR 2 million, including planning, forecasting, and financial oversight.
• Deliver development projects in waterfall, agile, or hybrid models, using relevant demand-intake and fulfilment processes.
• Serve as the key interface between local commercial product management teams and cross-functional delivery units, collaborating with 10+ specialists across functions such as product management, customer operations, network engineering, IT design/development, security, and external partners.
• Act as a trusted consultant during concept phases to define realistic and feasible scopes that balance customer needs with organisational capabilities.
• Manage the full requirements and solution definition phase, ensuring consideration of functional, non-functional, security, SOX, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct user-centric testing aligned to customer journeys.
• Drive product lifecycle activities in partnership with commercial product managers, identifying optimisation opportunities and overseeing enhancements that improve functionality and customer experience.
• Manage local governance processes, including necessary approvals and compliance with product management frameworks.

Who you are

• Skilled in conceptual thinking, analytical reasoning, and strategic planning.
• Quick to understand new products, systems, and data structures.
• Highly organised, proactive, and committed to collaborative delivery.
• Confident in leading cross-functional teams and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experienced in project management across waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies, covering risk management, budgeting, planning, and communication.
• Hold a degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, or equivalent.
• Bring at least three years of experience in project management, ideally within B2B product development.
• Possess telecommunications knowledge, including B2B products and tariffs.
• Fluent in English (B2) and German (GER B2).

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

• Opportunities to lead impactful B2B product development projects with meaningful business outcomes.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and global ways of working.
• Professional growth through hands-on delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience working with agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Chance to influence product lifecycle decisions and customer-centric improvements.

In return we provide you with

• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• Access to internal and external trainings via other providers
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with One Business Mobile Superior subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
• Cafeteria package
• Private Medical Services
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• Life and accident insurance
• You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
• You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
• You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per wee

What skills you will learn

• Advanced project and product management techniques across multiple delivery frameworks.
• User-centric testing and customer-journey-driven design thinking.
• Cross-functional leadership in a highly technical and international environment.
• Deep understanding of B2B telco products, systems, and regulatory considerations.
• Enhanced strategic planning, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

VOIS Equal Opportunity 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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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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