PRODUCT OWNER - FIXED VALUE STREAM

Why work for us.
At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future A more connected, more inclusive, and more sustainable world.
We believe technology is only as powerful as the people using it to create a better tomorrow.
Role Purpose.
You will work with a team with skills in software development, testing, architecture, and other product specialists, supported by a Scrum Master, to build and deliver product backlog to achieve product goals for Consumer and Small Business Fixed Broadband services.
You act as an ‘owner’, ensure our fixed broadband product achieves the high standards in the market  and delivery of exceptional customer value.
You are a leader and act as a role model emulating the behaviours and characteristics we desire from the teams who look to you for guidance Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities.
Work with the Chief Product owner to develop and explicitly communicate the Product Goal  Working with key stakeholders to create, gather and clearly communicate the Product Backlog Items Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood to the team and to stakeholders Developing and refining the product backlog items and prioritizing them based on changing requirements and progress to achieving product goals and customer outcomes, including the development of user stories and acceptance criteria.
Creating and maintaining story maps to break work down into smaller increments of value deliverable to customers.
Identify opportunities for enhancements to the product and value delivery to customers.
Working with a cross functional team, using the scrum framework, you will be accountable for the product goals being accomplished and for the value delivered.
Agree sprint goals, actively participate in sprint events, and role model behaviours of collaboration and teamwork.
Own the responsibility for planning and executing successful sprint reviews.
Plan releases of value created by the scrum team, working with agile delivery owners to move user stories or epics through to release to customers.
Own the release plan.
Be the champion and voice of the customer for your product.
Support the Chief Product Owner with updates and reporting to C-Suite and other senior stakeholders on value delivered, progress to product goals, impediments and other key KPIs etc.
We Are Looking For You, If You Have.
Essential.
7+ years experience in Product Owner roles, and able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile software development approaches.
Proven track record in creating and prioritizing a product backlog to deliver a product goals.
Be able to articulate the value of the product with leading metrics and have experience in demonstrating improvements in time to market.
Experience of working with virtual, dispersed teams across time zones, delivering a consumer or small business product backlog Expert in using Jira or similar workflow management tools Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying data-driven insights and digital concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring the highest quality offering is presented to our customers Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communications skills with the ability to influence at all levels including senior management.
Highly Desirable.
Product Owner experience in both organisations using monolithic and microservices tech stacks.
BA/technical Product Owner experience a plus Knowledge of telecommunications industry, fixed broadband products, and technology.
Proven knowledge of ATDD (Acceptance Test Driven Development).
Proven knowledge of Impact Mapping.
Who we are.
Vodafone is pioneering Ireland's gigabit society.
We are Ireland's leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers.
As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world's largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents.
We’re at the forefront of innovation in Ireland.
From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving.
Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people.
No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential.
You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you’ll get to play a role in delivering Ireland’s Gigabit Society! Our people are at the centre of everything we do.
We employ approximately people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland.
Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded.
We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training, development, performance management and flexible benefits.
Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.
We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.
When choosing us……….
When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits!  •    Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are.
•    Competitive Salary •    Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance •    Generous Employer Pension contribution •    Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts •    Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills! •    Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products! •    23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday •    Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies.
We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work.
We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.
When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible.
And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one.
Its starts here.
It starts with you.
#LI-JB1   #LI-Hybrid Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.