Specialist AI Agile Product Owner Lead

About this Role Within the Telco domain, network programmability and automation are critical enablers of efficiency, resilience, and scalability. Vodafone is developing global SDN-based automation solutions for Transport and Transmission networks, increasingly enhanced with AI / GenAI capabilities to improve decision-making, reduce manual effort, and accelerate innovation. The Automation Agile Product Owner is responsible for owning and driving the AI-enabled automation roadmap. Acting as a key cross-functional interface, the role bridges business, engineering, and data teams to maximise the value delivered by Agile development teams. The role ensures alignment between product vision, stakeholder needs, and execution, with a focus on delivering scalable AI-driven SDN automation solutions What you’ll do Key accountabilities and decision ownership: Define and own the product vision, roadmap, epics, and release scope for AI/GenAI SDN automation solutions. Manage and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities, dependencies, and delivery capacity. Translate business, operational, and user needs into clear user stories, features, and backlog items. Lead stakeholder engagement across product, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure alignment and shared understanding. Drive use case definition and value realisation for AI-enabled automation (e.g. assurance, optimisation, anomaly detection Who you are Core competencies, knowledge and experience: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum) and product ownership practices. Solid knowledge of SDN and transport network technologies in a multi-vendor environment. Strong AI / Gen AI experience in Automation (LLMs, prompt engineering, and real‑world applications) and /or relevant certifications Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams. Experience in backlog management, requirement engineering, and product lifecycle delivery. Must have technical / professional qualifications: Experience in software development, design, and Agile frameworks (2–3 years). Knowledge of SDN technologies, including REST/RESTCONF/NETCONF APIs and YANG data models. Relevant experience and knowledge in AI/ GenAI automation, ML models Benefits Hybrid work model Bonus on top of the gross salary. Meal voucher (Ticket Restaurant), Flexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays. Intensive Summer Schedule during July and August. Up to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations. Private Health and Life Insurance for employees. 25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off. Optional Pension Plan. Access to an online learning platform for continuous training. Please, apply with an English version of your CV. #LI-Hybrid REF: 286365 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. 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.