Media Manager - Media Stack, Audience

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What you'll do:

• Delivering relevant communications and experiences to our customers is at the heart of our strategy at Vodafone.
• Support with defining and delivering our strategy for Media Stack; ensuring the right technologies, processes, governance, frameworks and best practices are in place, to maximise the ROI of our investments.
• Support the Senior Manager to create a centre of excellence for Media and Media Technologies strategy, becoming a focal point and specialist for the discipline.
• Ensure adherence to frameworks and best practices across markets, providing professional expertise and support where required.
• Define and implement governance and value tracking frameworks.
• Report on operational effectiveness and performance through ongoing process/capability auditing.
• Support the Senior Manager to establish best use of (standardised) technology platforms, and lead the relationships with the platforms (strategic development, product roadmap, demos, training etc).
• Identify strategic opportunities in our media stack to deliver efficiency and effectiveness in audience and experience approach, leading to business growth.
• Support Senior Manager in driving training and development agenda for Media Tech, to ensure advantage for Vodafone talent, keeping abreast of key trends and developing thought leadership in these areas.

Who you are:

• In-depth knowledge of Media and Marketing/ Ad Tech platforms (DSP, CDP, Analytics, Tag Management, Personalisation, Adserver, Verification etc.).
• Strong relationship management and ability to influence at a senior level.
• Proven track record at driving and managing projects which create impact through pragmatic problem-solving.
• Experience working in a multi-national and multi-cultural set-up.
• Excellent numeracy, data handling, time management, prioritisation and delegation skills.
• Excellent understanding of paid and owned marketing/ media channels.
• Superior presentation and communication skills.
• Able to successfully navigate between overall strategy and the detailed technical requirements to deliver against that strategy.
• Experience working with Media and AdTech platforms to deliver business growth.
• In-depth understanding of the operational aspects of utilising technologies across the stack.
• Strong prior industry experience from working with other brands, technology vendors or agencies.
• Comfortable working both as part of a team and as an individual contributor.
• Ability to build effective audience and experience strategies which can be facilitated via our technology stack.
• Qualifications or badges which highlight competency and knowledge of Media and AdTech ecosystems is preferable.

Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you:

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year.
• Charity days: 5 days/year.
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay.
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme.
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan.

Who we are:

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. 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 and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to this link for guidance. Together we can. 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.