Role Purpose: Reporting into the EDGE lead, this role is key in exploring opportunity for disruption and acting as the focal point for disruption for _VOIS and its partners. It will involve the identification, incubation and embedding of innovative technologies such as AI, VR and other digital applications to secure Vodafone\xe2\x80\x99s market leadership in digital solutions and future technologies. Key Accountabilities: -

• Act as a catalyst for innovation, across both our existing portfolio and in identifying areas for future investment
• Continuously monitor the external competitor, technology, customer and partner landscapes for potential opportunities
• Proactively identify opportunities to collaborate with external partners & alliances in order to generate and incubate innovation concepts.
• Leverage our Group Technology, and VOIS teams to identify and prioritize opportunities by potential value

• Technical Skills Needed
• Product Development experience across technologies, products, industries
• Incubation & Innovation with future looking technology \xe2\x80\x93 AI or ML or Web3 or Blockchain etc.
• Technology & Business Consulting Experience
• Market Research

About _VOIS:

_VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK. Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group\xe2\x80\x99s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more. Established in 2006, _VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organization, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.

About _VOIS India:

In 2009, _VOIS started operating in India and now has established global delivery centers in Pune, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. With more than 14,500 employees, _VOIS India supports global markets and group functions of Vodafone, and delivers best-in-class customer experience through multi-functional services in the areas of Information Technology, Networks, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Digital Business Solutions (Robotics & AI), Commercial Operations (Consumer & Business), Intelligent Operations, Finance Operations, Supply Chain Operations and HR Operations and more.

_VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

_VOIS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and we welcome and value diverse people and insights. We believe that being authentically human and inclusive powers our employees\xe2\x80\x99 growth and enables them to create a positive impact on themselves and society. We do not discriminate based on age, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a result of living and breathing our commitment, our employees have helped us get certified as a Great Place to Work in India for four years running. We have been also highlighted among the Top 5 Best Workplaces for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Top 10 Best Workplaces for Women, Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM and 14th Overall Best Workplaces in India by the Great Place to Work Institute in 2023. These achievements position us among a select group of trustworthy and high-performing companies which put their employees at the heart of everything they do. By joining us, you are part of our commitment. We look forward to welcoming you into our family which represents a variety of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills! Apply now, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll be in touch!