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We are seeking an experienced IT Product Lead specialising in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) domain. This role sits within the Vodafone Product team and focuses on owning and evolving SAP Ariba CLM solutions end to end. The role combines deep functional expertise with technical understanding, enabling effective collaboration with business stakeholders, system integrators, architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deliver a robust and future-ready product roadmap.
Job Responsibility:
Own and drive the end-to-end demand-to-delivery lifecycle, from requirements definition through to business-as-usual support
Act as a subject matter expert for SAP Ariba CLM, providing guidance on both process and technical topics
Validate functional and technical designs delivered by system integrators to ensure alignment with business needs and architectural standards
Collaborate with process owners, global process leads, shared service organisations, and cross-functional teams to harmonise requirements through workshops, design, testing, and deployment activities
Review and analyse Ariba quarterly releases to assess impact, prevent regression, and advise the business on new functionalities
Maintain strong executive stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective design and delivery of the Ariba and CLM product roadmap
Support testing activities including test strategy, material preparation, execution, and defect management
Contribute to training materials, data cleansing, data mapping, and data migration activities within the SCM and CLM domain
Engage with operations and business stakeholders to discuss incidents, major issues, and drive optimal, sustainable solutions
Requirements:
Strong hands-on knowledge of Contract Management, particularly SAP Ariba CLM and Sourcing
Well-versed in wider SCM and SAP ecosystems, including S/4HANA, MDG, and contract-related integrations with Ariba
Equipped with a balanced functional and technical background across end-to-end purchasing processes (direct and indirect) and vendor contract management
Experienced in a business-facing role, such as product ownership, product leadership, or consulting
Brings management consulting exposure with the ability to learn quickly, analyse complex topics, and make informed decisions
A confident and inclusive communicator, comfortable engaging with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders
Knowledgeable in SAP and non-SAP integrations, with an appreciation of enterprise architecture principles
Nice to have:
Agile
What we offer:
The opportunity to shape and influence a global CLM and Ariba product roadmap within a complex, enterprise-scale environment
Exposure to senior stakeholders across Vodafone, enabling meaningful impact on revenue and cost optimisation processes
Collaboration with diverse, international teams and strategic partners in a transformation-focused setting
A role that balances strategic thinking with hands-on product ownership across the full delivery lifecycle