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As a Responsible AI, Security and Privacy Transformation Senior Manager, you will lead the Transformation Program across the directorate, including areas like Responsible AI, Security or Privacy by Design, with strong focus on the first 2 years in the Responsible AI Program The program is a large, complex transformation that will ensure the development of safe, trustworthy, compliant and ethical AI systems at Vodafone, while enabling innovation at scale. You will lead a cross-functional team which delivers transformation initiatives and task forces, including AI Acceleration, Secure by Design Next Gen, Go Faster and other initiatives to come. You will ensure strong delivery focus, governance through controls, tooling, processes and operating models. You will work with various business units, such as Technology, Cyber Security, Legal, Privacy or Supply Chain Management, and local markets to implement the different projects.
Job Responsibility
Define and evolve the enterprise-wide Responsible AI strategy and programme aligned with legal obligations (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR), including scope, roadmap, milestones, budgets and executive reporting
Translate Responsible AI principles into actionable policies and technical standards and requirements
Lead the design and evolution of a scalable AI governance framework, that is adaptable for local markets, business units and risk profiles
Lead workstreams that embed Responsible AI controls, such as fairness, transparency, human oversight, safety and privacy into AI lifecycle stages (Governance by Design)
Create and maintain global AI governance processes, procedures or guidelines for the development and use of AI systems and products
Define and implement AI assurance practices, including testing, validation and monitoring
Oversee and implement requirements for third-party/vendor AI assurance and validation processes
Act as senior subject matter expert on Responsible AI and provide advice on requirements, educate and influence senior leadership on risks, trade-offs and regulatory obligations
Drive AI literacy, training programmes and cultural adoption of Responsible AI practices
Address interventions in the AI Acceleration task force to ensure AI use cases are delivered at pace
Lead the necessary tasks and changes to transform our Secure By Design processes and the tooling that supports it
Requirements
Bachelor/Masters Degree
Experience in technology, risk management or governance roles, with at least 5 years of experience in a senior AI governance, Responsible AI or risk leadership capacity
Demonstrated track record of leading large, enterprise-wide transformation programmes in a regulated industry
Strategic thinking with operational execution capability
Deep expertise in Responsible AI, including in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements such as the EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO/IEC 42001, NIST RMF
Strong foundational understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, including GenAI, agentic AI, model governance
Excellent team management skills, ability to provide strategic direction, delegate tasks and ownership, ability to motivate and empower a team, and to provide strong support
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across the business
strong stakeholder management skills
Experience in a regulated industry (telecoms, finance, healthcare)
Ability to operate under ambiguity and organizational complexity
Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset (e.g., balancing risks and innovation)
High resilience in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
Fluency in English
What we offer
Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders
Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products
Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors
Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products
Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx)
Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles