Ventures Development & Governance Manager

The Vodafone Ventures team creates long term value for Vodafone by identifying and executing strategic business development opportunities via a range of joint ventures, strategic partnerships, targeted investments and acquisitions. Existing Ventures include Vodafone IoT, Vodafone’s satellite partnership with AST Spacemobile (including the ‘SatCo’ JV for Europe and responsibility for Vodafone’s direct investment in AST’s equity), Vodafone Iraq and Vodafone’s equity investments in Aduna, Cohere, Pairpoint and Utiq. The Ventures team works closely with the wider Vodafone Investments team, Vodafone’s strategic partners, and across commercial, operational and technology teams spanning all Vodafone geographies. You will lead on the governance for our Ventures, supporting the Director of Ventures and other key stakeholders in all of their engagements with our Ventures. You will understand the challenges, opportunities and strategic goals of our Ventures and their relationship with our Strategic Partners, and will drive and co-ordinate the engagements with our Ventures across the Vodafone Group. You will establish, lead and operate the governance calendar, as well as internal steering, briefing and co-ordination forums. You’ll engage at a senior level internally and externally in support of delivering Vodafone’s strategic priorities.