Principal Technology Account Manager
Posted 18 hours 54 minutes ago by Vodafone Group Plc
Permanent
Full Time
Sales & Marketing Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Account Size 
Account or subset of a large account with typical TCV of €50m
CoverageEnd-to-end Technology portfolio across VOIS, VCI and Digital & IT domains
StakeholdersCIO, CIO-1, Senior TAM, CALs, Engagement Managers, Sales and Commercial Operations
LeadershipMatrix leadership of cross-functional teams across Technology GSLs and domains
Key Accountabilities Account Management- Own and manage the Technology P&L at contract level across the full deal lifecycle.
- Execute the agreed account operating model in alignment with the Senior TAM and CALs.
- Provide qualified input into the Technology portfolio strategic roadmap aligned to the overall account plan.
- Bring together Engagement Managers and Delivery Leads to ensure cohesive execution across the Technology portfolio.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with CIO and CIO-minus-one stakeholders through deep understanding of customer business, technology priorities and challenges.
- Maintain strong insight into customer Technology strategy and future needs to shape VOIS's long-range positioning.
- Co-create solutions and shape deals with customers, influencing strategic account planning and opportunity identification.
- Act as the primary point of contact for new demand, RFPs and deal-shaping activities.
- Serve as the Technology single point of contact for RFP responses, ensuring high-quality and differentiated proposals.
- Originate new opportunities and lead competitive bid responses through structured commercial pathways.
- Drive opportunity mining, demand qualification and demand/change governance.
- Own and manage the end-to-end bid cycle, including preparation, coordination and commercial sign-off.
- Shift account engagement from reactive delivery to proactive, value-led Technology partnership.
- Work with Engagement Managers and Delivery Leads to ensure the right Technology talent is deployed within budget.
- Partner with Technology Commercial Support teams on RFP responses, contract management, recharges and commercial governance.
- Support the creation and review of complex pricing models to ensure proposition profitability.
- Influence and drive overall account and deal strategy in alignment with Senior TAM and CAL priorities.
- Shape strategic Technology narratives and ensure clear, differentiated win strategies are communicated to customers.
- Support portfolio governance to maintain strong value delivery across the Technology ecosystem.
- Engineering degree with 15+ years of experience in the Technology industry.
- 7-8+ years of relevant client management experience with clear commercial responsibility.
- Proven experience delivering business outcomes in a commercial environment.
- Background working in Systems Integrator or IT Services organisations.
- Strong expertise in commercial governance, financial management and deal shaping.