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

Coverage

End-to-end Technology portfolio across VOIS, VCI and Digital & IT domains

Stakeholders

CIO, CIO-1, Senior TAM, CALs, Engagement Managers, Sales and Commercial Operations

Leadership

Matrix 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.
Client Relationship Management
  • 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.
Capability Management
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • 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.