Senior Devices & Portfolio Manager

Head of Device & Product Strategy

Here at Three, we've done things differently since day one. We're a big-hearted energetic bunch, striving for a better-connected life. The energy of our people, the pace at which we operate, and the thrill of making bold moves is exhilarating and addictive. Magic happens when we power the connections that millions value, and you can feel it. When these things combine, phenomenal things happen. We encourage our employees to face their weaknesses, to really open themselves up to new tasks and projects in a super-charged and rich learning environment. We want you to become the best version of yourself.

Senior Devices & Portfolio Manager

As the Senior Devices & Portfolio Manager you will shape the future of mobile tech at Three Ireland. In this high-impact role, you'll lead the ranging strategy and development of our devices and product portfolio across consumer and business segments. You'll stay ahead of global trends in smartphones, broadband, AI, and connected devices, turning insights into product ranges and vendor strategies. Your work will directly influence what our customers will experience next in technology.

What else it involves

• Manage all product vendor relationships and lead vendor roadmap strategies and outlook for Three.
• Develop Three's vendor strategy in association with the Senior Commercial Manager.
• Develop devices, broadband, products & technology portfolio ranging which will support Three's strategic ambitions for consumer and business. Get buy in from all stakeholders and sign off from senior management.
• Research and understand latest trends in technology e.g. AI, supporting ranging strategy and educating key stakeholders within the business to support strategy.
• Align portfolio decisions with company strategy, customer demographics, and market trends across smartphones, broadband, and ecosystems.
• Support product launches and go-to-markets in collaboration with trading, insights, supply chain, and wider business. Including product launches across all channels, including marketing support and performance tracking.
• Support product lifecycle execution, ensuring cross-functional alignment and resolving commercial issues across all channels.
• Work with Three's insights team, Global CKIOD Team to build deep understanding of market trends, segmentation, pricing strategies, competitive landscape across networks and retailers.
• Maintain strong awareness of vendor and group strategies, aligning with network development plans to ensure relevant device support.
• Use commercial insight to identify growth opportunities, maximize ROI, and engage stakeholders on product features and technical requirements.
• Curate and manage a product portfolio that supports evolving customer segments and business growth.

The skills we're looking for

• Experience in developing and executing technology ranges/portfolios for telecoms or multiples.
• A person who has real passion for technology, mobile devices, consumer products and who is future focused.
• Excellent partnership management skills for internal and external facing stakeholders.
• Strong ability to translate hardware, service and technical features into customer benefits, system and service impacts.
• An effective communicator and collaborator who can present a clear strategic outlook for the business.
• In depth knowledge of market and global insights and ability to extract key information to support ranging and product decisions.
• Adaptability to fast pace change of vendor partner roadmaps and ability to cascade effectively.
• Understanding EU & Local regulations and how these shape product portfolios'.
• High Level understanding & analysis of the companies' technical requirements and how these correlates to product roadmap and implementation.

Nice to Have

• Technical, business or marketing degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven leading relationship management & skills.
• Demonstrate market delivery of mobile device/technology products (or other consumer electronic products).
• Consistent proven ability to identify and adopt rational solutions and evaluations to highly emotive issues.
• A self-starter with a passion for technology and business.

Benefits of Working at Three

• Flexible working with our new Hybrid model, our employees will enjoy more flexibility working from home and our Dublin Head office location (3 days per week office based)
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus & pension contribution
• 25 days holidays plus 2.5 company days
• Annual Leave buy or sell (buy or sell up to 5 days AL each year)
• Healthcare Insurance through our flexible benefits programme
• Life assurance, phone & laptop, subsidised canteen
• Access to learning & development tools such
• Free on-site parking

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At Three, we are committed to diversity and inclusion.

As Ireland's largest mobile telecommunications provider, we provide a better connected life for our diverse customer base, and want our teams to reflect this. We welcome and celebrate all identities and strive to create a culture of belonging where employees can thrive as their authentic selves. If you do not 'tick every box' in this job description, you likely have other valuable skills that would make you a great fit for one of our teams. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply!