Senior Devices & Portfolio Manager

Three Ireland Services (Hutchison) Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Dublin seeks a skilled individual to manage vendor relationships and develop technology portfolios that align with market trends and customer needs. The role requires strong communication skills, a passion for technology, and experience in telecom product strategies. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Competitive salary

Healthcare Insurance

Learning & development tools

Qualifications

• Experience in developing technology ranges for telecoms.
• Passion for technology and mobile devices.
• Strong partnership management for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor roadmap strategies and manage product relationships.
• Develop devices and technology portfolio supporting strategic ambitions.
• Align portfolio decisions with customer demographics and market trends.

Skills

Vendor management

Technology portfolio development

Communication skills

Market insight extraction

Adaptability to fast-paced changes

Education

Technical, business or marketing degree

Job description

Overview

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.

In an evolving mobile technology landscape, this technology-future focused role presents a significant opportunity to enhance customer experience and market differentiation by optimising vendor strategies, commercial sourcing, and product go-to-market (GTM) execution.

By leading vendor roadmap strategies and aligning product launches with trading, insights, supply chain, and commercial teams, this position will maximise Three Ireland's leading position in the Irish market.

With a deep understanding of the smartphone, broadband, and ecosystem landscape, the role will shape portfolio decisions in alignment with network and market trends. Engaging with key stakeholders, including marketing and technical teams, the opportunity lies in unlocking incremental commercial value, optimising product launches, and reinforcing the company’s market leadership offering the best value to customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor roadmap strategies and outlook for Three; manage all product vendor relationships.
• Develop Three’s vendor strategy in association with the Senior Commercial Manager.
• Develop devices, broadband, products & technology portfolio ranging to support Three’s strategic ambitions for consumer and business. Obtain buy-in from 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, 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, and 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 multiple sectors.
• A real passion for technology, mobile devices, consumer products and a future-focused mindset.
• 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-paced changes of vendor partner roadmaps and ability to cascade effectively.
• Understanding EU and local regulations and how these shape product portfolios.
• High-level understanding and analysis of the company’s technical requirements and how these relate 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

• Flexible working with our new Hybrid model; 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 (up to 5 days per year).
• Healthcare Insurance through our flexible benefits programme.
• Life assurance, phone & laptop, subsidized canteen.
• Access to learning & development tools.
• Free on-site parking.

You may think you know us, but we’re full of surprises. Be Phenomenal. Apply now at Three.

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!

If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively, please email [e-mail].