VP Tech Strategy
About this role
We’re looking for a VP Tech Strategy to join us in London
At Liberty Global, we operate at the intersection of infrastructure, technology and capital. The VP Tech Strategy is the senior technical leader shaping how we evaluate, acquire, integrate and grow technology businesses and assets. This is a highly visible leadership role, working closely with Corporate Development, Finance and senior executives to assess opportunities, shape investment decisions and deliver value creation. You will bring deep technical understanding together with strong commercial judgement, helping turn complex technology topics into clear business outcomes.
You willhigh-impact influence stakeholders across Liberty Global and our operating companies, and play a key role in transactions, strategic partnerships and investment opportunities across connectivity, entertainment, security and digital services. This is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of a leading international business while building a high impact capability that supports investment, growth and innovation across the Group.
What will you be doing?
Leading technical due diligence for acquisitions, investments and strategic partnerships
Assessing network infrastructure, platform architecture, integration complexity and technology risks
Shaping transaction economics through synergy identification, business case development and integration planning
Supporting the negotiation of technology related transaction agreements and transition services arrangements
Leading post acquisition integration activities, including platform migration, system consolidation and vendor optimisation
Building market and competitive intelligence to identify technology trends and investment opportunities
Developing investment theses across connectivity, entertainment, security and digital services
Partnering with Corporate Development, Finance and business leaders to evaluate and execute strategic opportunities
We tend to look for people with:
Essential
Strong expertise across telecoms infrastructure, network architecture, platforms and technology operations
Experience leading technical due diligence, transaction support and integration activities
Commercial and financial acumen with the ability to develop business cases, evaluate investments and assess value creation opportunities
Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing senior decision makers
Ability to translate technical complexity into clear business recommendations
Experience leading and developing teams in an international environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Fluent English
Desirable
Experience within telecoms, infrastructure, technology, corporate development, private equity or consulting environments
Knowledge of transition services arrangements and post transaction integration programmes
Understanding of connectivity, entertainment, security or digital services markets
MBA, advanced degree or relevant professional qualification
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary and bonus where applicable
25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
Matched pension contribution up to 10%
24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
Discounted gym and wellness memberships
Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
The chance to join an innovative, fast paced and passionate team
Who we are
We are building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in infrastructure, content and technology ventures. Through our leading brands across Europe, we connect millions of customers and continue to invest in the next generation of networks, products and services.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating positive impact through technology, supporting our people, partners and communities while helping shape a more connected future.
Working at Liberty Global means a career at the heart of an innovative group of companies focused on delivering value for shareholders