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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Telefónica doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Spain
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We offer you a strong professional journey and continuous learning on a global scale, supported by our presence across multiple geographies. You will have access to development opportunities, ongoing training, and internal mobility options. We want to grow together and build the future with you.
We are strongly committed to balancing professional and personal life. At Telefónica, we promote flexibility and new ways of working, positioning ourselves as a benchmark in work‑life balance and employee well‑being.
You will enjoy 27 business days of paid vacation, allowing you to disconnect and recharge.
Life and accident insurance
Medical insurance for you and your family unit (spouse and children)
Meal vouchers
A flexible compensation plan with a wide range of options to choose from
Pension plan
You will be enrolled in a pension plan to help you plan for the future with greater peace of mind
Requirements
What we're looking for
3 to 6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a strategic planning function within a technology company
Solid understanding of digital product development cycles, ways of working, and technology team dynamics
Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with competing priorities
Strong analytical and structured thinking skills - you can break down ambiguous problems and drive toward clear conclusions
Solid quantitative and data literacy - comfortable building business cases, working with data sets, and constructing clear narratives from numbers
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of seniority
High degree of autonomy, ownership, and professional maturity
Experience working in or closely with agile or product-led organizations is a strong plus
Comfortable working with incomplete information - you do not wait for perfect clarity to begin structuring a problem, and you update your approach as new facts emerge without losing momentum
The role
We are looking for a sharp, structured, and driven Strategy & Business Support Manager to operate at the heart of a 700-person technology organization. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, coordination, and execution - enabling a large, complex team to move with clarity and purpose.
You will work directly with senior leadership to translate organizational objectives into actionable priorities, align cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery momentum across the entire division. One of your key responsabilities is to deliver insightful analysis that support decision-making at the highest level.
In this role, success means the organization moves faster, senior leaders spend less time on coordination overhead, and teams have the clarity they need to deliver.
You will be measured on your ability to bring structure to complexity and maintain focus where it matters most
What you'll do
Coordinate priorities across multiple product and engineering teams, ensuring alignment with overall organizational objectives
Support senior leadership in decision-making by Preparing high-quality materials for leadership reviews, planning cycles, and executive communications
Support senior leadership in defining, communicating, and tracking strategic initiatives
Identify blockers, dependencies, and misalignments across teams and drive resolution proactively
Facilitate cross-team forums and governance rituals that keep the organization focused and accountable
Synthesize complex information quickly and surface clear, data-driven recommendations
Act as a trusted connector between teams, functions, and leadership layers
Own ad-hoc projects end-to-end operating effectively even when objectives, constraints, or information are loosely defined (i.e. lead an AI-adoption plan across the team)
description
We connect the present. We transform the future.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
What success looks like
What benefits will you enjoy as part of our team?
Transformational projects
Professional development
Flexibility and work‑life balance
Vacation
Employee benefits
You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:
About Telefónica
Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.
In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.
- Industry
- Telecom
- Founded
- 1924
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- telefonica.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
- The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
- Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
- The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
- With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.
In their own words
About the company & team
At Telefónica, you will be part of high‑impact projects that set trends and address the major challenges of connectivity and digital transformation in our society. You will contribute to initiatives that create real value for people, businesses, and communities.
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