Manager Network Services Strategy and Architecture

What youll do 

This role supports the definition of the strategic direction and architectural governance of VodafoneThrees Network Services Core and Infrastructure domains. It ensures alignment with business aspirations customer experience goals and commercial outcomes while driving integration across Voice and Data core networks Value Added Services Messaging Platforms Data Centres Cloud Automation and any other innovative service solutions. The role spans strategy development architecture definition innovation technical governance and pre-sales support across wholesale and retail domains.

This JD is T shaped describing individuals who have deep expertise in one specific area (the vertical bar of the T) and a broad range of skills and knowledge across other disciplines (the horizontal bar). The majority of the roles/responsibilities and experience described below are generic covering all L5 Manager roles in the Network Services Core and Infrastructure Strategy and Architecture team but individuals are expected to have deep knowledge in one specific area eg Voice Core Data Core Wholesale VAS/Messaging Infrastructure.

• Define and evolve the strategy for Network Services Core and Network Infrastructure supported by analysis SWOT business cases and proof of concept. Challenge and gain support from the business for the network services strategy adapting with future company aspirations.
• Support the development of Core Infrastucture domain architecture and end-to-end network target architecture to optimise customer experience performance cost efficiency and revenue potential. Typical deliverables Strategy and High Level Architecture (HLA).
• Align on-prem/off-prem infrastructure strategy with IT Architecture teams to enable common cost-effective solutions across Network and IT. Network Infrastructure domain includes Data Centres Cloud Infrastructure Management and Orchestration integration into the DC and Core IP Transport solutions Automation.
• Support the Strategy and Architectural defintion on strategic projects ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Oversee execution of strategy and architecture through delivery teams ensuring realisation of business benefits.
• Govern technical architecture across all network touchpoints from device to core ensuring compliance and consistency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies support trials and manage vendor selection processes (RFI/RFQ) aligned with strategic needs. Maintain awareness of standards to identify and support proposals that meets the future objectives of VodafoneThree.
• Development of new vendor relationships including technical support in contract and commercials. Transition to domain owners for day to day vendor relationship. Ownership of ongoing vendor strategic relationship.
• Interface with Business Strategy Marketing ICT and Regulatory teams to align network roadmap with product technology and compliance objectives.
• Support complex wholesale sales bids providing technical governance solution development and customer engagement.

Qualifications :

Who you are

• Proven experience in network strategy architecture design within telecoms.
• Strong understanding of network services across mobile fixed and wholesale domains.
• Expertise in Core Network and infrastructure domains including Data Core Voice Core VAS/Messaging Wholesale Cloud Data Centres Orchestration and Transport.
• Experience in technical governance vendor management and solution architecture.
• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to present in written or oral presentation technical aspects in simplified form tailoring content to different audiences.

Worried that you dont meet all the desired criteria exactly  

We know that everyone is unique with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align exactly with every part of the job description we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

Additional Information :

What we offer 

We care about our peoples success by offering great pay bonuses up to 28 days off plus bank holidays and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family like discounts vouchers a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. 

Need to know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their collaboration with our Talent Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey for example extended time or breaks in between online assessments a sign language interpreter or assistive technology please contact your recruiter directly or email for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation improve efficiency and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really areyour personality creativity and abilities. Above all were looking for authenticity and cant wait to get to know the real you.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time