AI-Driven Network Transformation Leader

A1 Telekom Austria AG; Wien; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A1 Telekom Austria AG is seeking a functional leader to drive AI-driven network operations, architecture and governance across the Group. You will shape a standardized, automated OSS landscape and steer transformation across CDC and seven operating companies.

You will lead senior stakeholders, define operating models, and justify local variations while delivering measurable benefits in a complex European telecom environment.

Qualifications

• Senior, multi-year track record in technology or transformation leadership.
• Delivery of complex international transformation or organisational change projects.
• Ability to influence senior experts in a matrix, cross-border setting.
• Deep IT transformation, AI, automation and telecom tooling knowledge.
• Familiarity with TM Forum, ODA, Open APIs standards.
• Credible communication with senior stakeholders across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Shape AI-driven network operations and define a path to automated, optimised networks.
• Set quality gates for AI agents, defining evidence before deployment and changes.
• Co-develop architecture and multi-year roadmaps for OSS and AI-enabled operations.
• Translate AI developments into partner expectations and measure outcomes.
• Define a lean, standardised toolset and consolidate platforms and data models.
• Prioritise AI use cases with measurable business benefits and governance.
• Define domain operating model with governance forums and escalation paths.
• Lead process and OSS experts across Group, CDC and OpCos via influence.
• Drive rollout across markets, embedding standardised working and incentives.

Skills

Senior experience

Transformation delivery

Lateral leadership

Domain expertise

Standards know-how

Stakeholder credibility

Job description

A1 Telekom Austria AG is seeking a functional leader to drive AI-driven network operations, architecture and governance across the Group. You will shape a standardized, automated OSS landscape and steer transformation across CDC and seven operating companies.

You will lead senior stakeholders, define operating models, and justify local variations while delivering measurable benefits in a complex European telecom environment.