DEMAND, CAPACITY & COST RECHARGE PLANNER

Vodafone Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Network Economist to manage and optimize the Vodafone International Network. This role involves demand planning, capacity management, and financial analysis, ensuring seamless operations across various platforms. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance network efficiency and visibility. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of connectivity. If you have a strong background in network engineering and finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

5 charity days/year

52 weeks maternity leave

Private pension with matching contributions

Private medical and dental insurance

Free health assessments

Discounts on retail, gym, cinema

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Network Engineering with financial skills.
• Detailed knowledge of Fixed Service Provider Networks and Capacity Planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage Vodafone International Network capacity and demand planning.
• Develop and maintain cost recharge models for network services.

Skills

Network Engineering

Financial Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Telecommunications

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

SDH Technology

MPLS Technologies

Optical & DWDM Networks

IP Routing Technologies

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

To demand plan and capacity manage the Vodafone International Network Dedicated Ethernet and Optical Platforms, including large and bespoke customer bid impact assessment and feasibility planning, working with Vodafone Business and the Vodafone Local Markets on Customer Opportunities.

To perform the role of a ‘Network Economist’, to own, manage and maintain the Vodafone International Network P x Q Commercial Recharge Models for recharging the International Network cost base to the capacity users, consumers and demand generators across VF Group Entities, VF Local Markets and Vodafone Investment Partners.

To ensure there is full visibility and assessment of the Vodafone International Network Capacity build plans, demand generators, demand consumers, customer growth pipeline, and Network cost base.

To interface and align with all necessary stakeholders across the business, with respect to the International Network Demand Growth and corresponding PxQ Recharges, including International Network Planning teams, Network Finance, INCA Finance, Group Entities and Local Markets.

• Own, Develop and maintain the International Network PxQ Cost Recharge Model, interfacing into Networks, Finance and INCA teams.
• International Network Inventory records and cost base extraction, assessment & analysis of Network Opex and Depreciation. Allocation of the underlying cost base to the International Network Platforms and Regions.
• International Network Demand Generators and Capacity Consumers. Assessment and analysis of the international network capacity consumers for recharging purposes.
• International Network Service Inventory, Network Inventory and Cost Records cleansing through automation tools and process improvement to increase the quality of data records for cost recharging purposes.
• Ensure that there is alignment between all the various sources of Forecast inputs from Vodafone Business, Local Markets, Group Product, Finance/Commercial and Platforms in terms of demand pipeline
• Facilitate Regular Interlocks with Finance & INCA teams, Network Planning Teams and Demand Generator / Capacity Consumers to align current consumption and forecasted growth and optimisation plans
• Participate in regular capacity reviews for all International Network Platforms to ensure there is sufficient capacity / plans to meet forecasted demand pipeline
• Demand Plan and Capacity Manage the Vodafone International Network Dedicated Ethernet and Optical Platforms, including large and bespoke customer bid impact assessment and feasibility planning.

Who you are

Essential

• Network Engineering background with Finance & Commercial Skills, Capex, Opex, Defined (DB) Budget Planning. Primarily this position is for a ‘Network Economist’, an experienced Network Engineering Graduate with at least 5 years experience, together with Financial and commercial skills to be able to understand and construct network cost allocation and recharging models.
• Detailed technical knowledge of Fixed Service Provider Networks, Experience in Capacity Planning Service Provider Networks required, primarily focusing on the Optical and DWDM Network platforms.
  • SDH, Optical & DWDM Transmission Technologies & Networks
  • MPLS Technologies and Networks
  • Internet / IP Routing Technologies and Networking
  • Submarine Networking Technologies
• Demonstrable success in a similar role.
• Analytical skills and ability to develop complex cost models and recharging mechanisms, identify and analyse potential problems and risks
• Good written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to establish good working relationships both internal teams and external partners.

Desirable

• Able to present & communicate to both technical and non-technical audience.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to provide the technical lead in dealing with both internal teams and external

Degree level qualification in Telecommunications, Engineering, Mathematic or related area
Detailed knowledge of digital and telecoms networking and technologies.
Commercial and financial awareness and understanding and related skills.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

Yearly bonus: 10%
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.