Network Services Strategy & Architecture Lead

Three UK; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension plan

Up to 28 days off + bank holidays

Learning tools

Job summary

VodafoneThree in Newbury is seeking a Manager Network Services Strategy and Architecture to shape the strategic direction and governance of our network services, core and infrastructure. This role will drive architecture definitions and ensure alignment with business goals across the wholesale and retail domains.

You will lead strategy development, governance, and cross-functional collaboration, while managing vendor relationships and introducing innovative service solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network strategy and architecture within telecoms.
• Strong governance and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the network services, core and infrastructure strategy.
• Develop end-to-end architecture and target architectures.
• Align on-prem/off-prem infrastructure with IT architecture teams.
• Support strategic projects and ensure technical feasibility.
• Oversee execution and governance across network touchpoints.
• Manage vendor relationships and supplier selection processes.

Skills

Network strategy

Architecture design

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical governance

Communication skills

Job description

VodafoneThree in Newbury is seeking a Manager Network Services Strategy and Architecture to shape the strategic direction and governance of our network services, core and infrastructure. This role will drive architecture definitions and ensure alignment with business goals across the wholesale and retail domains.

You will lead strategy development, governance, and cross-functional collaboration, while managing vendor relationships and introducing innovative service solutions.