Senior Manager, Network Services Strategy

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension

Holidays

Charity leave

Job summary

VodafoneThree in the UK is seeking a Manager Network Services Strategy and Architecture to shape the strategy and architecture for Core and Infrastructure. You will influence investment and roadmaps across Voice Core, Data Core, VAS, Cloud and automation, working with IT and commercial teams.

The role is based in Newbury with hybrid working, full-time 37.5 hours per week, attractive base salary with bonus and Vodafone benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in telecoms strategy, architecture or network design.
• Experience across Voice Core, Data Core, Wholesale or Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Cloud, Data Centres, orchestration and automation.
• Experience with governance and working with vendors.
• Strong communication with technical, commercial and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve network strategy and architectures.
• Align Cloud, data centres, orchestration and infrastructure strategies.
• Provide governance across network touchpoints to realise business benefits.
• Lead technical input into RFI/RFQ and vendor selection.
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to align roadmaps with objectives.
• Support complex customer solutions and pre-sales activities.
• Engage with Regulatory teams to ensure compliance.
• Build relationships with technology partners and vendors.

Skills

Telecoms strategy

Network architecture

Cloud orchestration

Vendor governance

Pre-sales support

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Network infrastructure

Leadership

Education

Degree in Telecommunications or Engineering

Job description

VodafoneThree in the UK is seeking a Manager Network Services Strategy and Architecture to shape the strategy and architecture for Core and Infrastructure. You will influence investment and roadmaps across Voice Core, Data Core, VAS, Cloud and automation, working with IT and commercial teams.

The role is based in Newbury with hybrid working, full-time 37.5 hours per week, attractive base salary with bonus and Vodafone benefits.