Converged Networks and Integration Manager

Vodafone
Newbury
4 months ago
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Location:Newbury + *Hybrid
Salary:Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours:Full time hours per week – Mon to Fri



*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.



Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. 


At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.


Join our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.



What you’ll do

As Converged Networks Innovation & Transformation Manager you will lead on the integration of technologies and functions into the relevant country networks, according to the strategy, goals and approach of the Core & Service domain. 

 

You will coordinate activities relevant to the core fixed and mobile network engineering, design, delivery and lifecycle. You will ensure compliance and security for enterprise voice services.  You will represent Vodafone Networks in local and international forums for network convergence, network automation and network transformation.  You will engage in low-level design and support the engineering and development of the Regional Core Networks, guaranteeing the highest level of quality, availability and robustness to meet customer expectations.  You will lead changes to the way we work through automation and the application of machine learning and AI technologies.  You will support the definition of capacity and strategy, as well as subsequent build decisions, particularly in terms of areas of the networks that are part of a secure operating model.  You will lead the decision-making process in areas related to network design for transformation and automation.

Who you are
 

You will have experience in the engineering of core voice networks, for Fixed, Mobile, IMS and 5GSA technologies.  You will have experience designing telecommunication networks based on knowledge of architectural principles. You will have experience evaluating solutions long term and short-term goals, customer experience, cost and network complexity. You will have the ability to work across multi-functional and cultural boundaries to transform ways of working and deliver better results and change.  You will have experience in a similar position with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, with applied thinking based on evidence and data.

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