Specialist: Fibre Optic Design & Plannin

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What you’ll do

Role purpose:
The Fibre Optic Design & Planning Specialist is responsible for planning, design, optimization and governance of Fibre optic network infrastructure supporting FTTH, FTTx, FTTS, transport and enterprise connectivity services. The role ensures the delivery of scalable, resilient, secure and cost-effective Fibre network solutions that meet Vodafone Group standards, regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
1.Fibre Network Architecture, Design & Optimization
Design and optimise scalable, resilient and cost-efficient fibre network architectures for FTTH, FTTx, FTTS, metro, NLD backbone and enterprise services, covering ODN design, fibre allocation and end-to-end technical solutions.
2.Fibre Route Planning, Feasibility & Network Records
Conduct feasibility studies and plan fibre routes, ducts, aerial and shared infrastructure, while maintaining accurate GIS, KMZ, asset and as-built records to support deployment, operations and governance.
3.Investment Planning & Technology Evaluation
Provide technical and commercial input into business cases, investment plans and procurement documents, and evaluate suppliers and technologies to ensure cost-effective, scalable and sustainable fibre network investments.
4.Technology Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Collaboration
Ensure fibre designs comply with Vodafone Group architecture, security, engineering and regulatory standards, while governing design quality and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver secure and resilient solutions.5.Capacity Forecasting, Fibre Expansion & Technology EvolutionForecast fibre capacity and demand, develop expansion and site-fibreisation strategies, and define technology roadmaps aligned with Vodafone Group standards, business growth and future network requirements.