Join Fiber2All, a subsidiary of Vodafone, as a Fixed Access Engineering Project Manager based in Chalandri - Athens, Greece. This hybrid role supports the Engineering team in managing financial and operational aspects of fixed access network projects, including budget planning, vendor coordination, and technical delivery.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
Previous experience in Networking and related certifications in Access and IP are considered a plus.
Strong sense of ownership and analytical/numerical thinking skills.
Skills & Responsibilities
Project Management: Build project organizational models and manage timelines for technical projects like FTTx and xDSL.
Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with external vendors for material procurement and adherence to contractual terms and quality standards.
Budget Management: Monitor and report on OPEX and CAPEX budgets for fixed access projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and external stakeholders.
Potential transition routes: People from Network Engineer or Technical Project Coordinator roles may bring networking and coordination skills, alongside meeting the engineering degree and project management requirements.
Job description
Join Us
Fiber2All company, as fully owned subsidiary of Vodafone, is dedicated to delivering lightning-fast fiber-optic connectivity and exceptional service. As the newest addition to the Vodafone family, this new company plays a pivotal role in accelerating fiber optic deployment and creating compelling commercial propositions that align with Vodafone's esteemed standards and values.
What you’ll do
This role supports the Engineering team in managing the financial and operational aspects of fixed access network projects. The role involves budget planning (OPEX & CAPEX), vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration combined with technical understanding with strong project management and analytical skills to ensure efficient delivery of fiber network initiatives.
Project Management
Build the program/project organizational model and ensuring resources capacity to achieve on time project deliverables
Manage timelines and deliverables for ongoing technical projects (FTTx, xDSL).
Strategy & Technical Enabler
Take part in technical reviews and provide leadership to facilitate design and technical strategies for IP
Perform risk management and change management as part of the program/project activities to make the business requirements of the external customers meet, including costs
Perform capacity planning and dimensioning for Access & Aggregation network working closely with other Telco Operators/Providers to ensure NNI deployment
Planning, scheduling, and overseeing the acceptance & delivery of active equipment as well as the delivery of new services
Vendor Management
Coordinate with external vendors for procurement and timely delivery of materials.
Ensure adherence to contractual terms and quality standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interface and act as a liaison between Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and other internal & external stakeholders
Participate in the RFP processes, provide technical requirements and evaluate-manage active equipment vendors
Budget Management
Support monitoring & reporting of OPEX & CAPEX budget for fixed access projects
Who you are
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
Previous experience in Networking and related certifications in Access and IP and will be considered a plus
Strong sense of ownership in driving end-to-end project delivery, based on company’s regulations & performance indicators
Analytical & numerical thinking, with the ability to connect the dots to drive impactful results
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
Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
Hybrid way of working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad
Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development
Extra days off: Fiber2All Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are
Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
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.
