GC Passive NW Associate Manager

Job Description

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

Lead and supervise passive network team and budget for Gated communities to ensure best network quality and best customer experience.

Role Profile

• Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
• Plan & technically manage Passive setup for Gated communities projects
• Interface with suppliers in different network projects and negotiations
• Manage & align all project activities across different stakeholders inside & outside Vodafone
• Provide cost saving initiatives by identifying the relevant network topology that best utilizes the resources of the network and minimizes the CAPEX and OPEX spending.
• Manage & Track Capex Budget and stock for Transport Gated Communities domain
• POs Issuance & delivery tracking
• Responsible for Projects performance monitoring through governance meetings
• Ensure that all processes and SLAs are properly set to serve our internal and external customers with speed and simplicity
• Monitor stock and hardware release from TX warehouse
• Design Passive Network for FTTH (Triple Paly Network) within SLA.
• Estimate pricing of BOM for new project.
• Make survey and prepare reports for new site.
• Update and follow-up on the time schedule of project to ensure that the job is finalized within the planned time frame.
• Control the relationship with multiple vendors and suppliers in the projects involving the introduction of new technologies serving the products and services introduced.
• Ensure minimal customer impact during network upgrades and changes
• Coach, develop and motivate his/her direct reports to enhance their management capabilities and build their proper career path.
• Communicate and motivate with other team members through different forums and meetings to ensure their full engagement towards achieving the targets.
• Lead by example the Vodafone Way behaviours and encourage all team members to embrace & operate with VF way.
• Set SMART goals and targets for the Gated communities passive team
• Develop, monitor and analyse key performance indicators throughout the team
• Balance and monitor the work load distribution to match with the business needs and team capabilities

Competencies and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in handling passive network projects across different domains
• Ability to lead the team
• Good Project Management Skills & Experience
• Full understanding of customer demands/needs and flexibility to exceed customers’ expectations.
• Work in harmony with Agile practices
• Creative thinking to provide out of the box solutions
• Good Stakeholder management capabilities
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Self-motivated and high time management ability.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to learn and self-study
• Excellent vendor management ability

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• B.SC. in Electrical Engineering majoring in Communication and Electronic Engineering.
• Problem solving and decision-making ability
• Excellent knowledge and experience in Fiber implementation
• Experience in passive network setup, preferably FTTH

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.

Who we are

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.

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Together we can.