PRODUCT ARCHITECT (SDN & SECURITY) - VOIS

Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Architect to join VOIS within the Technology function, supporting Global Secure Layer (GSL) services. This role focuses on architecting and delivering SDN and Security products for business customers across a global footprint. The individual will act as technical design authority, translating complex functional and non-functional requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant end-to-end solutions while balancing time, cost, and quality

What you’ll do

Engage with Commercial, Product Management, and Technology Product Owners to shape high-quality requirements and maintain a healthy product backlog.Translate business, functional, and non-functional requirements into complete end-to-end technical solutions, including cost and effort estimation.Own the high-level solution design, ensuring alignment with product requirements and architectural standards.Act as end-to-end technical design authority, covering service models, IT architecture, low-level design, security-by-design, privacy, and legal and regulatory compliance.Lead technical aspects of vendor management, setting priorities and driving continuous product improvement.Contribute to defining and improving the in-life operating model and manage product lifecycle activities, including end-of-life planning.Deliver technical product collateral such as Technical Service Descriptions, technical options papers, and product HLDs, and provide guidance to Solutions Consultants.Review supplier technical documentation and support delivery teams to ensure alignment with the agreed product solution.Perform impact assessments on requirements, quantifying delivery timelines and costs.Support RFx creation and evaluation processes.Ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to customer and business expectations.Identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience by leveraging emerging technologies and innovations within the connectivity portfolio.Review and refine end-to-end service models and contribute to overall connectivity product strategy.Communicate complex technical concepts clearly, tailoring messages to different audiences including senior leadership.

Who you are

A collaborative team contributor with a positive mindset and the ability to address complex challenges constructively.An effective communicator with strong presentation skills, comfortable engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.An expert in Fortinet SD-WAN, SD-LAN, SASE technologies, and traditional routing concepts.Experienced in working with internal stakeholders, external partners, and geographically dispersed virtual teams.Able to manage multiple and changing priorities while maintaining focus on delivery outcomes.Proven in designing and supporting technically and operationally complex solutions within strict timelines.Experienced in product lifecycle management activities.Educated to degree level in Networking, Computer Science, or a related discipline.Ideally familiar with mobile and fixed networks, Agile ways of working, cloud and cloud-native technologies (AWS, GCP, containers, Kubernetes), DevOps, APIs, and next-generation orchestration and assurance platforms.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

Exposure to global, large-scale SDN and Security product deployments.Opportunities to work with diverse stakeholders across markets, vendors, and technology domains.A role that combines strategic influence with hands-on architectural ownership.Continuous learning through engagement with emerging technologies and industry-leading solutions.

What skills you will learn

Advanced end-to-end product architecture and design authority capabilities.Deeper expertise in global SDN, SASE, and secure connectivity ecosystems.Enhanced stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.Practical experience in vendor governance, RFx processes, and lifecycle management.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference

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