Senior Expert Solution Management

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.
OSS Expert Solution Manager, responsible for the solution roadmap, engineering development, technical design assurance and lifecycle management of GIS solutions to support network development, network operations and consumer operations processes, improve levels of operational intelligence and enhance the end customer network experience. digitisation of network deployment processes and network operations teams.

What you’ll do

• Receive and evaluate business requirements;
• Evaluate feasible and best solution from an IT architecture and operation’s perspective;
• Translate business requirements into technical solution proposal;
• Coordinate generation of detailed design for development;
• Evaluate fulfilment of required features;
• Implement new software version with ensured operational support;
• Managing Customer expectations and driving delivery;
• Managing third party suppliers;
• Deliver estimations for requested adaptions;
• Reporting and Management internally within OSS;
• Ensure technical deliveries are on time, in budget, and to the desired standard;
• Ensure support and maintenance of implemented software and systems;
• Build and design system infrastructure;
• Plan and negotiate license agreements;
• Ensure infrastructure is aligned with security requirements;
• Manage/support operational team;
• Secure support, maintenance and upgrades;
• Plan and request budget for maintenance and developments;
• Produce high quality, comprehensive and coherent IT specifications; Input for business cases & impact assessments; RFPs;
• To provide knowledge and expertise within and outside the OSS team, and provide leadership to cross-functional development and problem-solving teams.

Who you are

• BSc level degree in Geographic Information Systems or higher or IT/engineering discipline;
• 2+ years’ experience in development/delivery of GIS applications;
• Knowledge and technical delivery experience of GIS platform & application design;
• Experience with ESRI products (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro);
• Experience with SAFE (FME Form, FME Flow);
• Basic knowledge in administration of server infrastructure (Linux, Windows);
• Basic knowledge of RDBMS (e.g. Oracle);
• Basic understanding of cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, GCP);
• Knowledge of common IT development frameworks and domains’ specific software tools and IT, including Jira and Confluence (having AGILE-SAFE mindset as foundation);
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams;
• Fluency in English.

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

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

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.

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.

Together we can.