Solution Architect

Job Description

Join Us

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.

This role encompasses the worldwide accountability for the architecture of Office IT Infrastructure Identity & Digital Transformation which includes defining the strategy and standards, evolving the architecture and ensuring compliance to given standards across all of Vodafone’s operating subsidiaries and the Vodafone Group operated central services. The role owner translates requirements, created by business functions, into the solution architecture constituted and described in the blueprint for a solution. She/he acts as the owner to endeavour and consider mutual goals of the enterprise and applications architecture.

Office IT Infrastructure Identity & Digital Transformation is a key enabler for the technical delivery of a consistent end user experience and the basis for all Corporate IT services.

Identity & Digital Transformation includes several solutions and functions including provisioning which impact all Vodafone workforce users globally such as the Techcnial Provisioning Service (TPS) and External Object Sync (EOS) service. Identity & Digital Transformation also supports the ongoing requirements for successful Vodafone mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments.

What you’ll do

• Accountable for the architecture of the Office IT Infrastructure solutions for all local markets;
• Accountable to identify trends and technologies, indicating a risk or chance for the strategy of Office IT solutions;
• The role incorporates transparency of the services and being a qualified interface for technical matters to top-level management and corresponding experts from Office IT, Cyber Security, Data Center, and HR;
• Accountable for ensuring that customer requirements are understood and able to give advice and provide consultancy to both internally and externally stakeholders, so that the goals with respect to quality, efficiency and costs are consistently achieved;
• End-to-end accountable for the entire lifecycle of the chosen products and accountable for adjusting and changing the services architecture according to new business or cost optimization requirements, whilst ensuring consistent service delivery to all local markets;
• Delivers strategy and technology reports;
• Creates architectural roadmaps;
• Defines the lifecycle for the chosen product.

Who you are

• Strong communication and presentation skills across functional and cultural boundaries;
• Ability to engage, inspire and negotiate with stakeholders to conform with the Vodafone business at appropriate risk levels;
• Strong knowledge about Infrastructure Services (e.g. network, server services, Microsoft Active Directory, Cloud services);
• Microsoft Certified (such as Identity and Access Administrator Associate);
• Strong Microsoft, server hardware and network background is required;
• International experience in service and project management that operates in a complex business environment;
• 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.