Solution Design Authority

Vodafone

Sep 26

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Software Engineering
IT & Cybersecurity
Manchester

Requirements

Highly effective technical planning across customer, internal and 3rd Party technical teams
Builds influential and effective relationships with technical, service and delivery teams
Effective management of internal and external teams
Significant experience of fixed product market, in depth understanding of complex customer solutions with awareness of SDN, WAN, LAN, MPN, IT and Data Networks including cloud hosting
Proven track record for delivery of large scale, complex projects delivering IT/Telco customer solutions; demonstrable leadership skills and organisational experience
Design and delivery of automation initiatives (Ansible, Puppet, Netmiko)
High standard of written & verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to take on this senior customer facing role and be the owner of the low-level technical design for customer connectivity solutions across multi-vendor platforms.
Responsible for providing technical leadership and support to a virtual team of highly skilled professionals and for detailed customer design, development, delivery and test of complex Software Defined Networks, WAN, and Private Network solutions.
We would expect the successful candidate to be engaged during the latter stages of the pre-sales cycle to provide technical assurance on complex solution viability and then ensure detailed solution compliance throughout delivery, only exiting once the solution is accepted into operation by the customer services organisation and warranty support period expired.
Highly effective technical planning across customer, internal and 3rd Party technical teams.
Builds influential and effective relationships with technical, service and delivery teams.
Effective management of internal and external teams.
Significant experience of fixed product market, in depth understanding of complex customer solutions with awareness of SDN, WAN, LAN, MPN, IT and Data Networks including cloud hosting.
Proven track record for delivery of large scale, complex projects delivering IT/Telco customer solutions; demonstrable leadership skills and organisational experience.
Design and delivery of automation initiatives (Ansible, Puppet, Netmiko).
High standard of written & verbal communication skills.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Solution Design Authority.

Where is this position located?

This position can be based in Manchester or London.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Is this position hybrid or fully in-office?

Yes, the position supports hybrid work, with an expectation of being in the office 2-3 days each week.

What type of benefits are offered in this role?

The role offers an excellent basic salary, a bonus package, up to 28 days holiday entitlement, employee discounts, retail vouchers, a pension plan, and share schemes.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

Significant experience in the fixed product market, understanding of complex customer solutions, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale projects are required for this position.

Is training or development provided?

Yes, Vodafone is committed to supporting employees at every stage of their career by providing top-of-the-range learning and development tools.

Are there any checks conducted prior to employment?

Yes, all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.

What should I do if I need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, you can refer to the Accessibility section of Vodafone's Careers website for guidance.

Does Vodafone encourage applicants who may not meet every requirement?

Yes, Vodafone promotes Inclusion for All and encourages individuals to apply even if they don't meet every criterion.

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Mission & Purpose

At Vodafone, we are known for our technology, but the truth is, it is humanity that drives our business forward. With the global pandemic raising so many questions for tech brands, it has highlighted the leading role that we need to play. We believe that, when working together, humanity and technology can find the answers and create a better future for all. Working at Vodafone is all about helping people feel ready to benefit from new technology. We bring the future to even the most remote places, using technology to help families in disaster zones, showing young people that a phone is not just for fun and thinking about technology that doesn’t even exist yet. More than 35 years ago, we made the first-ever mobile phone call, we sent the first SMS in Britain and have been changing the lives of billions of people ever since. Now, we are using smartphones to fight cancer, big data for social good, and we aim to connect over 250 million people to our next generation networks by 2025. We are passionate about building a workplace where you can truly be yourself, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive and make a real difference to people and our planet. We are known for our technology, but it is humanity that drives us forward. What are you passionate about? #TogetherWeCan