PLannig Design & Dimensioning Manager

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Role title: Planning, Design and Dimensioning (PDD) Data Core Engineering Senior Manager
Location: UK

Role Purpose

Lead the Planning, Design and Dimensioning and the Evolution for the Data Core Network for Vodafone to guarantee the proper end-to-end design, dimensioning, cloud design and integration, cybersecurity and optimisation of the Data Core network, according to Business Demand to deliver best in class service and support the cloud evolution journey to deliver the network of the future to host all current data services for 2G, 3G, 4G and also all the new ones for 5G such as MPN, MEC, network exposure services, etc.
Secure the Data Core network best performance, secured and quality of service as per customers and business needs.
Drive the evolution of the Data Core network, and the introduction of new advanced technologies such as 5GSA, including AI, Automation, and the evolution to Cloud.
Provide active support to Network Strategy and Architecture and VPC and have a key role in network evolution and strategic plans and RFQs for Data Core Services and network functions.
Manage suppliers and partners to deliver the required new capabilities for consumer and corporate customers in the Data Core space.
Facilitate the cross-domain activities coordination and interaction with Network Strategy and Architecture team, Cloud Connectivity and Engineering, Core&Services, Vodafone Procurement Center and other Vodafone teams and departments.
Build the required environment to create an ambitious and high-performance team gradually increasing performance and capabilities.

What you'll do

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Management of the engineering & design team dealing with Data Core networks across Europe.
• Be accountable of the planning, design, dimensioning, optimisation, integration, cybersecurity and performance for Data Core networks to offer best services experience.
• Evolve resilient & secure Data Core NWs.
• Direct management of senior stakeholders and act as a bridge between Engineering departments and commercial departments.
• Define, design and plan the Network Evolution Plan and long-range plans.
• Data Core Vendor Management.
• Ensure state of the art architecture to support our "best network" claim through scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions.
• Mobilise and coordinate all required engineering efforts to transform and evolve the Data Core network into the future Cloud Network to support all combined services.
• Active technical support and coordination in RFQs for Data Core Networks.

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Deep operational and technical experience with ability to manage the design and network evolution challenges.
• Capable of building a true end-2-end view for Data Core network.
• Identify/understand the best opportunities for improvements within Data Core Network, in line with our strategy, analysing potential implications and elaborating concrete risk mitigation strategy.
• Strong established relationships with key stakeholders namely with network strategy and architecture, Vodafone Procurement Center, Core&Services, /planning/commercial/demand teams.
• Strong people management and motivation skills. Able to build a team very focused on specific issues and challenges, but also open and able to execute a long-term strategy for Data Core network.

What's in it for you

Discretionary yearly bonus: 20%
Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630
per month.
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks out of which 39 weeks are fully paid + 13 weeks half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Together we can.