Manager Network Services Strategy and Architecture

• Full-time
• V3 Requisition Grade: 12

Vodafone Three - Manager Network Services Strategy and Architecture
Location: Newbury+ Hybrid
Working Hours:Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

* Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Wedon'trequire you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week.

You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specificroleand your team.

We’rehere to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people,placesand potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with Vodafone Three, that future’sbeing built – today.

We’recreating more than the UK’s best network.

We’rehelping close the digital divide, empowercommunitiesand drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here.

We’rebuilding a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’lljoin a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the futurewe’rebuilding. From day one,you’llbe welcomed,valuedand encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Join us andyou’llbe at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investingsustainablyand creating opportunities that last.

We’renot just expanding connectivity;we’rereimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’llwork onreal challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role,you’llbe helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move atpace, becausewhatwe’rebuilding matters – andwe’relearning as we go.

We’reproud of the progress we’vemade, butwe’rejust getting started.

Join our UK Networks team, wherewe’recontinually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

This role supports the definition of the strategic direction and architectural governance of Vodafone Three’s Network Services, Core and Infrastructure domains. It ensures alignment with business aspirations, customer experience goals, and commercial outcomes, while driving integration across Voice and Data core networks, Value Added Services, Messaging Platforms, Data Centres, Cloud, Automation, and any other innovative service solutions. The role spans strategy development, architecture definition, innovation, technical governance, and pre-sales support across wholesale and retail domains.

This JD is “T shaped” describing individuals who have deep expertise in one specific area (the vertical bar of the "T") and a broad range of skills and knowledge across other disciplines (the horizontal bar). The majority of the roles/responsibilities and experience described below are generic covering all L5 Manager roles in the Network Services, Core and Infrastructure Strategy and Architecture team but individuals are expected to have deep knowledge in one specific area eg – Voice…