IoT Solutions Architect
What you’ll do
The job holder will be responsible for corporate customers’ pre-sales and in-life success management for MPN and 5G solutions. Will be responsible to design these solutions and overview the deployment plan, working closely
with a wide network of partners and managing key accounts and vendors.
• Promote Vodafone’s capability and expertise regarding 5G technologies (including MPN, Edge Computing, etc) to customers to address sales opportunities.
• Interact with customers with a consultative sales approach to influence an early entry opportunity and position Vodafone as a leading provider. Manage and coordinate Vodafone’s sub-contractors to bring the appropriate technical solution on time.
• Translate the customer requirements into stakeholder actions to produce a technical and commercial offer.
• Collaborate and coordinate all internal and external resources to compose complex solutions and produce a turn-key service offering to meet customer requirements.
• Lead the service elements of customer contracts and interact with the bid manager, legal, and billing teams.
• Coordinate the project delivery from kick-off to handover to live service managing the technical delivery, time plans, PnL, and customer expectations.
• Work closely with the sales department to qualify opportunities and potential customers and work out sales campaigns and engagements. Become an MPN Technology advisor to internal customer-facing teams with best practices.
• Liaise with Vodafone Group regarding new developments and propositions and promote the local success stories and initiatives to group teams transferring know-how and establishing VFGR as a Center of excellence.
Who you are
• The candidate for this position must have at least 5 years of relevant experience in complex turn-key projects and service solutions, with deep knowledge of IP networking techniques and 3GPP protocols, mobile network technology working experience in radio, or Core Networks. Additionally, should have a University or Polytechnical Degree in Mobile Communications or an equivalent field. An MSc in Mobile Communications is highly desirable.
• Inspired to effectively communicate in technical and commercial terms and explain the benefits of MPN technology proposals with excellent command of written and spoken Greek and English language.
• Proficient in effectively managing large-scale projects utilizing cutting-edge technology.
• Experienced in stakeholder management and complex, global organizational structures
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What's in it for you
• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
• Private Health & Medical Insurance
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of 60% remote and 40% office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
• Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
• Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are
• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
• Special employee offers and discounts
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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.