IoT Solutions Architect
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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.
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 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
- Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece
- Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
- Private Health & Medical Insurance
- Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad
- Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
- 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
- Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
- Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
- Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
- 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
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.