Fixed Network Optimisation Specialist

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  Local Technology
Posting Country:  Ireland
Date Posted:  22 Sept 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Who you are:

You are a strong standout colleague with a focus on delivering a first-class service to our customers. You are compassionate, creative and daring. You are passionate about and have previous experience in driving Performance strategies to deliver a superior network experience. The Fixed Networks Performance & Optimisation role will merge the use of data science with Optimisation strategies reflecting the innovative nature of Vodafone

The next challenge for you:

To be responsible for Fixed Optimisation Strategies for the Vodafone Network. This role will have a strong emphasis on planning and optimisation guidelines of the Fixed Network and Technologies.  Ability to analyse the design and performance of the Fixed network with a view to being able to lead Network Optimisation Programs is a key requirement of the role. Understanding of all Fixed Technologies & Interworking with Transmission and Core Infrastructure is also key to the role.

 

Technical Responsibilities:
Fixed Network Optimisation of Performance, Capacity and Customer KPIs
Deliver Vodafone Networks, Strategic Network Optimisation Projects 
Fixed Network Design & Optimisation View
Own Fixed Network Performance Optimisation Guideline
Vendor Management / Technical Point of Contact.

 

Impact on the business
The role is to lead and be accountable for the Fixed Network Performance Optimisation Projects that deliver Market Leadership performance for the Vodafone Network.
Provide Fixed  Optimisation technical leadership within the Networks organisation
Work closely with other VF functions to realise our digital Telco goals and make best use of network data to deliver best in class Mobile Network Experience
Ensure Fixed Network Capacity and Performance requirements are aligned.
Develop and implement “Best in Class” Network Optimisation processes

We Are Looking For You, If You Have:

5+ years’ experience in Fixed or Converged Network Operator/Provider.
Experience of Network Data Sources – Probes, PM Counters, Crowd Source Data, CPE Analysis Tools,
Experience of Converged (Fixed and Mobile) Networks Infrastructure and Backhaul Technologies  
3rd Level degree in Engineering or similar
Good knowledge of all existing & emerging technologies deployed in Fixed, Transmission and Core networks.
Knowledge of Data Analytics/Data Science Methodologies.
Project Management/Vendor Management.


What else should you demonstrate?
Ability to cooperate/collaborate with multiple teams and other departments
Comfortable in the management of complex technical matters
Strong demonstrable leadership skills
Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is vital
Must have the ability to ask searching insightful questions and persist until a clear answer is obtained
Excellent interpersonal skills and technical presentation skills.

When choosing us………

When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits! 

•    Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are:
•    Competitive Salary
•    Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
•    Generous Employer Pension contribution
•    Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
•    Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills!
•    Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products!
•    23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday
•    Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies. We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work. We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.

When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible. And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one. Its starts here. It starts with you. 

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.