Fiber Planning Specialist

Date: Nov 14, 2025

Location: Istanbul, TR

Company: Vodafone

Join Us

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

  • Planning and designing of fiber infrastructure (backbone, FTTx, Access, etc.) for new build, extension, customer connection and customised solutions.
  • Planning and designing fiber passive network Low & High level design including fiber core planning
  • Support presales activities related with fiber services, provides necessary outputs and analysis to sales teams.
  • Defining the Fiber investments Budget that is required in the network in line with the Company Strategy – Taking in to account the marketing and sales forecasts and requirements. Starts and follows up purchase procedures.
  • Contribute feasibility analysis and fiber related business model studies.
  • Works across functions with peers in other groups to ensure collaboration and alignment for shared goals.
  • Developing and defining standards, concepts and guidelines for passive fibre network. Write technical specs for equipment and services.
  • Oversee the performance, KPIs and reliability of the fiber network. Initiate necessary actions when needed. Asses threats for new fiber projects.
  • Collect info about beneficial fiber coverage areas from the Business teams to develop new projects proactively. Contribute in developing new fiber projects and feasibility analysis; new fiber related business model studies.
  • Contribute in developing / improving / redesign business processes.
  • Audit of all implementations, guidances and Rule of Thumb implementations.
  • Use necessary management, inventory and work flow tools (GIS-Telcordia,  Atoll, Maximo, Next, etc) to ensure that the quality of each deliverable is of the highest standard and accurate.

Who you are

  • Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering/Computer Engineering/ Geomatic Engineering, BSc; MSc/MBA degree preferred.
  • Effective presentation skills and public speaking skills required.
  • Have an excellent command of English is required.
  • Knowledge of fibre optic technology and passive networks overall preferred.

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

We like to keep them flexible:

•    Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program 
•    Hybrid working kit
•    Ergonomic kit allowance 
•    Digital meal voucher
•    Flexible transportation allowance.
•    Employee assistance hotline & counselling
•    Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
•    Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services 


Plus, plenty more to enjoy!If you want to know more about us and what we do, then visit our website: www.vodafone.com.tr

https://www.vodafone.com.tr/insan-kaynaklari

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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.