Fixed NW Planning & Demand Engineer

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The purpose of this role is to drive and coordinate the Fixed Access Demand and Planning for Portugal and Greece in line with the NGA strategy and market priorities.

What you’ll do

• Drive all Fixed Access Demand, acting as unique interface (SPOC) for all requestors from the assigned markets, either internal from Fixed Access Engineering (FAE), or external, such as Network Planning, Operations, Deployment and Commercial Units;
• Conduct and coordinate rough Feasibility assessments in Demand Formalization phase (pre-Gate0) till Initiative Setup (Gate0);
• Act as Project Manager, so called Engineering Initiative Manager (EIM) in Fixed Access Engineering technical request/projects, from Project setup (Gate0) till Delivery Start (Gate2), defining and driving project team and governance, engaging all FAE requested verticals, ensuring budget approvals, conducting detailed feasibility assessments, and driving team to elaborate High level design and Requirements, and finally performing effective handover to delivery phase to Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) after G2 approval;
• Coordinating the build of the 3 years Network Evolution Plan (NEP) with the corresponding budget plans, in collaboration with the technical domains, through a good understanding of the market strategy and demand in the assigned market;
• Ensure the submissions of our budget plans, both DB (next year’s budget) and LRP (Long Range Plan), by closing with stakeholders the list or projects, dependencies, prioritization, and technical plans, and providing impact analysis in case of challenges, based on local priorities and Group strategy;
• Track and monitor Fixed Access Engineering budget spending, providing full reasons for plan deviations, and driving the execution of mitigation plans. Ensure reporting Automation.Define and implement a governance model with Local Markets, engaging local and group management, identifying topics for alignment/decision, organizing meetings and materials, and aligning to NSE & Local processes and toolsProvide a clear view of main project status to FAE management in monthly basis with Project status, achievements, next Milestones, Risks & Mitigation Plans;
• Ensure consistency, providing a clear view of project status, and driving FAE contribution to the Group and Local project portfolio dashboards;
• Drive Automation tracking and reporting of our processes and projects;
• Drive topics for alignment and decision, on services, processes and tools on per country basis;
• Alignment w/Local stakeholders

Who you are

• Career degree (preferable technical as Telecom Engineer);
• Project management Skills;
• Good knowledge of the European Telecommunication business and Fixed Network Architectures/Technologies;
• Persuasive communicator, with initiative and drive, able to manage many stakeholders in Group Engineering and Local Markets;
• Good skills in managing budget and Fluent with financial concepts;
• Experience in working in multi-country engineering teams;
• Fluency in English.

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

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

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.

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Together we can.