Senior Expert Network Deployment

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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.

As a Senior Expert Network Deployment, you proactively deliver and promote ideas for network expansion in the Mobile Network for Vodafone Portugal in coordination with TowerCO’s, several external partner deployment teams and other internal teams, e.g., Network Operations, Radio, TX and Enterprise Engineering teams.

What you’ll do

• Work independently and have responsibility on driving several activities across departments;
• Manage projects planning and develop all the necessary reporting during projects execution and drive project milestones with all the internal and external stakeholders;
• Actively design and further develop processes, including the introduction of new, cost-effective technologies and projects. This also includes participation in working groups to solve specific problems;
• Responsible contact person for vendors, other external companies and service providers as part of the Radio/TX Access network expansion for Vodafone Portugal;
• Independently create project reports and reports from the available internal databases and workflow processes;
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and regulations, as well as the requirements of health and safety Vodafone guidelines for network deployment.

Who you are

• Completed university education or comparable qualification;
• Many years (more than 5 years) of professional experience in the telecommunications environment;
• Strong experience around Radio technology as well as in the construction/conversion of telecommunications systems and telecommunications infrastructure;
• Excellent experience in the project management (PMO) and implementation of processes and workflows deployment and in related departments;
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking and work, in-depth knowledge of professional project management;
• Negotiation skills in dealing with internal and external suppliers within the specialist area;
• Excellent customer communication skills, as well as good conflict management;
• Capacity for communication and interpersonal relationship;
• Good team working skills;
• Spirit of initiative and proactivity, and willingness to learn;
• Commitment capacity;
• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken).

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.

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.