Sr. Manager Fixed Network Deployment

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Network Development
Posting Country:  Czech Republic
Date Posted:  16 Apr 2024
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.

Role purpose

  • Manage Fixed network design and Fix access deployment teams. Responsible for planning and deployment activities related to FTTx and HFC networks
  • Manage CAPEX and OPEX budget outline and forecasts.
  • Align and co-ordinate local activities with global programs and strategies

We can offer this position as part time job in case of your interest.

What will you do

  • Day to day management and long-term development and succession planning for department of up to 30 people.
  • Manage teams responsible for design and deployment of technologies and infrastructure in NGA networks to support business needs and to meet efficiency and quality standards.
  • Manage department's projects to meet business plan requirements. Determine work priorities. Approve dimensioning rules/guidelines for design, dimensioning and optimization.
  • Prepare overall Capex and Opex budget including re-forecasting. Monitor Capex and Opex actuals spending.
  • Provide support to Director Network Development, Strategic Planning, Finance and Procurement.
  • Provide support to local&global procurement during price negotiations and RFP/RFQ.
  • Organize work of the department with the aim to use company resources effectively. Manage the proper and seamless relationship and cooperation between other departments internally and externally with vendors.
  • Ensure Health&Safety rules and business continuity approach are met. Manage and evaluate team performance, motivation and set priorities.

Technical Expertise

  • Deep technical understanding and knowledge of the NGA technologies (GPON/xGPON, FTTx, CMTS_HFC) is a must
  • Good knowledge of the passive FO infrastructure topics is expected
  • Knowledge of transport technologies (MW, IP networks, DWDM) is an advantage
  • Experience in similar positions 3 years

What we offer

  • Here, we address each other informally and aren’t really bothered about a dress code… It suits us all just fine, and we hope you’ll feel good among us too.
  • Let’s not hide the fact that Vodafone is a big name – so we’re offering you the stable environment of our company, which is simultaneously a challenger on the telecommunications and data market.
  • Annual bonus
  • We keep up with the times or even a step ahead, so with us you can enjoy 5 weeks of vacation, 5 personal days and optional home office… We also think about parents, with 16 weeks vacations for new parents and the option of returning to work sooner under exceptional conditions for moms.
  • Most of us currently work from home. We want to keep the increased ratio of remote working in the future.
  • If Vodafone, then full on – you will get a mobile phone and a great unlimited tariff, plus 24 000 benefit points per year which you can use in the cafeteria to buy vacations, educational courses or just to invite your dearest to the cinema.
  • We’re located on a metro line – right at the entrance actually – our headquarters are in Stodůlky. You’ll find everything you need in the building and the vicinity for your lunch break or coffee break, and you can even shop in the nearby stores.
  • And if you need to shake it off after work, you can grab one of the bikes we rent, or go to our gym located in the building.

Together we can

At Vodafone, we’re passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can be themselves and achieve their best. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, age, genders, gender identities, abilities, sexual orientation, and everything that makes us unique. We want the best people to join us and make their difference, so we will always consider requests for flexible working (such as full-time, part-time, home-working).

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.