Senior Manager- GIS & OSS Solutions Specialist -Pune
Who we are
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role
We are seeking a GIS and OSS specialist to support, maintain, document and deliver OSS GIS solutions. You will evaluate network and IT technologies, validate solutions through laboratory testing and proofs of concept, manage ArcGIS interfaces and APIs, and ensure that technical deliveries are sustainable, timely and aligned with customer requirements and Vodafone strategy.
What you’ll do
- Evaluate emerging network and IT technologies and ensure solutions align with company strategy.
- Define and validate fit-for-purpose GIS and OSS solutions, including laboratory testing and proof-of-concept validation.
- Support ArcGIS platforms, integrations and interfaces.
- Support and manage new APIs.
- Collaborate with OSS, IT architecture, network architecture, service design, business analysis, customer and vendor teams.
- Contribute to strategic roadmaps and deliver development enhancements.
- Manage external technical deliveries and ensure they remain sustainable for ongoing support.
- Document risks and define appropriate mitigation plans.
- Run project governance, reporting, project meetings and data-repository updates.
- Produce comprehensive IT specifications, business-case inputs and impact assessments.
- Lead vendor engagements and support live deployments.
- Ensure technical deliveries meet agreed timelines, budgets, specifications and quality standards.
Who you are
- You have strong knowledge and experience of GIS solutions, radio planning and performance-management systems.
- You understand REST APIs and have experience with Python, shell scripting and .NET.
- You have a practical understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
- You have previous experience in OSS or network design.
- You hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant IT or engineering discipline.
- You bring at least 10 years’ telecommunications experience in a development or delivery role.
- You can prioritise competing requirements and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
You take a proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach to complex IT delivery
Not a perfect fit?
Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.
What's in it for you
- Opportunities to shape strategic GIS and OSS solutions within a global telecommunications environment.
- Exposure to large-scale network transformation and technology initiatives.
- Collaboration with architecture, engineering, business, customer and vendor teams.
- Experience delivering cloud-enabled integrations, APIs and live network solutions.
The opportunity to establish yourself as a recognised specialist in strategic OSS GIS and planning solutions.
What skills you will learn
- Advanced ArcGIS platform support and interface management.
- API integration and automation across OSS environments.
- Cloud-based solution design using AWS or GCP.
- Proof-of-concept testing and technical solution validation.
- Vendor management, project governance and technology-roadmap development.
- Risk assessment, impact analysis and live-deployment support.
VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment
Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.
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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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
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