Vice President • Networks Engineering
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 organization 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 The Role
We are seeking a seasoned network engineering leader to guide VOIS India in executing Vodafone’s network engineering strategy across design, transformation, and delivery. This role leads next‑generation infrastructure initiatives across mobile, transport, and cloud domains, while driving innovation, digital transformation, and the commercialisation of network services. The position is based in Pune, India.
What you’ll do
- Lead the Off‑Shore NSE‑VOIS India organisation with a clear and aligned network engineering roadmap.
- Oversee transformation across SDN, NFV, 5G, and cloud‑native architectures.
- Drive adoption of orchestration, automation, and agile delivery frameworks.
- Champion secure‑by‑design principles across network functions and software deployments.
- Ensure excellence in service quality, operational performance, and cost‑effectiveness for customers.
- Strengthen cross‑centre collaboration for digital delivery and transformation of existing and emerging services.
- Shape organisational design to enable end‑to‑end network commercialisation.
- Evaluate emerging and AI‑led network technologies to strengthen network performance and transformation outcomes.
- Define, design, and deliver end‑to‑end technical solutions for commercialised network services aligned with customer contracts.
- Lead financial governance and cost modelling for commercialised network services.
- Manage and develop large, diverse engineering teams with a strong focus on inclusivity and engagement.
- Drive the growth of business and teams within VOIS operational processes.
Who you are
- Over 15 years’ experience in telecom network engineering, including 5 years in senior leadership roles.
- Strong expertise in SDN, NFV, 4G/5G, cloud infrastructure, and network security.
- Deep understanding of Vodafone’s financial systems, cost modelling, and operational frameworks.
- Experience in leading large‑scale network operations, engineering, and transformation programmes.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Preferred: certifications such as CCIE, AWS, Kubernetes; experience with Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, and open‑source orchestration tools; familiarity with agile methodologies.
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
- Opportunity to lead the network engineering strategy for one of the world’s largest telecommunications groups.
- Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies across 5G, SDN, NFV, cloud‑native platforms, and automation.
- Influence large‑scale digital transformation and commercialisation programmes across global networks.
- Ability to shape organisational design, innovation initiatives, and future‑ready engineering capabilities.
What's Skills You will Learn
- Advanced leadership capabilities in cross‑centre, large‑scale engineering organisations.
- Strategic planning, digital transformation execution, and service commercialisation.
- Deep exposure to AI‑driven network operations and next‑generation orchestration.
- Enhanced financial modelling and cost governance expertise for network services.
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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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.