VodafoneThree - Manager Network Services Strategy and Ar

As a Senior Network Architect, you will define and evolve the strategy and architecture for VodafoneThree’s Network Services, Core and Infrastructure. You will balance customer experience with cost efficiency, guiding major programmes and governance across teams. You’ll work with Cloud, Data Centres, automation and telecoms tech to translate strategic ambitions into practical, scalable solutions. This role offers impact across the UK network, collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver safe, innovative connectivity at scale.

• bonuses
• up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
• pension plan
• discounts and vouchers
• learning tools
• parential leave policies

• Define and evolve network strategy and architecture for Core and Infrastructure across multiple programmes
• Provide strategic and architectural leadership on major programmes and ensure alignment with business priorities
• Govern network touchpoints and collaborate with delivery teams to realise business benefits
• Influence investment decisions via analysis, business cases, SWOT and proofs of concept
• Align Cloud, Data Centres, orchestration, automation and infrastructure strategies across Network and IT
• Lead technical input into RFI/RFQ and vendor selection activities
• Build strategic relationships with technology partners and support commercial discussions
• Collaborate with Business Strategy, Marketing, ICT and Regulatory teams to align roadmaps
• Support complex wholesale opportunities with technical governance and credibility
• Explore emerging technologies and support trials to translate opportunities into benefits

• Significant telecoms experience in strategy, architecture or network design (10+ years)
• Deep expertise in at least one specialist area (e.g., Voice Core, Data Core, Wholesale, VAS/Messaging or Infrastructure)
• Broad knowledge of Network Services, Core and Infrastructure
• Experience with relevant technologies (Cloud, Data Centres, orchestration, automation, transport)
• Experience in technical governance, solution architecture and vendor engagement
• Ability to translate technology opportunities into business and customer benefits
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks; experience supporting regulatory or spectrum activities is a plus
• Experience supporting pre-sales, business development or complex customer solutions
• Engaging communicator; able to simplify complex topics for technical and senior audiences
• Collaborative, cross-functional mindset for strategy delivery
• Degree in Telecommunications, Engineering or related field valued; advanced qualifications welcome

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication for technical and commercial audiences
• Strategic thinking and business alignment
• Voice Core
• Data Core
• Wholesale