Job Description

Role Purpoe
Seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Integration Manager to join a dynamic and diverse team in this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the OpenRAN Vendors and 3rd Parties through the OpenRAN System Integration processes including managing a 3rd Party System Integrator and wider system integration related tasks in other projects.
Ensuring the testing and releases are of sufficient quality to enter the Vodafone Central OpenRAN lab, achieved by managing and governing the 3rd Party System Integrator and respective OpenRAN Vendors through a predefined process. Collaborating with relevant stakeholders across the business will be key to success, with the end goal to ensure seamless deployment and optimal performance of our network systems resulting in the highest quality software and systems as possible.
Our ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in system integration, package and/or release management, and a good understanding of OpenRAN technologies backed up with good technical knowledge of RAN systems with a proven track record of programme delivery of contractual and commercial milestones.
Join Us
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.
What you'll do
System Integration
As system integrator manager you will be responsible for the interface between all Vendors and internal stakeholders ensuring a successful Software release. This includes:

• Collaboration and Coordination of OpenRAN release schedules in conjunction with the OpenRAN vendors to ensure a timely delivery of Major and Minor releases.

• Foster a collaborative ecosystem to streamline communication and problem-solving across stakeholders.
• Close interaction with Vodafone Package and Release manager throughout the process.
• Governance of the 3rd Party System Integrators End-to-end testing (in vendor labs and 3rd Party SI environment) to validate functionality, performance, security and reliability representative of Vodafone deployments.

• Ensuring integration of hardware and software from multiple vendors to form a cohesive OpenRAN package.
• Ensuring interoperability of all OpenRAN elements, including radios, COTS, CaaS and network management systems
• Validation of OpenRAN readiness for commercial service, maintaining operational performance and reliability through robust system release management processes.
• Influence and leverage collaborations through our technology, partners and OpenRAN industry forums for Product Integration best practices, Network Services, solutions, Support and E2E testing.
• Drive Year on year cost reduction and process/platform efficiency improvements

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in system integration and release management, preferably in telecommunications.
• Strong contract and commercial understandin, Knowledge of OpenRAN technologies, standards, and interfaces.
• Proven track record of managing multi-vendor integration projects and complex release processes.
• Strong understanding of automated testing, deployment tools, and CI/CD practices, Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple complex topics simultaneously, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

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
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.
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Together we can.
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.

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