Senior Expert Geo/GIS Solutions

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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

• As a Senior Expert for Geo/GIS Services you analyse and evaluate the business requirements in accordance with the demand management process and translate them into solution designs.
• As an expert for geographical analyses, you enable the combination of different data with spatial reference (especially in GIS systems) and thus the derivation of valuable additional information. One important data source is network performance data.
• You will provide Geo Applications on basis of a GIS infrastructure, geographical data and analyses for all business areas of the company (for different VF markets, i.e. Germany, Portugal etc.).
• You design, develop and implement scripts/solutions/applications to enable spatial analyses (self-service for the customers) and geo processing.
• You will manage a project throughout its lifecycle, coordinating and managing suppliers during the design, development and implementation phases in accordance with the delivery management process, on time, quality and budget.
• You actively evaluate opportunities to optimise the design and delivery process and propose appropriate improvement measures.
• Geo/GIS applications & services: strategy, design, architecture, implementation, consolidation.
• Project Management and delivery of local and central projects, where different international teams are involved (customers, providers, designers, administrators, developers or O&M technicians)
• Budget ownership planning and execution.
• Testing of services/applications together with the clients in order to ensure that implemented solutions are responding to the clients’ needs.

Who you are

• A degree in telecommunications, computer science, geoinformatics or similar and at least 5 years of professional experience in telecommunications or IT.
• Very good knowledge of GIS tools and geoprocessing SW.
• Very good programming skills (Shell, Python…)
• Very good database knowledge (Oracle).
• Good knowledge of network data (especially network performance data).
• Goal- and team-oriented work methodology, as well as cultural awareness when working together in an international environment.
• Good knowledge of innovative technologies such as AI and machine learning round off your profile.
• Good knowledge of agile working methods is desirable.
• Deep knowledge of telecommunication business in terms of IT and Network technologies (Radio Access, Core, IMS, Fixed Access, Transport & Transmission).
• Experience in OSS systems, especially Geo/GIS systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Good communication & negotiation skills with customers & providers.
• Good skills for working in international multicultural environments with distributed and remote 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

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

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.