• Job Description

  Req#: 260794

  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.

  Role title: Solution Architect
  Function: Digital & IT / Office IT
  Band: G 12
  Sub-function: Office IT Infrastructure
  Reports to: Principal Manager Identity and Digital Transformation
  Location: DE Ratingen /UK Newbury / Paddington

  What you’ll do

  As a Solution Architect, you will have worldwide accountability for the architecture of Office IT infrastructure solutions. You will define the strategy and standards, evolve the architecture, and ensure compliance across all of Vodafone’s operating subsidiaries and central services. Your role involves translating business requirements into solution architecture, acting as the owner to align enterprise and application architecture goals. You will be a key enabler for delivering a consistent end-user experience and the basis for all Office IT services. This includes managing the Technical Provisioning Service for internal workforce processes and enabling external partners to utilize Vodafone's services. You will be responsible for identifying trends and technologies that impact the strategy of Office IT solutions, ensuring transparency of services, and providing consultancy to stakeholders. Additionally, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of chosen products, adjusting and changing the services architecture to meet new business or cost optimization requirements while ensuring consistent service delivery.

  Who you are

  • Strong communication and presentation skills across functional and cultural boundaries
  • Ability to engage, inspire, and negotiate with stakeholders to align with Vodafone's business at appropriate risk levels
  • Strong knowledge of Infrastructure Services (e.g., network, server services, Microsoft Active Directory, Cloud Services)
  • Microsoft Certified (such as MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure / MCSE: Server Infrastructure)
  • Expertise in External Object Synchronisation (Multi Tenant Organisation) to enable external partners and organizations to utilize Vodafone's services

  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

  This position may be full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours).

  Your strengths and experience count for Vodafone. We also value diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome candidacies from people with disabilities and will give them special consideration if they are equally suitable.

  We are filling this position at Ratingen for Vodafone Group Services GmbH.

  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.

  If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

  Together we can.

  Join us in shaping the future of Office IT infrastructure at Vodafone and make a significant impact on our global operations.

• About the company

  Vodafone Group plc is a British multinational telecommunications company.

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