Solution Architect
Vodafone
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portugal
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About the role
- Accountable for the architecture of the Office IT Infrastructure solutions for all local markets;
- Accountable to identify trends and technologies, indicating a risk or chance for the strategy of Office IT solutions;
- The role incorporates transparency of the services and being a qualified interface for technical matters to top-level management and corresponding experts from Office IT, Cyber Security, Data Center, and HR;
- Accountable for ensuring that customer requirements are understood and able to give advice and provide consultancy to both internally and externally stakeholders, so that the goals with respect to quality, efficiency and costs are consistently achieved;
- End-to-end accountable for the entire lifecycle of the chosen products and accountable for adjusting and changing the services architecture according to new business or cost optimization requirements, whilst ensuring consistent service delivery to all local markets;
- Delivers strategy and technology reports;
- Creates architectural roadmaps;
- Defines the lifecycle for the chosen product.
Requirements
- Strong communication and presentation skills across functional and cultural boundaries;
- Ability to engage, inspire and negotiate with stakeholders to conform with the Vodafone business at appropriate risk levels;
- Strong knowledge about Infrastructure Services (e.g. network, server services, Microsoft Active Directory, Cloud services);
- Microsoft Certified (such as Identity and Access Administrator Associate);
- Strong Microsoft, server hardware and network background is required;
- International experience in service and project management that operates in a complex business environment;
- Fluency in English.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Infrastructure ServicesMicrosoft Active DirectoryCloud servicesserver servicesnetwork servicesservice architecturelifecycle managementtechnology reportingarchitectural roadmaps
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsstakeholder engagementnegotiation skillsinspiration skillscross-functional collaborationcultural awareness
Certifications
Microsoft CertifiedIdentity and Access Administrator Associate