OpenRAN System Integration Manager

Location:  Newbury +

• Hybrid 
Salary:  Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours:  Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri
• Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide  Who We Are We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.  At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.  We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve. Join our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we're continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen - simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers. What you'll do As OpenRAN System Integration Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the OpenRAN Vendors and third parties through the OpenRAN System Integration processes including managing third party system integrators.   
• You will be responsible for the interface between all vendors and internal stakeholders ensuring a successful software release. 
• You will collaborate and coordinate OpenRAN release schedules in conjunction with the OpenRAN vendors to ensure a timely delivery of major and minor releases.
• You will foster a collaborative ecosystem to streamline communication and problem solving across stakeholders. 
• You will manage the end-to-end testing in vendor labs and 3rd party SI environments to validate functionality, performance, security and reliability representative of Vodafone deployments. 
• You will validate OpenRAN readiness for commercial service and maintain operational performance and reliability through robust system release management process.
• You will influence and leverage collaborations through technology, partners and OpenRAN industry forums for Product Integration best practices, Network Services, solutions, support and E2E testing. 
• You will leverage automation tools - both internally and externally - for testing deployment, and monitoring to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  Who you are  
• You will have experience in system integration and release management.
• You will have strong contract and commercial understanding.
• You will have knowledge of OpenRAN technologies, standards and interfaces.
• You will have a proven track record of managing multi-vendor integration projects and complex release processes.
• You will have an understanding of automated testing, deployment tools, and CI/CD practices. 
• You will have project management skills with the ability to handle multiple complex topics simultaneously.
Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. What we offer We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies. Together we can Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. 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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance. #vodafoneuk #LI-Hybrid


• You will have experience in system integration and release management.
• You will have strong contract and commercial understanding.
• You will have knowledge of OpenRAN technologies, standards and interfaces.
• You will have a proven track record of managing multi-vendor integration projects and complex release processes.
• You will have an understanding of automated testing, deployment tools, and CI/CD practices.
• You will have project management skills with the ability to handle multiple complex topics simultaneously.
  
  At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide
Who We Are We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve. Join our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we're continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen - simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies. Together we can Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. 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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance. #vodafoneuk #LI-Hybrid