Vice President • Networks Engineering
Vodafone
APAC/Oceania, India, Pune
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Salary
Rank
VP
Responsibility
Design/Transform
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
IT
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
03-26-2026
Description
We are seeking a seasoned network engineering leader to guide VOIS India in executing Vodafone’s network engineering strategy across design, transformation, and delivery. This role leads next‑generation infrastructure initiatives across mobile, transport, and cloud domains, while driving innovation, digital transformation, and the commercialisation of network services. The position is based in Pune, India.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Off‑Shore NSE‑VOIS India organisation with a clear and aligned network engineering roadmap.
- Oversee transformation across SDN, NFV, 5G, and cloud‑native architectures.
- Drive adoption of orchestration, automation, and agile delivery frameworks.
- Champion secure‑by‑design principles across network functions and software deployments.
- Ensure excellence in service quality, operational performance, and cost‑effectiveness for customers.
- Strengthen cross‑centre collaboration for digital delivery and transformation of existing and emerging services.
- Shape organisational design to enable end‑to‑end network commercialisation.
- Evaluate emerging and AI‑led network technologies to strengthen network performance and transformation outcomes.
- Define, design, and deliver end‑to‑end technical solutions for commercialised network services aligned with customer contracts.
- Lead financial governance and cost modelling for commercialised network services.
- Manage and develop large, diverse engineering teams with a strong focus on inclusivity and engagement.
- Drive the growth of business and teams within VOIS operational processes.
Qualification & Requirements
- Over 15 years’ experience in telecom network engineering, including 5 years in senior leadership roles.
- Strong expertise in SDN, NFV, 4G/5G, cloud infrastructure, and network security.
- Deep understanding of Vodafone’s financial systems, cost modelling, and operational frameworks.
- Experience in leading large‑scale network operations, engineering, and transformation programmes.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Preferred: certifications such as CCIE, AWS, Kubernetes; experience with Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, and open‑source orchestration tools; familiarity with agile methodologies.
Benefits
What’s in it for you
- Opportunity to lead the network engineering strategy for one of the world’s largest telecommunications groups.
- Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies across 5G, SDN, NFV, cloud‑native platforms, and automation.
- Influence large‑scale digital transformation and commercialisation programmes across global networks.
- Ability to shape organisational design, innovation initiatives, and future‑ready engineering capabilities.
What’s Skills You will Learn
- Advanced leadership capabilities in cross‑centre, large‑scale engineering organisations.
- Strategic planning, digital transformation execution, and service commercialisation.
- Deep exposure to AI‑driven network operations and next‑generation orchestration.
- Enhanced financial modelling and cost governance expertise for network services.
Company Profile
Vodafone
Industry
Telecommunications
Revenue
$49.58B
Employees
104,000
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
#302
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