Strategy & Planning Lead

What You’ll Do

• Drive and consolidate the E2E Network Strategic Plans as well as the DB and 3yr strategic and LRP CAPEX plans (including KPIs) across all VF Network Functions - set the ambition and agree on key priorities in the Local Market;
• Managing the consolidation of e2e Network Evolution Plans as well as DB submission and execution.
• Responsible to understand VF PT NW Planning aligned with Strategy.
• E2E Integration and validate NW DB/LRP plan: inc KPIs per market according to strategy - Discuss and gain approval from local CNO/CEO;
• Submit DB plan (inc KPIs and CAR Support) to Finance to set targets.
• Support vertical teams prioritization and resources availability for an optimal and efficient DB execution;
• Support OPEX activities, in all NW Verticals for the Local Market Supported;
• Supports local business for specific initiatives, such as spectrum auctions, 5G testbed and innovation, IoT and MVNO bids;
• Accountable for management of in-year prioritisation of plan: As a result of change to annual budget or challenge, new demand or changes to in-flight demand that impacts annual plan budget or scope;
• Manage periodic re-baselining of plan: Including any required formal budget submissions e.g. Rolling Forecast (Monthly review of Budget Plan) budget in the market, ensuring maximum alignment withing the Vodafone Strategy
• Responsible of improvements introduction on the information flow/communication within the team and with the main stakeholders, internal and external throught new Digital platforms ( Teams, Planners, PowerBI, JIRA or others)
• Analyse new demand requirements submitted through the Demand Front Door and ensure proper project’s goals and deliverables within the available.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or master’s in Finance or Engineering;
• Financial acumen;
• Knowledge of Mobile and Fixed Network Architecture desirable;
• Stakeholder management;
• Proven experience on Executive reporting;
• Strategic view with a Business Engagement Executive approach – Market surveys and KPIs analysis;
• Inter-functional relationships;
• High knowledge of Excel / Power BI;
• Good to Excellent on both communication skills and executive presentation;
• Over 3 years’ experience in Technology planning or similar;
• Portuguese/English Language proficiency.

Not a perfect fit?

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's In It For You

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

Who We Are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Together we can.