System Integration Manager

What you’ll do

System Integration – As system integrator manager you will be responsible for the interface between all Vendors and internal stakeholders ensuring a successful Software release. This includes:

• Collaboration and Coordination of OpenRAN release schedules in conjunction with the OpenRAN vendors to ensure a timely delivery of Major and Minor releases.
  • Foster a collaborative ecosystem to streamline communication and problem‑solving across stakeholders.
  • Close interaction with Vodafone Package and Release manager throughout the process.
• Governance of the 3rd Party System Integrators End‑to‑end testing (in vendor labs and 3rd Party SI environment) to validate functionality, performance, security and reliability representative of Vodafone deployments.
  • Ensuring integration of hardware and software from multiple vendors to form a cohesive OpenRAN package.
  • Ensuring interoperability of all OpenRAN elements, including radios, COTS, CaaS and network management systems.
  • Interface verification to confirm adherence to open standards.
• Validation of OpenRAN readiness for commercial service, maintaining operational performance and reliability through robust system release management processes.
  • Ensure availability of MOPs covering all aspects of the package and its deployable elements (Data Centre, RAN, etc).
  • Ensure that releases from vendors are of sufficient quality when GA status is claimed by vendors – managing commercial and contractual milestones associated to GA release.
• Influence and leverage collaborations through our technology, partners and OpenRAN industry forums for Product Integration best practices, Network Services, solutions, Support and E2E testing.
  • Leverage automation tools – both internally and externally – for testing, deployment, and monitoring to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  • Investigate and champion ideas around Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices to support ongoing integration and release cycles across vendors.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry standards and best practices in OpenRAN, system integration, and release management.
  • Future interoperability and compatibility of new OpenRAN components, such as RIC, SMO, etc.
• Drive year‑on‑year cost reduction and process/platform efficiency improvements.

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• 5+ years of experience in system integration and release management, preferably in telecommunications.
• Strong contract and commercial understanding.
• Knowledge of OpenRAN technologies, standards, and interfaces.
• Proven track record of managing multi‑vendor integration projects and complex release processes.
• Strong understanding of automated testing, deployment tools, and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple complex topics simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

Key performance indicators:

• Successful integration of hardware and software from multiple vendors to form a cohesive OpenRAN package.
• Development of End‑to‑End System Integration methodologies.
• Development of robust, scalable systems for lab through to live development.
• Year‑on‑year cost reduction and process/platform efficiency improvements.
• Time to fix product issues.
• Risk management.

No direct reports: none but lead of virtual teams from vendors and other Vodafone teams will be essential to the role.

What's in it for you

We like to keep them flexible:

• Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program
• Hybrid working kit
• Ergonomic kit allowance
• Digital meal voucher
• Flexible transportation allowance
• Employee assistance hotline & counselling
• Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
• Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services