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As Head of Network Development, you will shape and drive the evolution of Vodafone Romania’s fixed and mobile access networks, ensuring our customers enjoy outstanding connectivity and performance.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the short- and medium-term planning and development of our access networks at market level, aligning with Vodafone Group guidelines and best practices
Translate demand forecasts (traffic, coverage needs, customer growth) into an integrated rollout and evolution plan across RAN, Transport and Fixed Access
Design and govern network plans aligned with Group architecture standards and local market requirements
Decide rollout sequencing and delivery trade-offs — balancing customer impact, coverage, capacity, quality, cost, regulatory constraints and operational readiness
Ensure optimal network dimensioning, smart CAPEX allocation, and efficient use of resources throughout the year
Drive high network performance, monitoring KPIs and customer perception, and implementing improvement actions at market level
Lead Mobile Network Quality committees with Business Units, ensuring tight collaboration and issue resolution
Maintain strong relationships with TowerCos, CBU/EBU, and Public Authorities to ensure high-quality delivery, network sharing performance, and identification of funding opportunities
Coordinate end-to-end engineering governance, ensuring design quality, architecture compliance and standard adherence
Collaborate with Finance and Strategy to build feasibility assessments and business cases for major initiatives (e.g., GPON rollout, modernization, decommissioning)
Lead complex network transformation programs at market level (e.g., Telekom Network Integration), ensuring scope, timelines and benefits are delivered
Oversee RFQ/RFP processes for network investments, ensuring competitive and transparent supplier selection
Ensure full compliance with HSE standards, regulations, licensing and permit requirements, maintaining a safe environment for employees and partners.
Requirements:
Deep understanding of the telecommunications market and network technologies
10+ years of experience in Technology, including at least 10 years in senior leadership roles within large multinational or matrix organizations
Strong experience in managing Public Authorities and preparing corporate bids
Proven ability to lead dispersed teams, including direct management of senior leaders and large operational teams
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills
The ability to switch seamlessly between strategic thinking, analytical insight, and execution
Experience driving major transformation programs and large-scale investment initiatives
Strong business acumen, with the ability to build solid business cases and drive CAPEX/OPEX optimization
Fluent English
A university degree in Engineering (preferably Telecommunications)
A commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.
What we offer:
Hybrid working regime
Special discounts for Vodafone employees, Friends & Family offers
Demo telephone subscription - unlimited (voice and data)
Voucher for the purchase of a mobile phone
Medical subscription to a top private clinic & other medical benefits
Insurance for hospitalization and surgical interventions
Life insurance
Meal tickets
Bookster subscription
Participation in development programs and challenging projects in the leadership area
Access to internal Wellbeing & Recognition events
Extra vacation days (for seniority, special events, volunteering)
You will benefit from specializations in your field of activity, through programs based on modern training methods and systems