Tech Center &Energy Planning Associate Manager

Join UsAt Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.Role Profile Tech centers planning & DesignResponsible for planning, designing, expanding, and preparing the technical areas within Vodafone's mobile and fixed domains to host all the necessary network equipment fulfilling the continuously growing traffic requirements.StrategyTraffic planning:Responsible for how it steers traffic in which Datacenters, also they are responsible to define new datacenters strategy.Following up with the Group technology on new trends like distributing traffic in many small datacenters (by getting rooms in Telecom Egypt – same concept as fixed).New Datacenters/Edge PlanningTechnology request new MTX in certain areas to acquire lands with property or Rollout (futuristic trend)Put requirements and specs for new spaceTechnical Room PlanningOwn the Technical room infrastructure to provide power/space for technology network expansions in both mobile and fixed domains.Coordinate and establish technical requirements for new sites.Design layout of technical rooms in new sites and its interfaces with other technical rooms.Design paths and dimensions of cable trays within the technical rooms and their routes towards other technical rooms.Interfaces with property team through the establishment and preparation phases (if equipment is AC)Produce power capacity dashboard for power equipment.Participate with property in problem solving and design update to overcome construction & power problems.Assure availability of safety stock for racks and power equipment, covering any delayed deliveries that may cause delays in equipment implementationBuild ahead DC Power capacity with safety buffer as per the technology business plans.Define overall AC and DC power requirements in new sites and optimizing needs with technology and inform Property with needed AC PowerEstablish overall cooling requirements in new sites and optimize needs. Role Profile Cont.MTX Optimization& Modernization & AutomationIntroduce innovative solutions that can help reduce VF-Egypt's energy consumption and contribute to the migration green environment.Putting high standards for Installations to ensure efficient use of space and cooling.Develop utilization reports for different electromechanical equipment in mobile and fixed locations.Analysis and optimization of different electromechanical infrastructure equipment.Automate the power capacity reports to be able to monitor, optimize and report the overall and detailed capacity aspects in VFE technology centers.Managing the life cycle of Technology Equipment by removing old ones and propose modernization of old equipment to get more efficient power.Modernize DC Power stationsElectromechanical Equipment roadmap management:Plan and dimension the electromechanical equipment for fixed locations and MEC according to VF group strategy.Handle the supplier releases and roadmaps for fixed and MECs.Identify the different milestones for each product family. Stakeholder Management Handle technical conflicts with vendor.Prepare progress reports for senior management.Handle all technology teams requirements for network expansions. Budget Planning Manage required FY budget withing team goals & requirements.Prepare and issue FY BCs and get BC approval up to CAB meetings.Manage the technology centers budget assigned to property team to facilitate technology centers requirements.Materials Capacity Planning Manage stores materials releasing movements and delivery tools for any MTX to meet all requested installations.Manage Inventory to ensure resources are available for planned requirements.Issue monthly reports to monitor the current materials situation. Not a perfect fit?Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.Who we areWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.Together we can.