Senior Solutions Architect - Telecommunications

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Solutions Architect - Telecommunications to join our CTO function with remit spanning mobile, broadband, B2B and TV/Entertainment Networks.

You will be responsible for shaping ideas and developing network solutions that are both appropriate to the needs of Virgin Media O2 and consistent with defined CTO Strategy and Enterprise Architecture blueprints.

You will collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects and Strategists to understand the current and future capability roadmap, working with business owners in CTO, CIO or Product Development teams to understand Customer Experience, and to drive the definition of an effective set of end to end solution options and architectures by engaging across the organisation and our suppliers.

You will be responsible for the management of virtual teams with stakeholders across CTO, CIO and Business areas (Business & Wholesale, TV, Broadband and FMC, Mobile) to be able to deliver technical solutions and build the costs to inform the Business Case.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• The early shaping of technical and business ideas raised by Business Owners
• Defining and assuring end to end solutions including the level Product and Service wrap. This requires senior stakeholder management where expectations often conflict and differ.
• Engaging CTO Design Domains in the process responsible for the development of the solution components. This requires an indirect authority over functional areas who may often resist proposals, meaning a tenacious but pragmatic approach needed.
• Engaging IT Architects in the process responsible for the development of the components.
• Technically assess CTO domains (Radio Access, Fixed Access, mobile/fixed core network, TV/entertainment network, B2B) for Demand planning activities and to align with IT demand.
• Providing guidance and advice, which requires a high level of authority over technical peer groups.

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Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

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• Ability to elicit, understand and interpret early stage requirements and play them back, getting optimum balance between business expectation and technical complexity/direction.
• Experience in technically shaping (defining architecture and design) and delivering projects/programmes in at least two of the following mobile network domains/areas: RAN, OSS, Core networks (voice & IMS, packet, IP and VAS), Infrastructure (physical, virtual and cloud), and IT BSS.
• Proven ability to communicate with technical credibility to negotiate the best technical solutions in line with architectural principles.
• Experience in an end-to-end role defining the scope, estimates and technical solution options for a new project or idea.

• Technical understanding of Fixed Broadband and TV networks
• Familiarity with and experience in the application of one or more architecture frameworks and any associated architecture development methods such as TOGAF

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a competency based interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.