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At 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 Purpose
ELV Solution Architect evaluates customer business needs and creates the overall technical vision for a specific solution to a business problem whether computer systems, networks, hardware, and/or software.
Role Profile
- Understanding Business Problems, analysing and documenting them and translating/transforming them into technology solutions
- Lead architecture design discussions, reviews and recommendations to fulfil customer requirements and needs
- Design integrated ELV solutions including but not limited to: CCTV, Access Control, Public Address, BMS, Fire Alarm, IPTV, Structured Cabling, Intercom, etc.
- Create BOQs, system architecture diagrams, and solution documents.
- Develop cost-effective, scalable, and compliant technical proposals.
- Conduct detailed technical assessments of customer environments to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Collaborate with engineering, project delivery, and procurement teams.
- Support smooth handover to implementation teams with proper documentation.
- Provide clarification on the design throughout the execution phase.
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand client requirements, provide technical guidance, and contribute to proposal development.
- Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations and demonstrations to clients, highlighting the value of proposed solutions.
- Respond to RFPs/RFQs/RFIs, ensuring technical accuracy and competitive positioning.
- Act as a technical advisor for clients, building trust and understanding their long-term infrastructure needs.
- Work closely with internal delivery teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible and align with implementation capabilities.
- Provide thought leadership by sharing insights on best practices and innovative approaches to infrastructure challenges.
- Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, solution blueprints, and configuration specifications.
- Support the transition of projects from presales to delivery, ensuring a smooth handover.
Competencies and Qualifications
- +5 Years Experience as pre-sales/solution architect working with information security solutions and services.
- Engineering Bachelors Graduate
- Strong knowledge of ELV systems and integration.
- Ability to interpret MEP and ELV shop drawings.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proposal and tendering experience.
- Strong documentation and BOQ preparation skills.
- Project estimation and value engineering capabilities.
- Customer-facing and consultative selling approach.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Visio, or equivalent design tools.
- Familiarity with ELV systems: CCTV, ACS, PAVA, FAS, SCS, MATV/IPTV, etc.
- Understanding of IP networking fundamentals and system integration.
- Ability to work with BMS, IoT, and Smart Building solutions is a plus.
- Vendor certifications (e.g., Axis, Bosch, Honeywell, Dahua, Cisco, etc.) preferred.
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 are
We 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.
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