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As IoT Solution Architect, you will be in charge of consulting enterprise customers in the design of connectivity solutions for many different applications and industries. You will bring in your technical expertise; understanding of the business environment the customer and Vodafone operate in, and propose solutions based on Vodafone's managed connectivity and IoT solution portfolio. You will drive the solution from a pre-sales consultative stage through implementation and deployment. This is a customer-facing role and you will be required to travel to customer sites.
Job Responsibility
Work closely with regional Country Manager and Sales Team in pre-sale activities and qualification of sales leads
Act as a “technical consultant” to Vodafone’s Enterprise customers. Advise, propose and design solutions in line with customer needs, requirements and expectations
Assess technical solution complexity and deliverability within Vodafone’s IoT platforms as well as network capability both at a Global and regional level
Lead presentation of IoT solution designs and workshops based on Vodafone’s IoT solution catalogue, clearly highlighting differentiators of Vodafone against competitors from a product and technical perspective
Support the sales process from pre-sales and qualification stages, through RFP / bid and contract sign-up, all the way to implementation, deployment and successful acceptance testing and sign-off
Produce and maintain technical documentation conversant with the requirements of the customer and the capability of the business, and achieve customer technical solution approval
Able to produce clear and succinct RFI / RFP answers for winning bid responses
Support customers during deployments, testing, in-life during new feature deployments, and manage technical change requests
Liaise with internal delivery teams or technology partners driving solution design and testing through to completion
Meet the customer when and where needed – 40% travel within Greece and occasionally Europe
Requirements
Educated to BSc or MSc or an IT/EE (or equivalent)
Excellent Greek and English, both oral and written
Knowledge of mobile network architectures with an understanding of specific aspects for IoT applications
Knowledge of data communication, network, software application and IT technologies
Customer relationship management skills with ability to interact comfortably up to Senior level
A self-starter with a determination to succeed
Pro-active driven, can-do attitude
Strong communication and decision making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests
Strong commercial management skills including contractual and commercial negotiation experience as technical lead
Experience in complex change management in a technological context
Team player, strong influence and relationship management skills
Used to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible to adapt
Nice to have
Prior Experience in pre-sales role
Knowledge of the broader IoT market and technology landscape
Experience in GSI company or a multinational mobile network operator advantageous
Knowledge of electronic device design, testing and manufacturing and well as global supply chain
Understanding of RESTful and SOAP-based web services concepts
Preferred international experience with well developed cultural awareness
Additional language advantageous (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,…)
What we offer
Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece
Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
Private Health & Medical Insurance
Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad
Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking