VodafoneThree - Shared Data Exchange and Interface Lead
Location: Newbury Hybrid
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Grade: 11
Hiring Manager: Paolo Lacava
We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.
What you'll do
Our organisation is a leading provider in the telecommunications and digital services sector, committed to delivering high-quality connectivity and innovative solutions to consumers and businesses. With a strong focus on digital transformation and operational excellence, we aim to drive sustainable growth and superior customer experience across all touchpoints.
The Shared Data Exchange and Interface Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic oversight for OSS Data and Interface delivery between VF3 and our Business Partners, managing a complex landscape of internal teams, System Integrators, and third‑party vendors. The role ensures that all domain designs, data exchanges, and interface architectures are not only technically robust but also strictly aligned with the operator’s overarching business outcomes and architectural standards.
* Act as the primary Technical Lead and oversee System Integrators (SIs) and vendors to ensure all data exchange designs align with OSS domain architecture and business goals.
* Lead the gathering and translation of complex network requirements into comprehensive OSS domain designs for data integration and interface functionality.
* Produce and govern end‑to‑end technical library, including High‑Level Designs (HLD), Low‑Level Designs (LLD), Test Plans, and Transfer to Operations (TTO) documentation.
* Partner with cross‑functional teams (within VF3 and with our Business Partners) and vendors to guide solutions through the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring they meet strict Operational Acceptance Criteria.
* Ensure all interface deliveries and data integrations strictly conform to contractual outcomes, technical KPIs, and project milestones.
* Advise Programme Managers on technical risk assessment, issue mitigation, and the budgeting process for OSS interface enhancements.
* Drive the evolution of integration processes to improve service assurance and the overall reliability of production deliveries.
* Create data standards and governance policies across shared tools and interfaces.
* Act as technical bridge between internal stakeholders and external delivery partners to ensure timely, high‑quality production deployments.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support successful delivery of network engineering initiatives and related applications.
* Support RFP activities for new solutions in respective domains.
* Manage a range of senior stakeholders and internal/external communications.
Who are you
* Expert knowledge of OSS solutions and their implementation covering areas in Service Management, Service Assurance, Inventory and Customer Experience Management.
* Good understanding of mobile network architecture and relevant processes in network design, deployment and operations.
* Expert knowledge of Data Interfaces protocols, Data Mastery and Standards:
o SNMP, NETCONF/YANG, and TM Forum Open APIs.
o Master Data Management (MDM) and semantic data modelling within a multi‑vendor telco environment.
o Creation of data standards and governance policies to maintain a \"single source of truth\".
o TOGAF 9.1 Certified.
o Practical experience of the TM Forum frameworks: TAM, eTOM and SID.
* Strong experience providing technical, decision‑making and problem‑solving leadership for a technical domain and able to demonstrate setting technical direction and quality/standards for delivery and design.
* Demonstrate ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders within the organization to act as liaison between business, other technical communities and the 3rd‑party delivery teams to ensure delivery of business requirements.
What we offer
We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. Benefits can be personalised for you and your family, such as discounts, vouchers, a pension plan, and more. Learning tools and parental leave policies are also available.
Posting End Date: 23th May 2026
Recruiter Name: Christian Smith
Recruiter Email: Christian.smith20@three.co.uk
Need to know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulator’s standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey (e.g., extended time or breaks in between online assessments, sign language interpreter, assistive technology), please contact your recruiter directly or email jobs@three.co.uk for guidance.
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