SI Solution Manager (Cloud SW)
Apply remote type Hybrid locations Samsung Networks, Reading, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: March 31, 2025 (10 days left to apply) job requisition id R101620
Position Summary
Why join our team?
Samsung Networks is an industry leader in Open RAN network deployments with commercial deployments in US, Asia, and European markets! We are expanding our Service portfolio to include System Integration Services and as a result, we will be creating a new team to lead these activities.
As part of our expansion in Europe, Samsung Networks UK is looking to hire an experienced and highly motivated Cloud Solution Architect to coordinate the delivery of Cloud aspects of our System Integration deliverables for a Tier 1 customer in Europe. You will act as a Technical Subject Matter Expert for the Cloud Infrastructure components of the ORAN Solution (COTS & CaaS) commencing in Q1 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who can demonstrate a consistent record in delivering complex IT and Core Telecommunications Solutions and has extensive experience in creating and maintaining highly satisfied customers. This role is based in Reading but will require travel to other project and customer locations in the UK and EU.
Role and Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities
* Responsible for the End to End Hardware and Software Release Management planning and alignment for all Infrastructure elements.
* Ensure that all of the Customers key requirements are included in the agreed Release in order to fulfil the project delivery achievements.
* Manage Software and Hardware Release risk and issues with the Customer and 3rd party vendors ensuring that acceptable workable Solutions are provided.
* Guide each Infrastructure vendor to align with the customers mandatory Security requirements.
* Provide Technical support to the Samsung SI Design team during the Design process.
* Act as the main point of contact for all Infrastructure Hardware and Software technical discussions with the Customer.
* Work with the wider Architects to ensure the HLD and LLDs are fully aligned with the End to End Solution scope.
* Build a strong working relationship with the Customer Domain owner and other 3rd party Infra suppliers.
* Act as the Subject Matter Expert for any critical L3/L4 Technical discussions and provide a workable Software release plan to mitigate critical Product defects.
What we need for this role
To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
* Educated to Degree Level, preferably in Telecoms, Electronics or Computer Science/IT or equivalent experience in a relevant technical role in the telecom/IT sector.
* Possess a deep understanding of the network infrastructure (COTS/CaaS) solutions that are underpinning virtualised Open RAN.
* Consistent track record in the delivery of complex large scale multi vendor System Integration Solution Release processes and documentation.
* Previous experience of designing multi vendor network virtualisation infrastructure solutions such as Open RAN, virtualised RAN/Core.
* Validated customer and collaborator management skills.
* Outstanding communicator both internally and towards the customer.
* Excellent organisational skills and an ability to anticipate customer’s needs and act accordingly.
* Excellent level of presentation, communication and planning skills.
* Ability to prepare & deliver complex technical concepts to a high standard within tight timescales.
* Fluent in spoken and written English.
* Excellent documentation writing skills, communication and presentation skills.
* Exceptional ability to navigate large and complex organisations to build relationships and influencing capabilities.
What does success look like?
Success in delivering the Infrastructure Release Plan on time and to a high standard - you will have developed and agreed a solid Release Management process with the Customer and ORAN 3rd party Vendors and will have structured the Release governance with the customer and developed the means to communicate timeline adherence to ensure documentation is delivered on time as per the Project achievements.
The interview process
Following the screening of candidate CVs there will be a 2 stage recruitment process covering technical and suitability topics.
The technical interview will involve candidates demonstrating their in-depth knowledge and experience of delivering complex Telco and IT System Designs. You will be assessed on your technical knowledge, organisational capability and customer focus. Particular interest will be placed upon how you structured your previous design processes. We will ask you to illustrate how your past roles and experience makes you a great fit for this role.
The suitability interview will involve a wider review at the candidate’s suitability and availability to accept the role if offered and their motivation to join Samsung. It will cover topics such as understanding of the role and flexibility to work at various project or customer locations.
Skills and Qualifications
Benefits of working at Samsung include
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
• Car allowance
• Pension contribution
• Three volunteering days each year
• Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
• Access to a discount shopping portal
• Partner Colleagues are not eligible for Samsung Enhanced Paid Sick Leave but may be eligible for statutory payments from their payroll agency
• Up to 20 (pro-rata) Partner Absence days per calendar year to be used in times of need
A note on equal opportunities
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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