Vodafone GmbH

Specialist Transport Network Planning

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Description

Vodafone is seeking a Specialist for Transport Network Planning to independently plan and design large-scale network expansion projects in the transport network, including fiber optics, DWDM, MESN, IP, and O&M technologies. This role serves as the foundation for all access networks (Mobile, Cable, BSA) and for customers in the Fixed & Mobile, Consumer, Enterprise, and Carrier segments. The specialist will plan transport solutions for customer projects, focusing on end-to-end performance, cost reduction, and quality improvements. The role also involves developing and implementing network expansion strategies and coordinating measures within transformation projects. The position is based in Ratingen, Germany, and offers a hybrid working model.

Requirements

  • Completed technical or scientific degree or equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in network planning and/or project management in the telecommunications industry.
  • Good knowledge of the transport network and its technologies, with detailed knowledge of several technologies used in the transport network.
  • Good knowledge of network infrastructure (fixed and mobile networks).
  • Analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills, with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to concrete use cases.
  • Very good written and spoken English skills (B2 according to CEFR).
  • Valid Class B driver's license for occasional external appointments.

Languages

English
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Hybrid working: work in the office or up to 3 days/week from home.
Work up to 20 days per year from EU countries and increasingly from non-EU countries.
Attractive compensation and retirement provision: vacation and Christmas bonuses or a 13th salary, plus a company pension plan.
Further education: choose from various learning and training programs for individual development.
Work-life balance: support for childcare, health & mindfulness programs, and fitness studios, as well as support for caring for relatives.
Discounts and additional benefits: special offers on all Vodafone products for mobile, fixed-line, internet, and TV.

📍 Life in Ratingen

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Population
0.1M
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Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
7.0
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Tech Scene
7.0
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International
7.0
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Public Transport
6.0
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Bikeability
7.0
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Air Quality
7.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
7.0
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About Ratingen

  • •Diverse economy
  • •Growing opportunities
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Climate

  • •Temperate climate
  • •Moderate seasons
❄️Jan: 2°C☀️Jul: 18°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1650 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Low crime rates
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospitals
  • •Adequate coverage
Quality: 7.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •Cultural venues
  • •Local events
7.0
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Nightlife

  • •Bars and venues
6.0
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Recreation

  • •Parks
  • •Sports facilities
7.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Moderate costs
  • •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1000
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€300
🍽️ Dining out:€14

German subsidiary of Vodafone Group plc and Germany's second-largest telecommunications operator. Vodafone GmbH serves over 50 million mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and TV customers in Germany through the Vodafone and Vodafone Business brands. Following the integration of Kabel Deutschland (acquired 2013) and Unitymedia (acquired 2019), the company operates the country's largest cable-based gigabit network with more than 24 million homes passed. Portfolio spans consumer mobile, 5G, fixed broadband (cable & fiber), IPTV, IoT, and B2B managed connectivity. Headquartered in Düsseldorf at the Vodafone Campus, with additional major sites in Unterföhring, Eschborn, Ratingen, and Kiel.

€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.