WHY WORK FOR US:

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future A more connected, more inclusive, and more sustainable world. We believe technology is only as powerful as the people using it to create a better tomorrow:

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role is accountable for leading the engineering, delivery, and operations of Oracle OCI Cloud Managed Services and MultiDB. This role encompasses the management of cloud infrastructure, including compute resources, automation, patching, storage, backups, and security hardening. Additionally, the role will oversee support for Oracle Middleware and MultiDB (non-Oracle databases) such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Cassandra.
This role requires deep technical expertise and leadership to ensure the design, integration, performance, scalability, and operational excellence of Oracle OCI services meet high standards for European customers and secure Vodafone’s data while optimizing cloud costs.
The Principal Manager of Oracle Cloud Managed Servies and MultiDB will oversee the full lifecycle of Oracle OCI solutions, Middleware and MultiDB from build and design to operations, ensuring a robust, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure. This role ensures 24x7 operational support, driving efficiency, service reliability, and high customer satisfaction.

ESSENCE OF ROLE – KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Own the architecture, design, and build of Oracle OCI Cloud Technologies and Middleware, such as Compute, Weblogic FSDR, backups, Storage, etc,
Own the architecture, design, and build of MultiDB for Non Oracle Databases such as MysQL, MongoDB and Cassandra across multiple environments (Cloud: OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP, On-Premise)
Make strategic decisions regarding the selection of technologies, frameworks, and design patterns that enhance the performance and scalability of Oracle OCI services across hybrid environments.
Lead the delivery of Oracle OCI solutions that align with business goals, from initial concept through to full deployment,
ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
Own decisions regarding resource allocation and prioritization of initiatives to meet business objectives effectively.
Oversee 24x7 operational support for Oracle OCI environments, Oracle Middleware, and MultiDB, ensuring high availability, incident management (Level 2/3 support), and timely problem resolution respecting agreed SLAs/OLAs.
Take ownership of decisions related to service continuity plans, escalation paths, and incident response procedures to ensure minimal downtime and optimal response times.
Design and implement scalable infrastructures that handle large volumes of data efficiently while ensuring peak performance and robustness.
Optimize all operations and services to deliver the highest quality at the lowest cost, balancing budget constraints with technology investments.
Lead cost-saving initiatives, including cloud service optimization, licensing strategies, and vendor management to maximize the financial efficiency of the infrastructure.
Manage solutions across multiple cloud platforms and on-premise systems, ensuring consistent performance, security, and compliance across the environments.
Own decisions on platform selection and integration, ensuring compatibility and compliance with enterprise standards.
Continuously improve service delivery to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction, ensuring systems meet or exceed SLAs and customer expectations.
Drive innovation within the team, adopting the latest technologies and best practices to enhance the capabilities of supported services.
Evaluate and select emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices that can be integrated into the environment to enhance service offerings.
Lead a diverse team of engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance.
Own decisions related to talent management, team structure, and upskilling strategies to ensure the team’s continued growth and alignment with organizational goals