General Manager-VOIS Architect

Skip to main contentCareersDashboardProfileEnglishJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionIf we can connect, we can create a better future. Join us.View All JobsGeneral Manager-VOIS ArchitectPune, Maharashtra, India This role is no longer accepting applicationsRequisition ID279256Date posted07/07/2026Who we are We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.Together we can.About this role We are seeking an IT Architect to join the VOIS Internal IT function in India, focusing on researching, evaluating and shaping the adoption of emerging technologies that drive transformation across Vodafone Shared Services. In this role, you will define and govern end-to-end solution architectures for data analytics, AI, cloud and automation initiatives, lead vendor evaluations (RFI/RFP), and provide architectural oversight from concept through to implementation. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, procurement partners and delivery teams to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, compliant and aligned to VOIS’ technology strategy.What you’ll do Analyse business and operational requirements and translate them into robust, scalable technology architectures and solution designs.Research industry trends, vendor offerings and emerging technologies (including data analytics, AI, robotics and cloud services) and assess their applicability and value for VOIS.Design and develop new prototypes, proof of concepts (PoCs), pilots and frameworks that demonstrate the potential of innovative technologies for shared services and telecom-centric use cases.Own and govern the end-to-end solution architecture, including business flows, data flows, integration patterns, security controls and GDPR-compliant designs.Define and maintain architectural guidelines, standards and best practices for new technologies within VOIS, ensuring consistency and reusability across initiatives.Lead and run RFI/RFP processes for identified technologies in close partnership with supply chain / procurement teams, and support vendor onboarding from a technical and architectural standpoint.Evaluate solution complexity and estimate the effort required to integrate new capabilities with existing platforms and systems.Review solution designs, code deliveries and deployment approaches, supporting teams in troubleshooting architectural and integration issues.Contribute to and help complete Integration and Operational Design (IOD) artefacts, ensuring that new capabilities are effectively embedded into the operational landscape.Define, oversee and audit user access management approaches and controls within the end-to-end solution, in line with security and compliance standards.Provide technical expertise and act as an escalation point for VOIS internal and external stakeholders on architecture-related topics.Regularly engage with senior stakeholders to present progress, architectural options and recommendations that influence the strategic innovation roadmap.Who you are You have a strong technical or engineering...