Norway Job Openings

Telenor Group

Vice President Network and Infrastructure

Fornebu

FULL TIME

September 27, 2024

Vice President Network and Infrastructure

Harnessing technology and innovation to drive value!

Are you inspired by empowering societies and connecting people to what matters most? Do you want to impact the future of one of the most successful telecom operators? Are you motivated by defining and guiding the change of telecom networks for a sustainable future?

Telenor is now seeking a Vice President Network and Infrastructure to join our Technology Strategy and Partner Ecosystem team. If you are a proven strategic leader with a track record of independent action, trustworthiness, and strong people relations skills, this role is for you.

As our new VP Network and Infrastructure, you will lead technology and partnership development with a team of 4 experts to drive business value within Telenor’s network and related infrastructure. We believe you combine visionary understanding of outside trends, and good business understanding, to develop relevant and actionable actions for technology development in Telenor. You seek to develop partnerships to ensure scale, agility and quality in the approach.

The role is crucial in setting goals for team deliverables and prioritization of initiatives towards internal customers, and to ensure the technology directions are relevant and impactful for our business. Your ability to lead inclusively, inspire the team, and foster strong connections with Business Areas will be essential.

Some of the main responsibilities:

Develop and lead a diverse team of experts, building an inclusive and positive culture.
Implement technology strategic directions and architecture principles applicable for Telenor, including all Business Areas (Telenor Asia, and Telenor Procurement Company).
Build and develop relevant strategic partnerships and engagements required to deliver on the strategy and business ambitions.
Lead with integrity and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team and across Business Areas, ensuring strategy directions and partnerships are enabling our businesses
Build and maintain strong relationships with executives and experts in the business areas, with partners and the industry ecosystem, ensuring alignment and execution of technology strategies.
Demonstrate exceptional people management skills, mentoring and developing team members to achieve their full potential.

Preferred experience and qualifications:

As our VP Network and Infrastructure, we believe you have a minimum of seven years of experience in the technology sector, particularly in roles that involve technology strategy and partnership development within Networks (mobile and fixed), Infrastructure and Cloud. You have a proven track record in delivering large scale technology programs such as technology transformations, modernization and optimization towards operational excellence and excellent customer satisfaction.

Relevant experience in other related fields can be considered.

To succeed in this role, you need to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to set directions and identify solutions to manage complex and changing issues. Furthermore, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, is crucial.

We believe experience from a large and multi-national organization is an advantage as well as higher relevant education. You will bring a business and outcome mindset founded on strong understanding of technology.

Why choose Telenor

We are the digital backbone that connects people, companies, and the societies we are a part of. Telenor offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment. This is an opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building value for one of the leading telecommunication companies across the Nordics and Asia.

Telenor offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment with focus on work-life balance. We provide:

Professional growth opportunities and a strong performance culture
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups and mentorship programs

We recognize that our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success.

Useful information:

Curious and want to know more about the position? Please contact hiring manager Jørgen Brecke, SVP Technology Strategy & Partnership Ecosystem, mob. +47 99 33 88 88
Application deadline: As soon as possible, and no later than 15th October 2024. We assess applications continuously.
The position is located at Fornebu (Oslo). Some travel must be expected.
Eligibility for security clearance in accordance with the Norwegian Security Act is an advantage.

Be a part of shaping the digital future :

From Asia to the Nordics, our 16,000 employees are committed to connecting our 172 million subscribers to what matters most. We work with the latest technology to build innovative connectivity solutions that can empower societies and propel the digital future. Join us on our mission.

Our companies : Telenor Norway, Telenor Denmark, Telenor Sweden, DNA in Finland, Dtac in Thailand, Digi in Malaysia, Grameenphone in Bangladesh & Telenor Pakistan

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