Specialist IT Big Data Lead

Aggregate function: Technology Business Area: VT Corporate Systems&Analytics Posting Country: Spain Date Posted: 15 Aug 2026 Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. About this Role Role purpose Accountable for owning the implementation of the cloud platform strategy in support of both transformational and operational capabilities to meet business needs. Works closely with support teams and architecture to effectively execute impact assessments for any changes and serve as an escalation point of contact for any significant incidents or root cause analysis investigations. Works closely with project leads, CoE, release management to resolve any issues and proactively looks to identify and mitigate risks. The Analytics Platofrm Lead will be responsible for providing leadership needed to ensure seamless operations and support from TSSC and 3rd party suppliers to Local Markets and Business Stakeholders. They will own roadmap planning for all major capabilities of cloud analytics platform that will serve BI capabilities across Vodafone – accountable for managing relationship across all internal and external parties and representing to senior levels in the business functions and local markets. What you’ll do Key accountabilities and decision ownership: High level and low level design of the GCP platform services to meet roadmap of project needs and operational improvements Ensure platform is operationally robust on a day to day bases – meeting day to day operational needs and project demands Drive cost efficiency through efficient architecture and configuration Ensure security policies are implemented Core competencies, knowledge and experience: Proven track record in managing platforms and developing roadmaps within a complex environment Strong marketing, stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills. Strong stakeholder management up to CIO and CFO level for Local Markets and Shared Service Centres and (by exception) to ExCo in escalations. Ability to work under high pressure. Ability to deliver through others in a matrix organisation and experience in cross-cultural working environments Who you are Must have technical / professional qualifications: Goolgle cloud certification Expertise in building (Google) Cloud Platforms, related service domain and in building the overall tenant process Expertise in cloud technical architectures and deployment models (serveless vs server managed) Expertise in setup and configure basis for GCP services, tools and product Infrastructure as Code, Scripting / Automation, Tooling pipelines: Terraform, GoCD, GitHub, Nexus, etc.. Security and Network Design Benefits Hybrid work model Bonus on top of the gross salary. Meal voucher (Ticket Restaurant), additional to gross salary. Flexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays. Intensive Summer Schedule during July and August. Up to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations. Private Health and Life Insurance for employees. 25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off. Optional Pension Plan. Access to an online learning platform for continuous training. #LI-Hybrid #VOIS REF: 285029 Please, apply with an English version of your CV. Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.