Technology Strategy Analyst

London, England, United Kingdom

11/28/2024

About Us

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

Job Purpose

Liberty Global Technology Strategy team is responsible for leading structured technology strategy assessments, working across and representing the European technology estate of Liberty Global. A high performing team that operates at the intersection of technology, strategy, finance, and corporate development of Liberty Global.

The key function of the role is to provide rigorous, structured, well-articulated analysis which will support guidance to senior stakeholders in Technology, Finance, Product and Corporate Strategy, and M&A functions regarding investments and operations of technology.

The role includes technology assessments and due-diligence for M&A and ventures investments, as well as internal disruptive or entrepreneurial initiatives.

Seeking a diligent, proactive, inquisitive, practical person to join the team, who ideally has worked-in a team of multidiscipline consultants, and who will develop and grow within the team.

Key Accountabilities

• Support for Buy-side and Sell-side Due Diligence, Transition / Integration planning and negotiation
• Delivering detailed technology strategy assessment activities
• Network investment strategy, covering Mobile, Cable, FTTH, xDSL, Core / Metro Networks, associated IT landscapes
• Techno-economic analysis to support / structure procurement renegotiations with key suppliers
• Project support (strategy assessment, vendor assessment), project management or project co-ordination as required
• Engaged in Annual Budget and Long Range Financial Plan development for Liberty Global technology estate
• Interact with internal and external subject matter expertise and operational teams as required to support technology or strategy assessments
• Deliver technology strategy insights to partners to help them understand technology options available to support them in their mid to long term planning
• Carry out argument analysis including sensitivity analysis to drive conclusions and recommendations that can underpin technology choices within our product and technology roadmap
  
  

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Experience using consulting skills to evaluate technology / investment options, to inform and shape strategy
• Deep knowledge and strategy experience at least one technical field and ability apply concepts to other technologies (Cable, XGSPON, Mobile, Telecom Infra, Telco IT systems landscape)
• Strong understanding of the economics associated with related architectures / technologies
  
  

Desirable Skills & Abilities

• An objective, critical and strategic problem solver ideally with telecoms and/or engineering experience
• Has a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving, with experience of working in a successful team
• Comfortable in handling the complexity associated with addressing the needs of multiple affiliate countries, partners, and commercial relationships
• Results orientated and comfortable with enterprise-level decision making
• Ability to work across the business to capture business-critical objectives & translate to architectural and technical strategies or impacts
• Ability to prioritise business needs based upon strategic importance and contribution to financial thesis
• Able to cope with pressure and demanding timescales without comprising quality and integrity
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills, ability to build strong productive relationships with partners across the business
  
  

Preferred Education/ Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or able to demonstrate a similar level of ability from industrial experience
• Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we’re keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning & Coursera to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• Company Pension Contributions
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance