Planning Manager – Operational Efficiency

Vero

. Sustainably reduce Vero’s Operations and Engineering costs without compromising network quality or customer service .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSão Paulo • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and optimization strategies within operations and engineering, leveraging data analysis and project management skills to drive efficiency and savings. Proficient in regulatory compliance and stakeholder communication to support organizational goals.

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Cost ManagementData AnalysisProject Portfolio ManagementTeam LeadershipTelecommunications Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost Baseline DevelopmentContract AnalysisPerformance Improvement PlanningSQLPython

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BIAI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeGraduate Degree or MBA

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsUtilitiesInfrastructure SharingLGPD CompliancePole-Sharing Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sustainably reduce Vero’s Operations and Engineering costs without compromising network quality or customer service
Identify opportunities across CAPEX and OPEX, transforming initiatives into projects with clear owners, targets, and deadlines
Build and maintain cost baselines with unit costs by site, utility pole attachment point, vehicle, customer, or network kilometer
Analyze contracts, invoices, and inventories to identify improper charges, idle assets, and field discrepancies
Benchmark costs across regions and against market references
Maintain an opportunity pipeline with estimated value, effort, and risk
Analyze economic and market scenarios and propose resource optimization strategies
Implement initiatives in partnership with the teams responsible for the costs
Ensure approved savings are reflected in the budget and forecast
Create recurring controls, reconciliations, alerts, and performance indicators
Support the automation of controls and reports, subject to IT and Information Security approval
Promote an efficiency culture across Operations and Engineering and train managers
Develop and monitor performance improvement action plans
Work with multiple departments to integrate information and optimize decision-making
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management
Lead contract renegotiations and amendments with Procurement and Legal/Regulatory teams
Monitor ANEEL and Anatel regulations governing infrastructure sharing
Ensure the anonymization of employee or customer data in accordance with Brazil’s LGPD and internal policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in operations, engineering, financial planning, or consulting
At least 1 year of experience leading teams or efficiency and cost-reduction programs
Experience managing project portfolios (PMO) and presenting to executive leadership
Advanced knowledge of data analysis and planning tools (Excel, Power BI, AI, etc.)
Ability to make decisions based on data and market analysis
Strong team management skills and effective communication with stakeholders at different organizational levels
Experience managing infrastructure costs, including property or site leases, pole sharing, fleets, and related areas
Experience in telecommunications, utilities, or another sector with distributed network infrastructure
Knowledge of pole-sharing regulations and relationships with power distribution companies (preferred)
SQL or Python experience for analyzing large cost and inventory datasets (preferred)
Graduate degree or MBA in strategic planning, business management, or a related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal voucher
Food allowance
Transportation allowance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus Program
Career growth opportunities
Childcare assistance
Assistance for employees with children with disabilities
Pharmacy benefit
Birthday Day Off (one day off during your birthday month)
TotalPass (discounts on gyms and sports activities)
Corporate University
PAS (Vero Social Assistance Program)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:48 p.m.
This position is open to candidates with disabilities