Senior Manager Planning Johannesburg - Johannesburg
Kwena Human Capital
Our client, a leading mobile network operator is currently seeking to appoint a highly technical Senior Manager: Core Planning and Optimisation to join their team in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking accountability and responsibility for the efficient Planning, Design and Optimization of a sustainable, future-proof core network in line with the business requirements of the organisation. Strategy Development: Contribute to Core network strategy and architecture clearly describing the future vision for Core and identifying key decision points to enable this vision to be achieved. Research and assess new Core technologies: Identify opportunities and concerns to be addressed from emerging Core technologies and technology trends. Deliver a target Product and Services architecture with a 3-year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration. Ensure the Core architecture aligns with business objectives and the strategic plans of other departments. Planning & Delivery: Drive execution of short-term plans. Maintain capacity and functionality requirements timeously and ahead of traffic needs for core network elements. Develop policies on the deployment of selected hardware and software. Oversee and approve detailed Product and Service designs balancing business needs vs capacity. Assign and oversee resource requirements to complete design, planning and implementation. Oversee and approve equipment configurations to be ordered from supplier(s) including ways to optimize costs. Ensure the Core plan and its implementation are co-ordinated with internal stakeholders. Request funding and issue request for purchasing (RFP) to vendor, verify bill of material and confirm order of equipment and services. Ensure designs for Core network growth and evolution are comprehensive and can be directly implemented. Ensure implementation of Core plans is carried out fully with a smooth handover to Network Operations for cutover and integration into the live network. Network Optimisation & Performance: Ensure future proof core network design to guarantee deliverables are met according to internal and external customer requirements. Ensure resources and systems are in place for optimising the Core network to meet quality and performance targets. Ensure redundancy and disaster recovery policy are documented and tested periodically. Provide resources, systems and inter-departmental processes to ensure Core network capacity meets business requirements. Provide appropriate Core network technology capability to achieve business needs. Ensure effective processes to track and report on performance problems and performance improvements on a division level. Ensure investigation of performance issues and identification changes required on division level. Ensure the core network is optimized to deliver a superior customer experience in line with strategic objective of being the network in South Africa. Communication and co-ordination: Ensure co-operation with and support of other network group departments at all levels. Manage interfaces with other areas of the business outside of the Core department as required for planning and implementation. Build the understanding of existing and emerging Core network technologies across the business to ensure Core developments are fully exploited. Ensure provision of detailed design documentation for build and operations. Financial Management: Forecast, plan, develop and review Core network budgets and long-range plans in line with the business' financial requirements. Manage Core network expenditure in line with agreed budgets. Ensure Core network budgets are optimised and linked to clear priorities. Continuously strive to identify and eliminate non-contributory expenditure. Bachelors' degree or National Technical Diploma with relevant experience. Industry-specific training particularly core network technologies such as; CS, PS and IMS Core. Over 5 years in Telecommunications Mobile Core essential with a broad understanding of RAN and IP technologies advantageous. Experience in leading cross-functional project teams, with at least 2 years at management level. In depth understanding of the mobile core architecture, signalling protocols, excellent numeric skills, business management, knowledge of mobile industry, understanding regulatory environment, technology trends. Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and virtualization architecture. Sound evaluation and implementation skills, leadership and managerial decision-making capabilities, financial skills Basic financial understanding. Knowledge of a wide range of computer applications is required. Driver's license is essential. Local and international travel is required. Ability to provide remote support if required.
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