Manager, CS & PS Core Planning

Job Summary

Assist in the design, planning andoptimisation of circuit switching components of EMTS’s core network, systemsand platforms.

Principal Functions Tactical:

Provide input in translatingEMTS business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for thecore network circuit switching system.
Review the unit/ team’sactivities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approvedimprovement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.

Operational:

Direct the timely provisioningof the circuit & packet switching network capacity for all the GSM, EDGE,UMTS & LTE elements, features, protocols, interfaces etc.
Provide useful inputs indefining the locations for circuit & packet switch infrastructure and otherrelated network elements
Design, plan and dimensioncircuit & packet switching network elements to ensure optimal use anddeployment of resources
Define and direct therequirement for capacity planning of interfaces/links to the VAS & ITnetworks
Perform technicalinvestigations into areas related to circuit & packet switching networkdesign and performance, such as new types of hardware, new designmethodologies, new caching algorithms, impact of new technologies (GPRS, EDGE,UMTS, LTE etc.)
Scoping & dimensioning ofdatacoms equipment within the Core network
Lead optimisation &resilience initiatives across the Core Network
Drive innovation initiativesacross the Core network
Coordinate the unit’sactivities and ensure compliance with the organisation’s operating policies,controls and procedures.
Manage inter-functionalrelations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
Provide leadership andguidance to team members and manage subordinate’s performance towards theachievement of overall team objectives.
Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Head,Core and VAS

Educational Requirements

First degree in Electrical orElectronics Engineering/Physics or Computer Sciences froma recognised University

Experience,Skills & Competencies:

Six (6) to Eight(8) years’ work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role
BusinessApplication Knowledge
TelecommunicationsTechnology Fundamentals
Telecommunications& Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
Budget &basic financial planning
Traffic trendanalysis
Basic productdevelopment
ProblemSolving
Teaming
Communication
Analyticreasoning
Reporting& presentation
Great Passionfor Excellence
Self-motivated
Innovative
Integrity
Empoweringpeople
Growingpeople
Team work
Customer Focus

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