CS Core Network Planning Manager at AirtelTigo

• The successful candidate will join as a Manager for Circuit Core Network Planning in the Networks Department. (S)He will report to the Head of CS Core Planning and will be responsible for planning, designing and dimensioning of the Circuit Core Network (including MSC, MSS, MGW, HLR, EIR, IN, SMSC, Huawei SBC, STP nodes and all new Network Elements as radio Network Elements) expansions. (S)He will also execute Circuit Strategy in line with business objective and maintain updated network details to facilitate planning, expansion and optimization of the network.

Key Responsibilities

• To take ownership and to monitor Key Performance Indicators related to core network. To ensure efficient usage of the core network nodes and interfaces.
• To maintain and supervise the implementation of a 5years core network expansion plan in line with an approved network strategy and within performance targets (incl. decision of new POIs/POPs).
• To manage core capacity utilization within agreed threshold.
• To report and maintain an updated Network diagrams and HW/SW release management of the core network.
• To manage the core network feature list (contracted features, technology watch of new features)
• To implement the design for POIs, POPs and to document the interconnect strategy (far end, near end) aligned with regulatory requirement

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Network Utilization within agreed threshold across all capacity metric
• Circuit Core Network performance KPIs in line with all quality metrics
• Availability Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Delivery Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Required Qualification and Experience

• Have a degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• 6 years’ experience in a similar role
• Must be able to translate high level business strategies and tactical plans into technical     achievable goals and projects
• Experience in managing vendors. analyzing contracts, business proposals and RFQs
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skill