JOB PURPOSE
Subject Matter Expert on E2E Transmission Network & Services for Strategic Planning, Technology Evolution, Standardization & Optimization. Work with Airtel Africa OpCos and the Airtel Head Office team to ensure end-to-end transmission network planning and optimization activities across internal and partner organizations. Ensure internal and external SLAs & KPIs are proactively managed and achieved.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Experience on designing of Microwave, Optical Fibre and IP domain for Access and Backbone networks
Experience of vendor management and BOQ evaluations.
Establishment of highly reliable and redundant transport network; Establish a robust quality improvement plan
Develop a long-term Network Deployment strategy for DWDM/Microwave/IP networks including Capex Productivity & most cost efficient design
Defining the Transmission planning strategy based on the company objectives.
Defining the Transmission standards.
Ensure proper Capacity Planning and dimensioning for overall transport nodes are in line with agreed capacity management guidelines;
Ensure network resilience and redundancy plans on Transport network.
Provide technical center of excellence for transport related issues.
Prepare and maintain an updated Network diagrams for E2E transmission network.
Knowledge of transmission Capex planning.
Ensure implementation of network guidelines and driving Opco’s adherence on same.
Prepare & continuously evolve Processes & Procedures standardization on network Design & Planning, Technology & Evolution, Life Cycle Management.
On the Job training to OpCo teams for uplifting their skill set
COMPETENCIES
Strong Network Design planning and optimization.
Knowledge of Segment routing, IP services and implementation strategy in Telco domain
Multivendor transmission products knowledge.
Micro level understanding of evolution of technology and roadmaps at techno-commercial level.
Ability to innovate and deliver value to business at multiple levels.
Strong in Commercial & Project Management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Can do attitude & problem solving skills.
Quick thinking & analytical ability.
Boundary less behavior.
Collaborative and team player.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Engineering degree (communication, electronics, or related fields)
Sound knowledge of transmission Network Planning, Optimization and O&M
9+ years of experience in Microwave/Fibre and Networking domain.
3+ years management experience in vendor management and capex/open planning.
Understanding of multiple technologies in Voice, data and Infra domains
