• Application Deadline: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Manager - Core Network Planning


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• To provide Strategic Leadership to ensure the efficient and effective planning of the converged Core platforms including voice, unified communications and collaboration (UCC), value-added services (VAS), messaging, and security and in line with the business requirements (required timelines, budget constraints and quality standards).


• To provide Strategic Leadership for the expansion and monetisation of the Core platforms and to manage the design and planning of sustainable, future-proof Core platform services that support the present and future Expansion for Bayobab


• To map out a technology roadmap for technological migration in line with global technology trends.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

The Role will be accountable to achieve the following objectives: 

• Developing the Bayobab planning function to meet the changing needs of the business and users, new projects, and technologies


• Collaborating with business teams to continuously evolve Bayobab systems, focusing on supporting increased sales, customer experience, and profitability.


• Facilitating Network governance process in coordination with Bayobab CTIO stakeholders and Senior Management, participate in planning for future strategic innovation and business needs.


• Defining Core platform network planning tools, processes, and standards, and roadmaps.


• Reviewing the designs and functional requirements of the Core platforms within scope to ensure that all requirements are satisfied.


• Working with business and technology leaders as appropriate to ensure proper alignment of business systems solutions with business goals and processes. 


• Establishing standards, methodologies, and documentation for the Core platforms and network. 


• Deliver a target Product and Services architecture with a 3 year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration


• Maintain budgetary spend within the company approved business plan


• Ensure timeous rollout of Core infrastructure and services.


• According to departmental KPI’s in line with the company mission, objectives and customer satisfaction indices

QUALIFICATIONS

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum 4-year Academic Degree (B Eng. / BSc Degree preferred) 


• Master’s degree is advantageous


• Relevant certification/accreditation/membership with professional body as required for role 


• Fluent in English 

Experience:

• 5+ Years of progressive experience managing the implementation, integration, and operations of carrier-level applications in a variety of technology footprints.


• Functional experience in Core platforms including voice, unified communications and collaboration, and related value-added services (VAS) and security.


• Knowledge of IP, CCNA is an added advantage.


• Familiarity with SIP and IP Telephony protocols and call flows as well a troubleshooting 


• Extensive knowledge of virtualized environments (VNF’s) and API’s.


• Extensive knowledge of cloud native solutions i.e containerisation (CNF’s).


• Strong Knowledge on IMS Core technologies and GSM/LTE/5G network architecture.


• Strong knowledge in Voice Core network elements - MSC, MGW, HLR, HSS, SBC and IMS (TAS and CSCF), EPC.


• Extensive experience with unified communications and collaboration (UCC) platforms including voice, IP telephony, instant messaging, desktop sharing, presence and web conferencing, audio and video conferencing, hosted contact centre solutions, etc.


• Strong understanding of various deployment architectures and approaches including customer premise, infrastructure partnerships, interconnects, cloud delivery UCaaS, etc.


• Understanding and experience with IP, VoLTE, VoWiFi, or IMS nodes (SBG, CSCF, DNS/ENUM, MMTEL, SCC-AS, HSS, AFG).


• Strong protocol knowledge in SIP, RTP, MEGACO, SCCP, GSM MAP and SS7/SIGTRAN/ISUP, GTP.


• CAMEL/GRX/GTP/DIAMETER knowledge is an advantage.


• Understanding of billing systems, CDR’s, TAP flows, TAP files.


• Knowledge of UNIX-Solaris, AIX, HPUX, Windows, Linux and cloud technology


• Experience and knowledge with Mobile Number portability and Number inventory management solutions.


• Platform analytics relating to voice and UCC platforms.


• Understanding of other core platform areas including SMS/messaging, mobile roaming, signalling, and related value-added services (VAS) and security


• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation


• Leadership and organisational skills


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Time management and agility towards change both organisational and network


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written


• Ability to solve problems using a creative and logical mind set


• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies (advantageous) 


• Manager track record of 3 years or more; with at least 2 years in relevant sector/ industry


• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous

Competencies:

• Implementers, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator 


• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder 


•  Results Achiever, Operationally Astute 


• Detailed knowledge on the international telecommunication infrastructure industry regarding latest industry trends and competitive landscape within the Bayobab footprint 


• Strong understanding of managed networks 


• Strong analytical skills to be able to execute market analysis, competitor landscape reports and customer monitoring - Understanding the connectivity infrastructure wholesales landscape with a focus of emerging markets


• Ensures execution of strategies through creating and implementing tactical plans for others to follow


• Encourages commercial innovation and continuous improvement for systems, processes, products, and service offerings


• Role models ethical practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow


• Builds relationships across the business in order to influence decision-makers and build team credibility


• Produces sustainable divisional results through ethical practices


• Sets priorities, plans, organizes and co-ordinates the work of others

Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks: 

• Accountable for a customer centric culture.


• Employee relations and collaborative teamwork. 


• Build professionalism, loyalty, and commitment to the organization. 


• Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise. 


• Living the MTN Brand – changing and influence employees behaviour. 


• Manage conflict proactively and monitor disciplinary and grievance actions and trends 


• Team learning and knowledge sharing within team; appropriate strategic timing for people up-skilling in line with newly developed technologies and strategic practices