Vacancy title:
Core Network Manager

Jobs at:
Viscar Capacity

Deadline of this Job:
12th November 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 8th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Viscar Industrial Capacity Ltd is a dynamic Training, Consulting and Resourcing firm that provides innovative Information Technology and Engineering solutions for corporates and businesses. Viscar has a rich history of driving innovation and excellence in capacity building and partners with organizations to enhance productivity and optimize strategic output. Its Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 identifies three strategic goal areas on Training, Consulting and Resourcing, that are guiding contribution to development across the East and Central African Region.

JOB DETAILS:

Our client, a Leading Telecommunications Firm with operations in Kenya, seeks to recruit talented, dynamic and result-oriented professionals to fill the above position.

Purpose of the Job
The Manager-Core Network Planning will provide Strategic and Operational Leadership to ensure the efficient and effective planning of the core Mobile (Voice and Data) and Fixed line voice network in line with the business requirements (required timelines, budget constraints and quality standards). Systems include MSC, HLR, SGSN, GGSN, SSW, MGW, IMS etc.).

Responsibilities

•  Ensure future proof Core network design to guarantee deliverables are met according to customer requirements both internal and external
  
•  Active participation in expansion and growth of the network
  
•  Translate TKL’s Business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into:
  

 Requirements for the Core Network

 Requirements for the IP Network

•  Strategically drive the Design and plan for cost efficient/least cost core, to support rollout with a 5+ year time horizon taking cognizance of technology developments.
  
•  Maintains capacity and functionality requirements timeously and ahead of traffic for the PS Core, CS Core network according to departmental KPI’s in line with the company elements
  
•  Develop policies on the deployment of selected equipment
  
• Approve detailed Product and Service design (route sizes, etc.)
  
•  Approve equipment configurations to be ordered from supplier(s) including cost control
  
•  Ensures that all the licensing requirements are met and controls budget directly related to any upgrades or licensing requirements, mission, objectives and customer satisfaction indices
  
•  Sufficient headroom according to KPI’s to provide flexibility in customer and traffic growth
  
•  Participate as technical lead in all procurement negotiations with vendors and select vendors based on technical expertise and ability to rollout
  
•  Oversee Rollout of the core network
  
•  Ensure on time planning and designs are released
  
•  Oversee and drive rollout, installation and integration of new nodes and systems
  
•  Oversee, drive and manage network performance in the core areas
  
•  Provide weekly and monthly reporting on performance
  

Requirements

•  Sc. Electrical/Telecommunications/ Engineering
  
•  Additional Training in Network planning & optimization, Advanced Telecommunications and network overview, Supervisory and Leadership Training
  
•  Seven years in Core Network Planning
  

Key skills and knowledge

•  Worked across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous
  
•  At least 5 years’ managerial experience; with three years in relevant sector/ industry
  
•  Ability to take clear and economically sound decisions in a fast moving competitive environment
  
•  People leadership and management skills and demonstrated ability to build and energize teams
  
•  Strong can-do attitude combined with an ability to take a step back and articulate the strategic implications of key decisions
  
•  Excellent relationship building (interpersonal skills) and negotiation skills, to establish successful partnerships with vendors and partners
  
•  Good networking skills – the ability to build relationships internally that foster the flow of work