Johannesburg: Senior Manager: Core Planning & Optimisation posted by Isilumko Staffing

Strategy Development:

– Contribute to shaping the Core network strategy and architecture by articulating the future vision for the Core and pinpointing crucial decision points necessary to realise this vision.
– Conduct research and evaluation of emerging Core technologies, identifying opportunities and addressing concerns arising from technological advancements and trends.
– Develop a target architecture for Products and Services with a 3-year outlook, considering global technological advancements.
– Ensure alignment of Core architecture with business objectives and strategic plans of other departments.

Planning & Delivery:

– Drive the execution of short-term plans.
– Proactively maintain capacity and functionality requirements for core network elements, staying ahead of traffic demands.
– Formulate policies regarding the deployment of specific hardware and software.
– Review and approve detailed designs for Products and Services, balancing business needs with capacity.
– Allocate and supervise resource requirements for design, planning, and implementation.
– Review and approve equipment configurations to be procured from supplier(s), exploring cost optimisation opportunities.
– Coordinate Core plan development and implementation with internal stakeholders.
– Initiate funding requests and issue requests for purchasing to vendors, ensuring accurate verification of bill of materials and equipment/services orders.
– Ensure comprehensive designs for Core network growth and evolution that are readily implementable.
– Oversee the full implementation of Core plans, ensuring a seamless handover to Network Operations for integration into the live network.

Network Optimisation & Performance:

– Establish a future-proof core network design to ensure meeting deliverables according to internal and external customer requirements.
– Ensure availability of resources and systems for optimising Core network to meet quality and performance targets.
– Document and periodically test redundancy and disaster recovery policies.
– Provide resources, systems, and inter-departmental processes to ensure Core network capacity meets business requirements.
– Equip the Core network with appropriate technology capabilities to fulfill business needs.
– Implement effective processes for tracking and reporting performance problems and improvements at the division level.
– Investigate performance issues and identify necessary changes at the division level.
– Optimise the core network to deliver a superior customer experience, aligning with the strategic objective of being the premier network in South Africa.

Communication and Coordination:

– Foster cooperation and support among various departments within the network group at all organisational levels.
– Handle interfaces with other areas of the business beyond the Core department as needed for planning and execution.
– Enhance comprehension of both current and emerging Core network technologies across the organisation to maximize the utilisation of Core developments.
– Provide comprehensive design documentation for both construction and operational purposes.

Financial Management:

– Project, strategise, formulate, and assess Core network budgets and long-term plans in accordance with the business financial guidelines.
– Supervise Core network expenditure to align with approved budgets.
– Optimise Core network budgets and align them with defined priorities.
– Continuously seek to identify and eliminate unnecessary expenditures.

Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Complexity:

– Serve as the technical representative during contract negotiations with Commercial/Legal departments.
– Oversee budgetary management for both capital and operational expenses in accordance with Business Unit requirements.
– Coordinate activities among internal departments and resources.
– Establish and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for individuals within your reporting structure.
– Recruit, develop, and retain individuals demonstrating exceptional potential.
– Recognise and support top performers while managing underperformers.
– Maintain active communication throughout the Network Group.
– Develop and maintain standards and specifications.
– Conduct performance management of subordinates and ensure timely actioning of annual performance evaluations and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
– Manage training and development initiatives for subordinates, including identifying required courses and making recommendations.
– Foster team morale and cultivate an attitude focused on improved service delivery.
– Uphold Company values at all times.
– Drive enhancements to methods and processes to boost productivity while upholding stringent quality standards.

Educational requirements:

-Bachelor’s Degree or National Technical Diploma with relevant experience. Postgraduate degree advantageous.

Experience:

-5+ years in Telecommunications Mobile Core essential with a broad understanding of RAN and IP technologies.

-Basic financial understanding.

-Leading cross-functional project teams, with at least 2 years at management level.