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Job description / Role
Purpose:
The role holder has to identify the core technology and develop a short/long term plan for Network in line with Qtel's Strategic guide lines and Standard Recommendations from ITU, IETF, GSMA, MEF, WiMax and 3GPP or IMS Body
Context:
Role holder has to work closely with different functional areas in Qtel to ensure effective, efficient and timely services to internal and external customers. The network shall be well dimensioned, scalable, cost-effective and future proof.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Overview
Evaluate and select new core technologies, estimate traffic demand for future network , design and dimension long-term network architecture along with network/service convergence
Core Capability
Creative mind with strong analytics, strong planning and budget skills, business sense to make cost vs technology trade-off for Core Network
Responsibility
1. Providing guidance for preparation of new technical specifications for telecom materials, systems and services such as video transmission systems, broadband optical core networks, broadband microwave/minilink systems, optical fibre cables and multimedia/ triple services etc. Technical review and recommendations for approval and implementation of such specifications.
2. Conceiving new ideas for development, upgradation and modernisation of core networks ( IP/MPLS, SDH, DWDM) so as to support introduction of new services to increase business volumes, generate higher revenues and profitability with minimum financial risk..
3. Strategic planning including technical consultancy/assistance/advice to other departments of wireline networks in order to meet the requirement for rapid network expansion and modernisation, with a view to increase the business volumes and profitability, besides minimising customer complaints and increasing the customer/client satisfaction.
4. Estimate traffic demands for future Voice switching Wireline Network in co-ordination with Product development, Copporate and Residential Wireline departments.
5. Design and Dimension of Voice switching Wireline Network based on traffic demands, quality of Service, protection, SLA and other factors .
6. Translation of functional requirements to Technical specifications for Voice switching Wireline Network in co-ordination with other departments and business units.Develop detailed specifications for PSTN ( national and International), VOIP, IPX and the gateways .
7. Translation of functional requirements to Technical specifications for Wireline Network in
co-ordination with field units.
8. Maintain key relationship with Business, Customer and Consumer BUs
9. Function as Technical and Financial co-ordinater to ensure smooth and efficient implementation of various plans and projects related to Wireline Network.
10. Perform any other related duties as required and advised by the management.
11. Assisting for Capital Expenditure for Access Network
12. Responsible for RFP, Specifiaction and Evaluation of Various Tenders.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge
•At least 8 yrs. Planning and Budgeting of Telecom Network
•Minimum 5 years experience in evaluating and implementing core technology with larger Telecom Service Providers .
•Experience in managing small to medium size technical teams
•Sound knowledge of LAN/WAN Technologies, system architecture and platforms.
Minimum Entry Qualifications
Engineer Degree in Telecommunication, or related field .
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Efficiency in optimizing use of resources.
Core Network CAPEX
Core Network Capacity utilization
Successful implementation of new technology as per business plan
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
•Wireline Product Management
•Core and Access Network operation
•Wireline corporate and residential
Decision making authority
•Role is accountable for day-to-day management of the planning and development team.
•Review and update RFPs,
Business impact of role
•Poor performance could impact technology and vendor selection and in turn significant loss in revenue.
SKILLS
Technical & non technical
Strong commitment to change management
Strong customer service skills
Good negotiation skills
Excellent team orientation
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Other Skills
Good project management skills
Strong written, oral and graphic communication skills
About the Company
Ooredoo, formerly known as Qatar Telecom (Qtel), is a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and South-East Asia. As a community-focused company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people’s lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential. Ooredoo has a presence in Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Palestine, the Maldives and Indonesia. Ooredoo’s shares are listed on the Qatar Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.