Manager - Metro & Subsea Network Planning.Bayobab at MTN Nigeria

JOB DESCRIPTION
Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• The Manager – Metro & Subsea Network Planner is expected to   implement & manage the technology roadmap for Opco FibreCos by aligning and managing efficient and effective network roll out, operate a cost effective and future proof network & infrastructure, delivering excellent quality of service, coverage, and capacity. 
• This role is to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of subsea and optical. The role is expected to be the technology go-to expert and play an integral role in setting up the fibre-based infrastructure to deliver products through service orchestration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Manager - Metro & Subsea Network Planner will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:
• Ensure future proof network and network design to guarantee deliverables are met according to customer requirements both internal and external. Strategic planning (brainstorming with all relevant departments) for metro and subsea network.
• Active participation in FibreCo and Bayobab central expansion and growth initiatives
• Delivery of metro and subsea solutions enabling new and existing services.
• Translate Bayobab Business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into:
• Requirements for the metro and subsea network
• Requirements for the FibreCo Metro networks
• Strategically drive the Design and plan for cost efficient/least cost metro and subsea networks to support Bayobab rollout with a 5+ year time horizon taking cognizance of technology developments.
• Plan and monitor metro and subsea planning budget in line with business plan and departmental goals and targets
• Ensure Internet Service Provider (ISP), Network Service Provider (NSP) requirements are met, oversee technical planning initiatives.
• Develop the capacity and functionality requirements to support for the metro and subsea services and network elements.
• Development of policies on the deployment of selected equipment
• Oversee and approve detailed Product and Service design (route sizes, etc.)
• Oversee outsourced projects, vendor selection and relationship, vendor performance and solution delivery. 
• Participate as technical lead in all procurement negotiations with vendors
• Select vendors based on technical expertise and ability to rollout
• Oversee Rollout of the metro and subsea network
• Ensure on time planning and designs are released
• Oversee and drive rollout, installation and integration of new nodes and systems
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting on performance
• Oversees the issues relating to resource requirements to complete critical design, planning and process tasks
• Defining and managing KPI’s
• Communicates actively throughout Planning group.
• Act as technical representative in contract negotiations with BLS/Commercial legal department
• Manage budgetary management capital an expenditure
• Collaborating with business teams to continuously evolve Bayobab networks, focusing on supporting increased sales, customer experience, and profitability.
• Defining transport network planning tools, processes, and standards, and roadmaps.
• Reviewing the designs and functional requirements of the transport network 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 transport networks. 
• 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 transport infrastructure and services

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Minimum B.Tech/B.Eng. /B.Sc. or similar. 
• Master’s degree in technology/engineering is advantageous

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 transport and subsea networks
• 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) 

Functional Knowledge: 

• Passive Fibre Networks (Access/Metro/NLD)
• Active Transmission/Optical Networks (xWDM/OTN)
• Access/Metro Network architecture, design & planning (FTTX)
• Backbone transmission architecture, design & planning (NLD)
• Passive and Active solution design 
• Fibre testing methodologies and tools
• Cabling & leased line management
• Network operations management
• Service Orchestration 
• Service monitoring

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Technical Acumen
• Business Acumen
• Analytical thinking