Manager, MBPN Planning at Airtel

Location: Nigeria

Purpose of the Job

• This function is expected to act as the representative for business, technical and functional requirements in the area of IP Packet backbone solutions to support both Mobile and Enterprise services.
• The function will define the optimal topology of the IP core network to meet a premium service level agreements and industry architecture for next generation IP networks;
• To evaluate network design and define integrated planning/implementation criteria and guidelines with partners for capacity management and dimensioning of the IP core network;
• Also would evaluate delivery of IP projects to designed SLAs whilst exploring the most efficient ways to deliver any new functional requirements placed upon the 2G/3G/LTE Mobile Network which includes but not limited to voice, data and other services.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's of Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering degree/Computer Science
• Detailed working Telecommunications Knowledge
• Analytical and Presentation skills
• Detailed understanding of IP/MPLS and its role in the Telecommunications industry.
• A basic understanding of 3GPP /ITU-T and ETSI standards is required.
• Minimum of 6-8years working experience in large Mobile/ISP Network Operator
• Multivendor experience - HUAWEI, CISCO, JUNIPER, ALCATEL LUCENT platforms
• Detailed understanding of IP technology and its interrelation with supported domains; a working knowledge of the domains to facilitate E2E service flow.
• IPRAN Experience will be an added advantage
• Experience in deployment of key network systems through the delivery life cycle from initial design to full operational handover
• Good project management Skills
• Experience in measuring, analyzing and interpreting IP Networks Key performance indicators