Manager, PS Core Planning at Airtel

Purpose of the Job

• This function is expected to act as the representative for business, technical and functional requirements in the area of Packet Core solutions to support Mobile Data services.
• The function will define the optimal topology of the packet core network to meet premium service level agreements and industry architecture for next generation Packet switched networks;
• To evaluate network design and define integrated planning/implementation criteria and guidelines with partners for capacity management and dimensioning of the PS core network;
• Also would evaluate delivery of PS 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/Masters of Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering degree/Computer Science
• Detailed working Telecommunications Knowledge
• Analytical and Presentation skills
• Detailed understanding of 3GPP and GSMA standards for PS Core Network
• Minimum of 6-8years working experience in large Mobile Network Operator with the MPC or EPC domains.
• Multi-vendor experience - HUAWEI, CISCO, JUNIPER, ERICSSON, ALCATEL LUCENT platforms and packet core architectures - Including Charging nodes in data networks.
• Good understanding of the evolution of 3GPP core from 2G to 4G, which includes design, test and/or deployment.
• Experience on Ericsson PS core will be added advantage
• Experience of 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 network KPI ‘key performance indicators’