Senior Engineer - VAS Planning at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary       
Ensure all VAS platforms have adequate capacity to support deployed services and implement commercial requirements based on business needs

Principal Functions       

•     Support the planning and optimization of Etisalat Value Added Services (VAS) platforms and ensure compatibility and integration with Etisalat existing infrastructure.
•     Develop business cases for fresh deployment/upgrade/expansion of solutions which are inputs to new and existing solutions to enhance capacity availability.
•     Assist in the design, implementation and evolution of VAS Messaging, Mobile data, WAP, GPRS, Multi-media products, etc.
•     Monitor the license utilization on all VAS platforms and ensure required actions are taken before license reaches the threshold.
•     Coordinate inter-functional relation to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
•     Prepare RFP document for any new VAS platform planned to be deployed based on commercial requirements.
•     Enhance the forecast mechanism for proper capacity planning of all the VAS nodes.
•     Co-ordinate the integration of new products as it affects USSD, IPCC, SMSC MMS and other network elements.
•     Participate in vendor selection process to ensure technical input is significantly covered
•     Liaise with the vendor/end users during the implementation project and facilitate proper handover of the deployed solution to operations team
•     Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Manager, VAS Planning.      

Educational Requirements       

•     First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication, Computer Science or any other related science qualifications.

Experience, Skills & Competencies       

•     Three (3) to Five (5) years work experience
•     Network Capacity Management
•     Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
•     Problem Solving
•     Communication
•     Teaming
•     Passion for Excellence
•     Integrity
•     Empowering people
•     Growing people
•     Team work
•     Customer Focus