Head, Infrastructure Network Deployment and Operations at Leading-Edge Platinum Limited

As Head of Infrasture Network Deployment and Operations, you will manage the deployment of end-to-end passive and active Fibre networks, proffering Fibre optic network technical solutions and deployment processes to ensure optimal project execution.

Key Roles & Responsibilities 

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close fiber projects across the business.
• Ensure that civil works, equipment installation, and integration activities are completed and delivered to time, operational, quality, budget, and performance standards.
• Prepare and manage project plans and implementation schedules using required software.
• Review and monitor the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) as submitted by vendors.
• Hold vendors and contractors accountable for delivering to agreed terms and obligations.
• Control the project implementation process.
• Ensure proper quality inspections are carried out and provide vendor evaluations.
• Manage implementation teams and external contractors during project execution.
• Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
• Produce Project reports and project summary reports for customer and internal consumption.
• Ensure the team maintains a proper database of all design, permitting, and deployment activities.
• Build and manage the team’s risk management processes and activities.
• Ensure HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) compliance by the service providers vendors
• Manage Civil Deployment and Site Build Team
• Manage Fibre Operations and Maintenance Team
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Telecommunication, Science, Engineering, or any related discipline, and other relevant professional certifications, e.g. PMP and PRINCE2, will be an asset.
• 10 -12 years of work experience in fiber optic network design, implementation, operational maintenance, and managing fiber optic network deployment projects.
• Knowledge and relevant experience in the broadband telecommunications industry transmission networks (SDH/DWDM/OTN), IP/MPLS, Site Build, and Fiber network technologies and solutions will be an advantage.

Functional Competencies:

• Project Management
• Fiber transmission technologies and solutions
• Fiber Optic Implementation
• Reporting, Documentation, and Communication
• Materials Planning
• Knowledgeable in HSE regulations
• Proficiency in GIS mapping/applications, Google Earth
• Excel/PowerPoint skills for data analysis & reporting
• Process improvement & Management
• Behavioural Competencies:
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Result Oriented