Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited) is a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria headquartered in Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top four mobile service providers in terms of subscribers with a customer base of more than 39.8 million. The company’s product offerings include 2G, 3G, and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce, and enterprise services.

PS Core & MPBN Operations Manager Job Summary

JOB TITLE: PS Core & MPBN Operations Manager

JOB LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria

JOB TYPE: full time

Mid-Senior level

PS Core & MPBN Operations Manager Job Details

• This function is expected to act as the lead representative for business, technical and functional requirements in Mobile Packet core and IP Backbone (MPBN) Operations and Management.
• The function will oversee the management of the Packet-switched network and define a proactive and effective approach to ensuring all performance indices are met;
• Support project implementation within the network and ensure compliance of all activities to defined processes;
• Expected to develop a most optimal and efficient mode of ensuring continuous service delivery to meet all internal and external customers’ SLA;
• Partner with other stakeholders in the network to ensure timely resolution of issues and sustain the best customer experience.

Responsibilities

• PS Core Operations to ensure Uninterrupted data service Delivery
• IP Backbone Operations for smooth transport of all services
• Detailed Network Reporting and Documentation
• Evolve Operations Management
• Drive Employee Engagement
• Explore new initiatives which meet business requirements by developing and delivering cost efficient operations management to reduce OPEX

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Telecommunication / Electronic Engineering
• Detailed working Telecommunications Knowledge
• Analytical and Presentation skills
• A basic understanding of 3GPP /ITU-T and ETSI standards is required.
• Minimum of 8-10years working experience in large Mobile Network Operator with the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and IP/MPLS Backbone networks.
• Vendor experience – HUAWEI, ERICSSON, JUNIPER, ALCATEL LUCENT Router/Switch/Firewall Platforms; Packet Core Elements – Including Charging nodes and Diameter Routers in data networks.
• Understanding of the evolution of native EPC to cloud-based and architecture transformation from Central to Distributed using Control-User Plan Separation (CUPS) technology.
• Vast experience with Virtual solutions and underlying cloud infrastructure
• Good understanding of transmission domain (Fiber and Microwave) functions and how it works with IP/MPLS network to deliver E2E services.
• Experience with Ericsson PS core will be an added advantage
• Experience in interpreting and analyzing network KPI ‘key performance indicators’
• Good understanding of Data Analytics solution and their use in resolving network and customer issues.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.