Transmission Planning & Optimization General Manager

Mission
·        To manage and take responsibility for the planning and optimization of MTNIrancell Access & Core Transmission  network, fiber and IPRAN at a national level so as to achieve a network which:

o   Meets the technical business plan requirements

o   Ensures an integrated Access & Core TX, Fiber & IPRAN Network plan

o   Provides strategic leadership in Access & Core TX, Fiber & IPRAN technical arena

o   Ensures all Access & core TX, Fiber & IPRAN NE’s in all disciplines fulfill the business capacity requirements

o   Ensures capacity headroom on key Access & Core TX, fiber & IPRAN elements

o   Integrates with the current and future national Access & core TX, fiber & IPRAN networks in Iran

o   Meets the pre-determined quality targets

o   is implemented within budget

·       To prepare strategies for future Access & Core TX, Fiber & IPRAN technologies and regulatory developments within the TX (MW & Core), Fiber & IPRAN domain
Roles & Responsibilities
·       To interface outside the company with Regulatory, TIC, TCI and TCPs; across the company with ITS, Marketing, Finance, Sales and Distribution, EB, L&R, CR, PROC and CPG divisions and inside the network with radio and core planning and operation teams to ensure that developments in the Access & Core TX, Fiber & IPRAN Network area are integrated with other business unit plans and meeting marketing targets.

·       To formulate strategies for future technologies and regulatory developments within the Core TX network, Fiber and Access Transmission and IPRAN.

·       To lead a team of technical experts and Senior Managers to align Access & Core TX, Fiber & IPRAN planning with NW Service Delivery and Operations requirements.

·       To lead breakthrough research on new emerging technologies of Core TX, Fiber and Access TX and IPRAN like 5G, NFV, SDN etc. to embed new features into current network.

·       To envisage, specify or evaluate proposals for new software tools and techniques to improve network design and management. Examples include:

o   NMS systems and or Element Managers

o   Fiber Design and planning tools

o   Access & Core TX Design and planning tools

o   IPRAN Design and planning tools

·       To ensure that the network consistently delivers on customer expectations regarding Access & Core TX, Fiber & IPRAN network quality and capacity.

·       To maintain a moving 5 year transmission network strategy ensuring a fully integrated network plan

·       To maintain an understanding of other (non-GSM) technologies to ensure that appropriate strategies are implemented timeously.

·       To plan for Access & Core TX, Fiber & IPRAN Network capacity ahead of requirements in the technical arena.

·       To manage related tenders and contracts within a multi-vendor environment.

·       To ensure vendor builds to plan and SLAs.

·       To ensure Network utilization in order to remain within acceptable limits.

·       To verify the overall Architecture design of Access & Core TX, Fiber & IPRAN network and related elements.

·       To build dimension on Access & Core TX, fiber & IPRAN network infrastructures to meet business plan and market demand.

·       To ensure the balance of market demands with Access & Core TX, fiber & IPRAN capacity.

·       To prepare and manage the annual CAPEX and OPEX budget within the area of concern.

·       To ensure reduced dependency to TCI and TCPs as much as possible

·       Coaching, Mentoring and Management of Access & Core TX Planning & optimization, fiber and TX Infrastructure and IPRAN planning & optimization Department

·       Drive cost efficiency, effectiveness, LCO (Least Cost Operation) initiatives

·       Vendor management strategy for area defined
Job Requirements
 

Education
·        BSc Degree in Technology Systems (Telecommunication Management) or related

·       MBA / Masters Advantageous
 

Experience
·       Senior management track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role

·       Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding emerging markets advantageous)

·       Worked across diverse cultures and geographies