Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in
Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many “firsts” in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus.
A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more nigerians.
In Nigeria, Airtel is working tirelessly to live up to an ambitious vision of being the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians as it offers a superior brand experience and a portfolio of innovative products & services ranging from exciting voice solutions to inventive data packages and mobile broadband.
Job Title: Snr Manager, IN & VAS Planning
Airtel Nigeria – Nigeria
Job description
Purpose
This function is expected to act as the lead representative for business, technical and functional requirements in the area of IN & VAS solutions. The function will define the optimal topology and proposed technology roadmap of the IN/Charging and VAS network to meet a premium service level and architecture; To evaluate network design and define integrated planning/implementation criteria and guidelines with partners for capacity management and dimensioning of the Core IN network; Also would evaluate delivery of IN projects to designed SLAs whilst exploring the most efficient ways to deliver any new functional requirements placed upon the Mobile/Evolved Core Network.
Service Layer (billing) architecture for IN & VAS Planning and Architecture designed to ensure Uninterrupted Charging and delivery of Value added Services
Analyze business requirements and processes before converting ideas to solution design of new services; where required research into new technology and development in Telecommunication industry with regards to Billing/Charging Systems/VAS and where required OTA services.
Liaise with vendor partner teams, Airtel HQ and other departments to assure seamless real-time Billing for the VAS/IN services, implementation and deployment of key networks systems through the full delivery life cycle from initial design to full operational handover.
Ensure projects are aligned with the business’s Annual Operating Program (AOP).
Ensure that all IN/VAS core nodes are functioning to support Enhanced/Mobile Circuit and Packet Core as per the business and network requirements in a typical GSM/UMTS/LTE/Wi-Fi/ SAE/IMS environment.
Detailed and Effective Documentation
Ensure that the project related documentation reflects a fit-for-purpose design and compiles with the contractual vendor requirements.
On concept of solutions proffered and prior to implementation, documentation in the form of SD, HLD and LLD designs should be prepared to include technical functionality, platform design and platform integration with relevant network elements.
Research market trends with emphasis on new and emerging technologies for analysis
Capacity planning
Perform adequate dimensioning, of all IN/Charging Systems and VAS Nodes – in accordance with network growth and projections.
Continuously being the loop of the network traffic, licenses, trends and various parameters to ensure the Network elements are operating as expected. Where required, take corrective action with input from Operations.
Effective understanding of Operational and Business support systems (OSS/BSS) for performance reporting, Key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring and tuning for effective end to end planning of IN/VAS services.
Expand & Evolve Core IN Network
Understand the business requirements and impact on the IN network infrastructure.
Responsible for planning all expansion of nodes well in advance.
Plan evolution of IN/VAS network to best industry practices, where possible push the technological boundaries.
Employee Engagement
Provide consultation services to relevant business units including Liaison with Marketing and IT for advice on new tariffs, products and services.
Develop close working relationships with IT, Core Network and Billing Architects, Product Development team and also with Vendor to ensure IN solutions meet the business’s technical and business objectives.
Hold necessary Kick off meetings with stakeholders where/when required.
Maintain high Team Harmony and Engagement at all times with both internal and external teams and stakeholders.
Vendor/Partner Management
Ensuring that the MS/MC partners deliver the projects to the high quality expected first time right.
New Initiatives
Explore new initiatives which meet business requirements by developing and delivering cost efficient delivery plans of proposed solutions.
Technology assessments and POC trials (RFI/RFP/RFQ). Verification of solutions before roll-out.
Time management
Prioritize self-workload as required to meet the fluctuating demands of business and requirements from other stakeholders.
Desired Skills and Experience
Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills
Any of the following:
Bachelor/Masters of Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering degree
Detailed working Telecommunications Knowledge
Analytical, Technical and Presentation skills
A good understanding of 3GPP /ITU-T and ETSI standard with regards to OCS will be required.
Relevant experience with OSS platforms.
Relevant Experience
Minimum of 8-10years working experience in large Mobile Network Operator with the MPC or EPC domains.
Vendor experience – HUAWEI and ERICSSON platforms and IN architectures – Including Service level configuration for data services.
Good technical understanding and experience of the commercial deployment of EPC/LTE (including IMS) which could include design, test and/or deployment. Understanding of the evolution of 3G networks moving towards 4G.
Good understanding of interrelated domains (IT/Voice/Data/Vas applications) functions and working knowledge of the underlying IP technology to facilitate E2E service flow.
Experience on Ericsson PS core will be added advantage
Experience of delivering customer facing services and solutions
Experience of deployment of key network systems through the delivery life cycle from initial design to full operational handover. This comes with Good project management knowledge.
Good understanding of Unix Shell scripting and Knowledge and experience of Linux environments.
Experience of solving end-to-end design challenges that have significant interaction between multiple systems and domains
Experience in measuring and analyzing network KPI ‘key performance indicators’
Other requirements
Personal Integrity and good interpersonal relationship
Personal tenacity to succeed
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Highly organized and good at implementation.
Time management skills with commitment to project timelines.
Self-motivational skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills.
Good practical skills in troubleshooting and fault resolution for supporting operations teams as an escalation point
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