MTN Nigeria Latest Job for Manager, IP Planning

With over 57 million subscribers and more than $16 billion invested so far in the economy, MTN is the largest provider of mobile network access and ICT solutions in Nigeria, connecting whole communities with each other and with the rest of the world. 

Since our entry into the market in 2001, MTN has become an intrinsic part of Nigerian social and economic life, offering a wide range of products and services which act as a catalyst for fiscal and human development. 

Our leadership position in the area of network coverage, expansion and state of the art infrastructure remains constant. Today, MTN provides network coverage to over 3,775 cities, towns and villages nationwide.

Through our Foundation, MTN has also invested N18 billion in carrying out Corporate Social Responsibility projects in 550 locations in all 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT. 

MTN Nigeria subsists on the core brand values of the MTN Group – Leadership, Integrity, Relationship, Innovation and a Can do attitude. We also offer a unique Employee Value Proposition centred around the following five pillars:

– Brand Strength
– Leadership Brand, 
– Investing in our Talent, 
– A Globally Diverse Culture
– Total Reward and Recognition.

As we progress with our operations, MTN embraces a win-win ideology that will ultimately stimulate economic development and a vibrant, stable society.



Job Title: Manager, IP Planning

• To Provide Strategic And Supervisory Role To Ensure The Efficient And Effective Planning Of The Converged IP Datacomms/Transport Capacity For Voice And Data Networks In Line With The Business Requirements (Required Timelines, Budget Constraints And Quality Standards).
• To Provide Supervisory And Operational Leadership For The Team Of Individuals Working On The Planning Of All PS And CS Core, Edge And Access Networks
• To Manage The Design And Planning Of Sustainable, Future-Proof IP And Core Services Networks That Support The Present And Future Subscriber Base Of MTN Nigeria
• To Map Out A Technology Roadmap For Technological Migration In Line With Global Technology Trends
• Extract Value From What We Already Have By Focusing On Optimizing Processes Within The Unit/Department In Line With The Value Creation Philosophy.  This Includes Individual Contributions And Recommendations To Improve Existing Business Project/Initiative, Capital/Budget Efficiency Activities Within The Unit, Contracts Review And Negotiation In Collaboration With The Procurement Team, Structural Changes Within The Unit Etc.
• Drive Innovation By Identifying And Taking Advantage Of New Business Opportunities, E.G., By Stimulating And Encouraging New Business Opportunities, Launch Of Products, Product/Process Innovation, Business Model Innovation Etc.
• Maintain Leadership In The ICT/Digital Industry By Influencing Stakeholders Within Your Immediate Ecosystem For MTNN’s Benefit. This Includes Participation In Credible External Think-Tank Sessions, Involvement In Inter-Divisional Focus Group Sessions To Improve Business Performance Etc. 
• Enhance/Expand MTN’s Role In The Larger National Macro Environment By Participating In CSR Projects And/Or NGO’s, Involvement In Recognized Professional Institutions, Think-Tank Activities Etc.
• Role Model The Vital Behaviours Needed To Sustain Organisational Performance And Drive People Management Activities By Being The Principal Coach For Your Direct Reports Using The People Management Framework. Participate In Employee Engagement Projects Such As Mentorship, Facilitating Programs, Etc. In Addition, Support Recruitment, On Boarding And Grievance Management Processes Etc.
• Oversee The Plan And Design For Nodes, Sites And Links Within The National IP/MPLS Edge & Core Networks And Ensure Ongoing Development To Cater For 

Job Description

New Developments In The Organization’s Business Plan.
• Strategic Planning (Brainstorming With All Relevant Departments) Of IP Transport And Core Network 
• Ensures That All The Licensing Requirements Are Met And Controls Budget Directly Related To Any Upgrades Or Licensing Requirements 
• Maintains Capacity And Functionality Requirements Timely And Ahead Of Traffic For The PS Core, CS Core Network Elements
• Oversees The Issues Relating To Resource Requirements To Complete Critical Design, Planning And Process Tasks 
• Supervise And Produce Network Convergence Hierarchy, Topology, Architecture And Infrastructure Redundancy Plan For VPN Service Integration, Regional Service Provider Edge Aggregation And IP Core Transport Via The Multi-Service Backbone.
• Interface With Core Network, Network Operations, ENS, Transmission Specialists And Topology For Planning Of Optic (DWDM) Backbone Connectivity, Capacity Planning And Allocation For Efficient Transport Of All Internal And External Customer Data Traffic.
• Supervise The Plan, Design And Optimize Routing & Transport Technologies For Provider Edge Aggregation And Core Transport Network Integration And Verify Requests, Justify Needs And Classify All Requested Networks And Services For MPLS VPN Integration.
• Supervise The Plan, Deploy And Evolve/Extend IP/MPLS Techniques Towards The Network Edge And Access.
• Oversee Plan, Deploy And Evolve Quality And Class Of Service Techniques At The Network Edge And In The MPLS Core Network.
• Supervise All IP Backbone Integration Events, Approve Work Orders And Control Project Processes For Capacity Expansion, Node Integration And/Or New Service Introduction.
• Conduct Weekly & Monthly Network Performance Monitoring, Trend Analyses, Capacity Planning And Expansion In Line With Network Growth Trends And Increases In All Traffic/Service. (Internet, Voice, BB, Data, Enterprise, Switch Etc)
• Develop And Evolve IP Addressing, Naming And Numbering Formats For All Network Nodes And Elements In And Outside The IP/MPLS Backbone.
• Produce And Evolve Designs For Integration And Extension Of IP/MPLS Edge Functionality To The Campus LAN Core At All IP Backbone Locations. (IPRAN)
• Plan, Schedule And Conduct Site Visits And Surveys For Accurate And Effective Network Design, Dimensioning And Integration Planning.
• Recruits, Develops, And Retains People With Outstanding Potential

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN Working Conditions
• May Be Required To Work Extended Hours
• National Travel And A Valid Driver’s License.
• On Standby 24/7 Throughout The Year
Experience & Training

• Working Knowledge Of IP/MPLS, QOS Standards & Networking Protocols Such As X25, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS And ATOM.
• Voice Networking Telecomm Standards ETSI/ANSI, VOIP, C7 (SS7).
• Knowledge Of Advanced IP Routing Protocols (BGP, IS-IS, Etc.).
Training:
• Advanced Leadership Programmes
• People Management 
• Technical Project Management
• New Technologies Training
• Telecoms Network Design And Planning Principles
Minimum  Qualification

BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech Or HND

Deadline: 8/4/2016

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