Manager, MBPN Planning at Airtel Nigeria

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, MBPN Planning

Location: Nigeria

Purpose of the Job

This function is expected to act as the representative for business, technical and functional requirements in the area of IP Packet backbone solutions to support both Mobile and Enterprise services.
The function will define the optimal topology of the IP core network to meet a premium service level agreements and industry architecture for next generation IP networks;
To evaluate network design and define integrated planning/implementation criteria and guidelines with partners for capacity management and dimensioning of the IP core network;
Also would evaluate delivery of IP projects to designed SLAs whilst exploring the most efficient ways to deliver any new functional requirements placed upon the 2G/3G/LTE Mobile Network which includes but not limited to voice, data and other services.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor/Master’s of Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering degree/Computer Science
Detailed working Telecommunications Knowledge
Analytical and Presentation skills
Detailed understanding of IP/MPLS and its role in the Telecommunications industry.
A basic understanding of 3GPP /ITU-T and ETSI standards is required.
Minimum of 6-8years working experience in large Mobile/ISP Network Operator
Multivendor experience – HUAWEI, CISCO, JUNIPER, ALCATEL LUCENT platforms
Detailed understanding of IP technology and its interrelation with supported domains; a working knowledge of the domains to facilitate E2E service flow.
IPRAN Experience will be an added advantage
Experience in deployment of key network systems through the delivery life cycle from initial design to full operational handover
Good project management Skills
Experience in measuring, analyzing and interpreting IP Networks Key performance indicators