Job Title: Charging Systems Planning Manager
Job ID: 1957
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Division: Information Systems
Organisation: MTN Nigeria Communications Limited
Job Description:
• Direct the planning and design of Charging System and intelligent platforms for optimal network capacity and availability
• Define and direct the requirement for capacity planning and management of services on the Prepaid & Intelligent Network platform including SDP and all ETSI – INAP based services (CS 5.0 charging elements to include SDPs AIR severs, CCN, VS, and MINSAT etc.)
• Direct and justify the timely provisioning of Network capacity for all the IN/Charging System node elements, features, protocols
• Direct the network architecture that best serves the growth of the Charging system network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value added service capacity
• Ensure effective technical feasibility studies for new features and services within the Charging System and IN environment
• Provide for the service capacity required by the business
• Develop network architecture and topology planning strategies
• Perform technical investigations into topics related to Charging System network design and performance, such as new types of hardware, new design methodologies, impact of new technologies
• Identify new software requirements and participate in the specification of all custom software tools
• Evaluate the functionality and relevance of new NSS/IN/OSS software and ensure that MTNN takes full advantage of all advanced features made available in new software release
• Interface with Marketing and Business development groups for new services and capacity planning
• Define, approve and maintain processes for Tele-Traffic analysis, network modelling, etc and advise the business on growth & technology evolution path
• Maintain key vendor relationships
Job Conditions:
• General MTNN working conditions
• Some weekends and after hours work
• International and In-country travel
Reporting To: Senior Manager, VAS & Charging Systems Planning
Required Skills:
• First degree in Electrical/Electronics/Communications Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years experience which includes:
• 2 years experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity
• Minimum of 5 years experience on IN/Charging Systems planning
• 3 years experience in dealing with vendors/suppliers on technical and commercial issue (Vendor/Supplier management)
• Experience in multi-vendor network operations
• Experience in forecasting long term network growth and providing input to company business plan
Employment Status: Permanent
Qualification: First degree in Electrical/Electronics/Communications Engineering or related discipline
This vacancy expires on 4/12/2013.
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