Charging Systems Planning Manager Job at MTN Nigeria

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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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