Manager, Core Network Services Design - Ottawa, Canada - Xplore Inc.

Xplore Inc.

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Overview:
**Close collaboration will be required with the Network Strategy teams for product specifications and roadmaps, as well as with the IP Design, IP Operations and IT teams to ensure that customer services can be efficiently ordered, provisioned, operated and maintained.
This position reports to the VP Design, Wireless Networks

Key responsibilities include:

Develop engineering standards for the selection and implementation of new and evolving technologies.
Work with the Network Strategy and internal IT teams in the development of customer facing and internal infrastructure and services ensuring scalable deployments requirements.
Select equipment vendors and define device configurations enabling delivery of a high performance, resilient and scalable network core.
End to end ownership of any core network services expansion and capacity planning ensuring feasibility and cost effectiveness.
Ensure designs provided by the Core Network Engineering team are accurately documented (specifications, drawings, configurations, MOPs) and tested allowing for successful implementation, and ongoing operations by the Operations teams.
Create project implementation plans and budgets and manage projects for successful ontime, onbudget delivery
Collaborate with the Operations teams in the definition of network performance management strategies, KPIs, technologies and related Network Management and Operational Support Systems
Responsible for the development of departmental staff which includes: developing and executing development plans, coaching, identifying skill gaps and actively knowledge and experience with peers across the organization
Act as point of escalation for any major core network incidents to drive quicker resolution and keep the leadership team up to date. May be required on occasion after hours
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant industry experience
Minimum 15 years of industry experience as a network architect within a largescale telecommunications organization and at least 8 years of functional leadership experience
Indepth knowledge of 3GPP LTE and 5G packet core architectures including HLR/HSS.
Indepth knowledge of FTTH subscriber management architectures
Knowledge of IP/Ethernet Quality of Service features such as classification, marking, queueing and shaping.
Knowledge of Cisco IOS, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNv4, IPv4/IPv6 environments associated industry/vendor certifications would be an asset
Experience in the deployment of virtualized environments
Experience in mobility core technologies would be an asset
Experience leading RFI / RFP process for new vendor / technology selection and ongoing vendor management
Strong technical project management and engineering skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects/tasks to completion
Passion for building new competencies and processes enabling teams to grow and scale.
Attention to detail ensuring accurate network documentation and written standards is created for use by network peers
Proven ability to break down barriers and foster collaboration across functions and teams
Willingness to undertake occasional afterhours escalations and travel

Condition of employment:

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Company Overview:

Xplore Inc. is Canada's fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians.

Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.