Sr. Supervisor, Mobile Packet Core Engineering

Purpose of the job

Putting architecture and implementing complex End to End Solutions for Packet Core system

Duties and responsibilities

• Follow on hardware and software status of Packet Core systems (SGSNs, GGSNs, MMEs, AMF, SMF, s-GW, p-GW, CGs, DNSs, Optimization, Caching, Transparent Caching, AAA & PaCo DN) that provide Data service for all Orange subscribers and estimating their influence on other teams systems.

• Perform virtualized Packet Core cross systems insurance of alignment with most recent validations in Orange.

• Handle Master Plan for Packet Core systems latest hardware and software releases.

• Benchmark with Orange subsidiaries for best practices used in Packet Core domain. Evaluates impact of redesign on other teams plans.

• Analyze Commercial forecast versus Packet Core plans, and give recommendations for projects and upgrades.

• Recommend solutions to unprecedented problems that may occur in own area of expertise. Evaluate impact on other teams. Test new features & setups in Packet Core LAB to reach optimum solution.

• Responsible for studying new architecture recommendations in Orange group and provide evaluation reports of usefulness in local environment.

• Perform studies regularly and evaluate failure scenarios for major Packet Core services. Investigate and provide alternative solution for weak points.

• Create and maintain documentation for solutions implemented in Packet Core.

• Collaborate with customers and vendors/suppliers during new solutions in design phase for optimum delivery.

• Manage supplier-relations from RFQ (Request for Quotation) including design, evaluation of supplier selection, awarding till equipment delivery and implementation.

• Act as Project Manager for major projects. Handling Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement & Stakeholders.

• Handle communication with Procurement & Budgeting teams and Warehouse teams, to ensure smooth Packet Core workflow.

• Provide Packet Core Management with weekly progress report on the ongoing activities.

• Follow up on Packet Core Budget commitments, spending, Final Acceptances, Purchase Forms & Purchase Orders.

Job specification

Education

University degree – Faculty of Engineering-Communications or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience, 2 of which in a relevant role.

Knowledge in various Packet Core systems

Skills and abilities

• Very good English both written & spoken.

• Very good Computer skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills required to interface with different departments. Ability to persuade teams with suggested solutions.

• Ability to mentor Junior team members

• Ability to work under pressure

• Excellent team player

• Full up-to-date knowledge of telecom regulations and standards