We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Strategy
and Planning Department within the Technology Division.
Principal OSS, WAS & IT Strategy Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_POVISE__JULY _2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Network Strategy and Architecture - Core, the position holder will be responsible for developing and driving of the OSS/VAS/IT(BSS) Strategy aimed at delivering operational transformation in-line with the migration to Next Generation IP-based Networks and Services.
It is also expected that the holder will provide deep domain
knowledge in defining the Future Method of Operation.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
Strategy Development
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
Strategy Development
- Assist
in defining long term and short term OSS/VAS/IT Strategy designed at
delivering flexible interchangeable interface aimed at bringing long term
benefits and helps anticipate future requirements, solutions, technologies
and applications;
- Perform
technology evolution study on building a multi-vendor Common Element
Management System (CEMS), study best practices shared by VTN strategy team
and form inputs for OSS/VAS/IT strategy analysis;
- Align
VAS/OSS/IT strategy with internal business units ensuring the need for
service fulfillment, assurance and billing are met;
- Based
on validated VAS/OSS/IT strategy create recommendations and align with
internal delivery and operations teams
Architecture Development
- Preparation
of both long term and short term target architecture in the VAS, OSS and
IT billing domain areas;
- Carry
out technology evolution study on support of CBS, VAS & OSS for GSM,
UMTS, VoLTE, SAE/EPC and IMS, including design requirements. Analyze
end to end architecture to prepare input for OSS target architecture;
- Align
VAS/OSS/IT network architecture with PS/CS, Access and Transport network
architecture to achieve an end to end network architecture
- Based
on validated architectures create concept papers, high level design
principles and related dependencies;
Licensing and Costing:
- Assist
in preparing strategy on software licensing models, in coordination with supply
chain, by providing inputs on VAS/OSS/IT related network
components/elements based on trend analysis and long term capacity plans;
- Analyze
features (service, capacity and quality related) and their related costs
and assist in conducting business case analysis;
- Assist
in CAPEX reduction initiatives by providing optimized VAS/OSS/IT network
architectures, well dimensioned hardware and recommended features;
Project Management:
- Organize
meetings with technology delivery teams as a follow up on OSS/VAS/IT
strategy implementation
- Organize
quarterly strategy control meetings with delivery teams, business units
and supply chain
Business Continuity Planning:
- Assist
in forming business objectives for Business Continuity Planning in
OSS/VAS/IT domain areas
- Assist
in translation of BCP business objectives for OSS/VAS/IT networks into
technical requirements, implementation guidelines and budget estimates
- Assist
in Scheduling, Monitoring and providing feedback as to completeness of BCP
test plans and on executed tests
Supplier Strategy:
- Build
and maintain business relationships with OSS/VAS/IT network vendors and
suppliers
- Study
and evaluate core network product road maps, services, features,
costing and licensing by engaging various core network vendors and suppliers
through meetings and technology conferences
- Assist
in developing of a network vendor/supplier strategy
Reporting:
- Prepare
Monthly and Quarterly status report of strategy performance KPIs
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills &
competencies:
- 6+
years of working experience in VAS/OSS/IT(BSS) within a telecoms/service
provider environment
- Experience
in OSS/BSS software, architecture or implementation on vendors like Cisco,
NSN, Huawei, Ericsson
- Good
appreciation of telecom Value Added Services applications/products based
on 3GPP and non-3GPP eg WiMAX, Wi-Fi
- Experience
in Rating, Billing and Collection (BSS related functions) an added
advantage
- Possess
understanding and knowledge of eTOM/ITLv3 framework and other industry
standards/models
- Proven
ability to manage and lead groups of people, not directly reporting to the
individual
- Strong
analytical, excellent presentation and planning skills; proficiency in MS
Office required
- Bachelor’s
degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the
necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application
letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate
for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Friday 17th August, 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
