Position Information

Department/Section:       Technology CT Planning and Deployment

Job Title:            Transport Deployment Advance Specialist

Reports to:         Access Planning & Deployment Manager

About The Role

The Transport Deployment Advance Specialist is accountable for the Access Planning & Deployment Manager to manage the Transport Network implementation of active and passive network infrastructure and ensure proper handover to Service Quality & Operations for Zain network and ensuring project rollout and inspection work is conducted in line with recognised Engineering practices as well as manufacturers and ZAIN Group recommended procedures.

Key Tasks/Accountabilities

1.Manage transport network deployment of Microwave, IP, DWDM OFC/OSP and other access network transport technologies.

2.Leading all transport network projects deployment to ensure consistency of approach and quality of implementation that follow the installation blueprint and concur with international and local installation standards.

3.Manage the deployment lifecycle, infrastructure development, assess vendor performance and provide regular reports and feedback to program management governance and management.

4.Provide budgetary inputs considering future network requirements, Business forecasts and objectives, and strategic enhancements.

5.Carry out quality checks and plans optimization.

6.Assess in conducting transmission network and system plan’s deployment, optimization, Expansions and upgrades.

7.Draft processes and deployment Network Upgrades based on Audit & standards compliance.

8.Lead acceptance tests (unit, platform, integration and operation) and ensure smooth handover to operations.

9.Support business acceptance tests; perform capacity upgrades in line with service capacity management guidelines and current capacity status.

10.Perform theoretical case studies for Transport network.

11.Deploy the required plans to meet the changes in network design.

12.The (project, support) technical specification for the design of the transmission network during pre-tender process.

13. Prepare RFP for Transport projects defining detailed scope of work & PIP with technical specifications and requirements including HW/SW, spares, test items, services & delivery, statement of compliance, Responsibility Matrix and maintain project pipeline (prioritization).

14. Evaluate technical bids from multiple vendors for proposed hardware and services as per statement of compliance and specified technical requirements.

15. Procurement of Transport network elements and services needed to fulfil business projects and follow up on all stages from initiation to delivery/implementation ensuring process for purchase and usage.

16. Assist the Transport network developments & managing trials projects for new products & produce trial detailed reports & business case analysis to top management.

17. Ensure that management is informed on all critical issues of the area responsible for Working in a multi-national environment.

18.Update the transport network, follow-up operations and ensure the deployment consistency.

19. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies & regulatory requirements in information security.

Qualifications/Experience /Skills

Qualifications/Experience: -

1. B.Sc. in Engineering / Telecommunications or any relevant discipline.

2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant field.

3. Good knowledge and experience in create and interpret drawings and specifications.

4. Mobile Telecommunications background is desirable.

5. Should have previous strong track record of success in Deployment and project controlling activities in a multi-site, expanding business.

 Skills: -

1. Cooperative/collaborative interchange with external network suppliers and vendors.

2. Leadership/management skills within a matrix management environment.

3. Conflict handling and resolution skills.

4. Planning and organising skills.

5. Ability to build excellent relationships with key suppliers/customers.

6. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

7. Highly developed communication and reporting skills (verbal and written) in both Arabic and English.

8. Highly developed skills in use of relevant IT packages including Excel. Word, PowerPoint etc.

Key Behaviours for Success

1. Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving.

2. Investigative/Diagnostics.

3. Forward Planning.

4. Results Drive.

5. Concern for Standards/Efficiency.

6. Being Collaborative.

7. Project Management.

8. Tenacity, Resilience and Self-Management.

9. Ownership.