Optical Networks Consultant at Nokia

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

• Manages and creates optics Portfolio solutions for customers in CEWA (Central East Western Africa)
• Trusted technical solutions advisor for the account in those countries.
• Support customer designs/solutions,
• RFP network design
• Provides design guidelines for optimal usage of the solutions and associated platforms in customers networks

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Manages and creates optical network portfolio solutions
• Trusted technical solutions advisor for the accounts
• Influences customer designs/solutions and RFP design support
• Provides design guidelines for optimal usage of the solutions
• Provides roadmap updates
• Deep technical optical network/Solution knowledge
• Manages customer requirements towards the ION RBC
• Provides/Collects competitive updates/information
• Manages new product introduction
• Product RFP owner for optics
• Positions/pro-actively pushes products
• Continuously seek for new applications that can be addressed with the product and/or solution
• Provides powerpoint solution presentations
• Advice on customers architectures/network evolutions

CONSTRAINTS:

• Requests for support material maybe required in short timescales enforced by the customer so time management skills are vital
• The job requires a very good view of customers’ network architectures and practices and therefore must understand a customer operational processes and confidentiality concerns

ENVIRONMENT

• Because the role is an integral part of the EMEA ION RBC, the ability to work as part of a distributed team is critical.
• A flexible approach to work, especially when communicating with other Alcatel-Lucent groups, is essential, as is the ability to thrive under pressure and prioritize tasks.

Qualifications/Profile

• Detailed understanding of optical network technologies
• Proven record in customer focus
• Analytical problem solver
• Proven presentation skills
• Detailed knowledge of optics portfolio
• Must be experienced in Alcatel Lucent 1830pss and Alcatel Lucent 1850TSS
• Understanding of real customer networks
• Experience in designing optical networks