SME – CS Core, Roaming & IDD at Airtel

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate establishment of high levels of reliability and redundancy in the CS Core networks; Institute a robust quality improvement plan as well as a Business Continuity Plan.
• Develop a long-term CS Core Network Deployment strategy with the objective of improving Capex Productivity in these domains & introducing new technology
• Drive CS Core Network collection of business inputs, technical utilization trends and forecast for planning
• work with key stakeholder groups to develop and execute a clear and consistent core network operational, expansion and evolution strategy and roadmap
• Core network features and services optimization and capacity management 
• Manage high level relationships with key stakeholders, strategic outsourced partners, technology partners etc.
• Formulate ways to promote efficiency in roaming services offered by Airtel Operations  
• Establish performance expectations and resource allocations consistent with short and longer term plans
• Establish performance expectations and resource allocations consistent with short and longer term plans
• Review subordinate performance and recommend appropriate rewards and recognition
• Ensure that any new nodes in Core are 100% compliant of pre-approved SLA’s, processes and WLA’s by the Managed Capacity Partner
• Routine monitoring and auditing of core network configuration maintained in liaison with the Managed Services Partner to ensure adherence to defined specifications
• Evaluation of regular reports and KPI’s from Managed Services Partner on status and performance of the core network
• Review and approve (or otherwise) requests by the managed Services partner for any design network changes that might have an impact on network performance
• Reconciliation and resolution of core network management including Roaming issues that may arise
• Participate in Planning and optimization of network Signaling service to improve International calls and SMS.
• Drive & Deliver Business strategies on Roaming, SMS & IDD Business

Qualifications and skills critical to the role:

• Bachelor of Engineer degree (communication, electronics, or related fields)
• Sound knowledge of Mobile Network Planning, Optimization and O&M
• Analytical, statistical and Presentation skill
• 5+ years’ experience in Core Network strategy & operations
• Minimum 2 years management experience in network Performance & Roaming Management 
• Deep understanding of Core, Charging System, Packet Core, Service Layer and N/W Security
• Good Understanding of Cloud Architecture.
• Good understanding of SIP Protocol
• Good understanding of IMS and Volte call flows
• Deep understanding of all Voice & SMS call Flows at protocol level
• Knowledge of 3GPP standards; CAMEL, Gy, Gx, Sy. Emerging technologies: IMS, LTE, VoLTE, M2M, voice charging and policy control.
• Sound knowledge of system architecture, Optimization and/or O&M.
• Micro level understanding of evolution of technology and roadmaps at techno-commercial level
• Ability to innovate and deliver value to business at multiple levels
• Drive & Deliver Business strategies on Roaming, SMS & IDD Business
• Cross-functional working with IT, Revenue Assurance and Business and deliver solution best for the business