Team Leader - Core Network at Telkom Kenya

Role Purpose: 

The Team Leader is principally responsible for leading the planning, coordinating and overseeing the execution of the technology strategy. This involves a multi-disciplinary approach where financial, customer, internal processes and people management come together.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The operations and maintenance of the CS Core, PS Core ,Signaling & Subscriber Management Networks (MSCs, Soft switches, MGWs, UMGs, HSS/HLR,SPS/STP & Roaming services EPG,GGSN,PGW, MME,SGW,SGSN,IP WORKS)
• Core Network project implementations to ensure adherence to plan, specification and timely completion
• Preparation and successful implementation of Core Network Technical Specifications, Method of Procedures and Change Requests
• Create capacity planning standards and guidelines for network’s continued expansion
• Weekly KPI Reporting on Network Performance as agreed on  Balance Score Card
• Service KPIs and network performance management  of Core Network
• Core Network configuration changes through Network Change Management process 
• Manage Core Network faults/incidents through network management processes for both network and customer
• Work in fast paced dynamic environment and under high pressure.

Academic Background and Professional Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in the operations and maintenance of telecommunications networks and the same experience leading teams
• Thorough telecommunications knowledge
• Thorough telecommunications network operation and maintenance (mobile and landline) methods and procedures, as well as computer software systems associated with such networks.
• Leads project implementation teams and manages project activities

Here are the Skills we are looking for

• Business acumen and principles and techniques of administration, organization and people management.
• Networking skills to form collaborative partnerships
• Extensive knowledge of equipment and software characteristics of various telecommunications networks and their integration capabilities.
• Good communication skills, Creative thinker, Team Player & have ability to prioritize and execute tasks.
• Must be Result-oriented, Taking initiatives & have great analytical skills