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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 focusAnalytical 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

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What you will learn and contribute to

If you have - preferably - a background in deployment of radio projects with a good view/experience on MN overall services portfolio and good comprehension of MN business and financials, you might be the right person for this position. 

As part of our team, you will:

• Direct Radio/MW deployment projects within growth CT
• Review, sign off, new bids/offer submissions from Services delivery model, and costs scope
• Actively engage with customer and acts as SPoC for all delivery matters
• Manage/Control basic financials (Rev, SM) for the account
• Act as a leader for all delivery matters within CEWA Growth deployment community

Your skills and experience

 You have:

• A background with deployment of Radio/MW networks 
• Good undertanding of basic Financials
• Preferably, experienced in new country/customer entries
• Good leadership skills, a positive attitude