Vodafone Ghana Job Vacancy For Core & VAS Planning Manager

Role purpose

To lead the strategic evolution and transformation of the Mobile & Fixed Core network architecture across both CS and PS services as well as the Value Added Services Infrastructure towards a fully virtualised environment in alignment with Vodafone Group Telco over cloud and network Functions Virtualisation Initiatives.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Responsible for Architecture Lifecycle management, network strategy, infrastructure and service roadmaps, network evolution and transformation of Mobile & Fixed Core platforms including MSS, MGW, HLR., HSS, FSS, IGW, MNP, SGSN, GGSN  as well as Value-Added Services platforms as SMS, IVR, USSD, EIR, CRBT, VMS, OTA, etc.
• Leading the transformation of our Core Domain into a telco over the cloud, Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) implementation
• Responsible for design, planning, deployment and management of current and incremental platforms in the Core and VAS domains;
• Responsible for resilience management and disaster recovery of our Core systems and infrastructure
• Responsible for all National & Int’l interconnections and Roaming and trunk setup.
• Vendor management.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Excellent knowledge in mobile & fixed telecommunication networks
• 10+ years working experience in Telecoms
• Able to formulate & execute technology strategies to meet business requirements and customer expectations
• Experience in managing CAPEX & OPEX
• Experience in Project Management, Negotiation Skills & People Management

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• University degree in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunication Engineering
• Technical expertise on Core Network Systems and services
• Management competence.