Job Description

Job Title : Senior Manager, Network Planning

Location : C09 - Richview TS - 65 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3

Company : Acronym Solutions

Representation:

Management

Job code:

00513668

Pay information:

18 (Core Services) / LEVEL 05

Hours of work (per week):

35

Shift work:

No

Number of positions:

1

Work location:

C09 - Richview TS - 65 Kelfield Street, Rexdale, ON M9W 5A3

Department:

PROD MNGMNT / PROD MNGMNT1 / NETWORK ENG

You are a talented professional looking for a career, not a job and dedicated to excellence in telecommunications network planning comprising data and optical networks. The Senior Manager, Network Planning works closely with Network Engineering, Product Management, Sales and Business Development to drive requirements gathering, analysis, design, feasibility studies and financial analysis supporting business decisions for network planning and financial investments.

You will rely heavily on your superior business analytical skills to manage strategic initiatives, project deliverables and budgets to deliver key elements of the company\xe2\x80\x99s strategic growth objectives. Your natural ability to establish strong working relationships while increasing profitability for the company is exactly what we are seeking. You are tenacious and charismatic in your approach to resolving obstacles are results-driven and action-oriented to getting the job done right.

As part of your DNA, you are an aggressive, self-starter, with the proven ability to build executive relationships, articulate Acronym Solutions\xe2\x80\x99 business requirements and business strategies, and create win/win/win situations for Hyrdo One., our customers and our vendors. You will support and advise the Director, Engineering and IT in developing, analyzing, recommending and implementing alternative business models and strategic options for network investments to support the growth of Acronym Solutions.

You will be part of the Acronym Solutions management team playing a key role in business planning and casing. You will have a team of Fibre Planners, Outside Plant Specialists and Network Engineers and will be accountable to manage cross-functional staff and contractors. Your natural ability to establish strong working relationships while increasing profitability for the company is exactly what we are seeking. Your desire to drive cultural change and charismatic approach to resolving obstacles for getting the job done right make you an ideal candidate.

General Accountabilities:

Responsible for developing and managing the Network Planning strategy, planning, design and execution

Develop, document and implement Network Planning standards and guidelines utilizing industry best practices

Lead and be the catalyst for translating business requirements and customer requirements into network plans, network augmentation, network expansion and all aspects of network design

Create and obtain approval on business plans and business cases to support the execution of network development and expansion

Manage the team accountable for Network Planning including Fibre Planners, Outside Plant Specialists and Network Planners

Create and maintain performance metrics (KPIs) used to measure and improve network performance, network utilization and return on investment

Provide Sales Support for Network design and costing for customer opportunities

Accountable for all aspects of network planning for fibre planning, traffic steering and planning, capacity monitoring, design and management

Develop and manage the Acronym Solutions five year Network Planning roadmap including Fibre, Optical, MPLS and Data networks

Engage and collaborate with customers, potential customers and resources within Acronym Solutions to understand business needs and requirements to drive network planning

Lead technology vendor evaluations, technology selections, negotiations and contract development

Support the development and implementation of the long term business strategy for Acronym Solutions. Ensure that the Plan stays current, and monitor progress against the Plan

Support the development of the annual business plan, which maintains and expands the sustainability and profitability of the business.

Create network development plans which integrate new systems and applications with existing systems and applications, manage their implementation utilizing current project and program management methodologies

Act with entrepreneurial spirit, taking creative approaches to accomplishing goals and demonstrate achievement orientation

Pursue and cultivate effective working relationships, work in partnership to achieve goals

Negotiate and manage project deliverables, schedules, timelines and costs from concept to deployment and business readiness. Communicate to all stakeholders on project progress against designed plan, requirements, quality measures, compliance with processes, highlight risks and issues, drive resolution and escalate when required

Demonstrate the necessary skills to negotiate issues with peers, partners and customers using a Win/Win philosophy

Accountable for setting team goals, objectives, coaching, and handling human resource issues and resolving work performance problems

Develop employee skills and competencies through training, coaching, peer learning and special project assignments to achieve department and corporate objectives

Maintain and enhance effective working relationships with appropriate level of employees\xe2\x80\x99 collective bargaining organization representatives

Selection Criteria:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Science or equivalent work experience. M.B.A. would be a definite asset

15+ years of successful network planning both as a manager and an individual contributor

15+ years experience with network planning in data and optical networking for the Telecommunications, Service Provider and ICT industries

Technical knowledge of Layers 1-3 of the OSI stack including network planning for all three layers: fibre planning, traffic steering and planning, capacity monitoring, design and management

Experience translating business requirements and customer requirements into network plans, network augmentation, network expansion and all aspects of network design

Experienced in network planning assessments, design, feasibility studies and financial planning to support network plans

Solid experience creating project plans, implementation plans, presentations and business requirement specifications

Demonstrated success with building and managing relationships with C-level management teams

Demonstrated experience managing Fibre Planners, Outside Plant Specialists and Network Planners

Demonstrated experience managing teams with diverse accountabilities driving towards common goals

Effective leadership skills to navigate through various Lines of Business to garner resources and motivate to accomplish tasks

Demonstrated experience initiating and managing relationships with vendors, partners and customers

Strategic and tactical mindset with the ability to translate strategic vision into actionable outcomes

Experience in preparing and managing budgets associated with technology and service planning for fibre, data and optical networks

Proven track record of spearheading projects through the full life cycle from idea and initiation, to planning, to execution, to project completion and closure

Proven and quantifiable track record of over achievement

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Motivated, self-starter, goal oriented and takes ownership.

Exceptional negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to create financial models focusing on profitability and ROI

Exceptional communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 written & verbal, and strong presentation skills

Strong relationship building skills \xe2\x80\x93 with both an internal and external focus

Ability to work autonomously

High level of attention to detail

Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to travel is required

At Acronym we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

Thank you for considering a career with Acronym, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Acronym will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Deadline: September 11, 2023

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