Senior Manager Network Economics and Modelling in Ipswich, United Kingdom

Senior Manager Network Economics and Modelling

Job Req ID: 34327

Posting Date: 11 Jun 2024

Function: Architecture Solution and Design

Unit: Openreach

Location:

Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive with great benefits

Why this job matters

At Openreach, tens of millions of customers, including homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses of all sizes, rely on out network.

We are committed to delivering new services with market-leading speed an exceptional network performance, anchored by a modern network OSS architecture and implementation.

We are seeking a dynamic person to define the future roadmap for all Openreach network platforms to OSS systems, covering element managers, network OSS systems, physical inventory, and end-to-end journeys for Plan & Build (P&B), Lead to Cash (L2C), and Network Assurance. You will also detail the changes required to meet the Telecom Security Act.

In this role, you will manage the Architecture Compliance (ACE) process to ensure that our future network OSS designs align with our strategic blueprint. This position emphasises relationship building as you will work closely with various teams to ensure seamless integration and execution. Join us to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our network and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our diverse customer base.

What you’ll be doing:

• Defining and ensuring compliance to the Network OSS architecture blueprint.

• Working with OSS, BSS, Networks teams, virtualised infrastructure teams and network vendors to agree interface specifications and technology roadmaps.

• Driving international standards for network element manager architecture and data models

• Creating technology enablers for our network assurance ambitions.

Essential Skills:

• Network and systems knowledge especially modern APIs and cloud native approaches.

• Working with a wide range of technical and business stakeholders.

• Passion for strategic thinking and challenging the status-quo.

• Working knowledge of networks, passion for network technology and delivering customer outcomes.

• Developing technical strategy.

• Working with matrix teams and vendors to deliver transformational technology.

Desirable Skills:

• Expert knowledge of Openreach’s networks & systems.

• Member of a professional body e.g. Institution of Engineering and Technology

• An innovator, come up with new ways of working and introducing new technology.

Benefits:

As well as offering a competitive base salary, you’ll also have a rewarding bonus scheme, access to equity schemes and an attractive pension offer.

We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. Diversity makes sense for us, our customers, and our ambitions. We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

• Competitive Salary

• Discounted Broadband

• Up to 50% off EE and BT mobile for you and 5 family & friends

• Discounted TV & BT sport packages

• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

• 10% BT pension contribution

• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

• Annual Bonus scheme of up to 15% of salary

About Openreach:

We’re the nation’s number one broadband network and we build the connections that matter.

Our customers are the 640+ communications providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses and our mission is build the best digital future for the UK.

There’s over 33,000 of us across the country, and we have a vision that our workforce should represent the communities that we serve. Diversity and accessibility are important to both where we are now and where we’re going. We value every colleague and the contribution they make, because a diverse business is a stronger business.

We also want the best work-life balance for all our people, which is why we offer smart working. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll be able to discuss how smart working fits with your role during the recruitment process.

How to apply:

It’s easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by-step process. Don’t worry if you need to make changes – you’ll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We welcome applications from every community and we’re looking forward to receiving yours.

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