Head of Technology and Engineering

For our customer, an international organization specialized in the telecommunications sector, STANDBY is looking for a Head of Technology and Engineering, based in Germany (Munich).

The responsibilities will include:

+ Network technology selection in outside plant, access and aggregation network equipment and solutions, transport and IP; infrastructure (power, cooling, site engineering); network technology evolution

+ Engineering the above mentioned networks elements: configuration, dimensioning, normative and procedures for installation, servicing and maintenance; installation and implementation projects

+ Service definition for end customers and for interconnection with other operators

+ Architect network solutions

+ Coordinate the engineering and technology services provided by external contractors

+ Design normative of optic fiber access network deployment projects

+ Studying technological solutions for the evolution / optimisation of optic fiber networks

+ Planning and implementing certification programs for connectivity solutions on optic fiber networks

+ Evaluating and certifiying network architecture designs including elements such as PoP, OLT, ODF, ONT, BNG, LAC, AAA and the equipment that supports the optic fiber network

+ Managing technology solution provider contracts, monitoring and supervising SLAs, as well as establishing and optimizing service and maintenance processes for fiber optic networks

+ Providing information to optimize network investments and budget management

+ Defining the guidelines to follow for problem solving, as well as, participating in the evaluation of network changes and construction defects

+ Building and leading a team

Skills required:

+ University degree (desirable: any type of engineering) with technical focus and weight in the areas of network engineering / electricity; alternatively, successfully completed technical / commercial vocational training (Ausbildung) together with professional experience in these areas

+ At least 7 years experience in comparable positions, ideally in the telecommunications industry

+ Proven technical knowledge of fiber communication technology as per the position to apply to: IP routing / switching technologies and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, L2TP, QoS, VRRP, network transport, aggregation, GPON networks, civil work techniques, outside plant solutions and industry standards

+ Proven experience in managing employees and contractors

+ Proven leadership experience

+ Good communication skills in German & English (oral and written), Spanish language skills are a plus

+ Excellent knowledge of all common MS Office applications, especially Excel; experience with tools used in network deployments: workflow, mapping, etc.

+ High level of negotiation, ease of planning and decision making, orientation to project results and cost efficiency, customer orientation, high level of proactivity and initiative, correct communication and persuasion, strategic mentality, high level of commitment, excellent analytical and conceptual skills, high level of empathy and team attitude, ease of cooperation, practical mindset to deliver accurate results in stressful situations

Offer:

If you feel comfortable in a dynamic workplace with plenty of room for new ideas, you could be the right person.

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