Transport Capacity Planner

Processing of network trail orders (new trails, migration, clearing, deconfiguration) and capacity requests. Processing of switching orders & capacity orders in the core/access network using Cramer-Fixed and Cramer-Mobile (ARM & ANN)

Key Responsibilities:

• In-depth technical knowledge of optical layer transport systems, OTN, ROADM, SDH, cross connect switching and signal grooming, as well as knowledge of ring and mesh network topologies.
• Experience in the field of SDH, DWDM & OTN technology, for creation and migration of transmission bandwidth
• High- & Low-level Design and planning experience in SDH, DWDM & OTN systems.
• Processing simple /Complex capacity requests for enterprise customer connections within the fixed network (non-redundant) under the Classic service level agreement (SLA) for per capacity request
• Meet redundancy requirements with protection across MSP, MSPRING, and SNCP.
• Coordinate with various transport network teams to create design access and core network, capacity manage and optimize the network.
• Create and maintain strong operational relationships with the customers, internal business owners and other key stakeholders
• Maintain a proactive approach to operational and service issues, ensuring KPIs, SLAs, service qualities are met. Review of KPIs and drive Improvement plan development and implementation.
• Management of operational issues by understanding impact, identifying solution options, liaising with technical team and business owners

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Proficiency in transmission planning required for circuits ranging from fractional T1/E1 to 100G level.
• Good Planning knowledge in PDH, SDH, Ethernet, DWDM and OTN systems and Knowledge on transmission network products, like U2000 NMS, Marconi, Nortel and Ciena 6500 equipment’s etc.
• Ability to devise solutions for various projects like Site, Ring, Legacy equipment optimization and migrations.
• Good knowledge on various Telecommunication equipment’s.
• Knowledge in various products offered by service provider.
• Experience to perform following tasks -. Creation/editing/deletion/ upgrade/ Migrate links, nodes and other objects in Cramer
• Experience of working in an operational environment & ticketing system alongside other technical and operational teams
• Experience of identifying scope for improvement, process reviews and developing and implementing new processes
• Commitment to service excellence and customer experience
• Flexibility in a rapidly changing and developing environment

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in SDH/DWDM with good discipline, winning attitude and keep on trying to achieve a team goal mentality.
• Graduation in Telecommunications/ Electronics.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with good skills in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good communication and Interpersonal skill.
• Basic knowledge on IP networks.
• Language: English (Proficient), German (Proficient)
• Relevant domain certifications and Cramer Inventory knowledge would be an advantage