Operations Manager (Data Network) (Regional Telecom Carrier) - IC
Client Description
Regional IT services and solutions provider
Objectives of position
- Support the Technical Director for the Hong Kong operations and maintenance activities of network infrastructure POPs, and in-country customer fronting & support.
- Capable of managing multi-networking infrastructures, systems, links and facilities required for providing Telco WAN, data, voice, hosting, cloud and internet services.
- Provide pre‑sales technical queries and post‑sales operations support to corporate customers.
- Promote, drive working relationships with local carriers/service providers, Joint‑Venture Partners, equipment vendors to build/influence good rapport in the interests of the Group.
- Support the Technical Director to manage operation related costs (Capex and Opex) within allocated budget.
- Negotiate with local suppliers, service providers for local operations procurement/ contract renewal, to achieve quality and cost‑effective operations resources delivery.
Job Description
- Responsible to support response to periodic in‑country Telco regulator’s directive enquiries on operational & technical aspects of the business licence.
- Operate and maintain multiple data networks and systems (SW‑defined networks, WAN, data, wireless, hosting, cloud, security and internet) platforms.
- Lead/drive major customer service delivery projects for timely & successful completion.
- Support and drive implementation of pure domestic access network for customers.
- Ensure network equipment, systems, infrastructure links and POP facilities (power supply, aircon, etc.) are well maintained and operating at optimum level, ensuring high level of service availability to customers.
- Work with local carrier providers to ensure local circuits are provisioned on time.
- Track and monitor critical timelines related to ordering, provisioning, testing and commissioning of local circuits for service delivery to customers by the Required‑For‑Service date.
- Conduct investigation/post‑mortem with local carrier providers on local circuit outage problems to improve fault restoration targets, measured by Time‑to‑repair.
- Engage local carrier service providers on monthly operations review to ensure service level targets are consistently achieved.
- Support HQ in planning & installation of new network nodes & backhaul links, plus ensuring network projects are completed by the scheduled deadlines.
- Ensure the integrity/security of all network resources and assets in manned/unmanned POP sites.
- Developing/documenting procedures and streamline interworking process flow to achieve continuous improvement in operation efficiency, cost‑effectiveness and quality of service for our customers.
- Track and monitor the team’s operation KPIs targets’ achievement.
- Ensure Maintenance/up‑keep of proper record of all in‑country network equipment, infrastructure documentation and records of customer information, capital assets and other relevant inventories.
- Ensure timely submission of relevant reports as required by the management.
- Ensure an effective of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is always in place and well known by all the staffs.
- Perform risk analysis and assessment to the operations, plan and execute the corresponding responses plan.
- Any other duties as assigned by the team leader/Technical Director.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Electronic/Telecommunication/ICT or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Data Centre operations and ISO27001 would be an advantage.
- CCNA certification, JUNOC technical certification, or equivalent would be an advantage.
- Resourceful, innovative and independent worker.
- High customer service focus and engagement skills.
- Knowledge of network topology (SW‑defined networks, WAN, data, wireless, hosting, cloud, security and internet) is required.
- Possess good leadership, teamwork, effective communication and problem‑solving skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English, Mandarin & local native language.
- Minimum 3‑4 years related working experience in telecommunications service industry.