Job Purpose:

Head of Core Transport is to lead a Core Transport Team of high caliber talents and manage the Financial and budget management, Network planning and management, and Vendor management.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage IP Core network infrastructure and accountable on the long term strategy
• Implement the plans and capacity upgrades to support the mobile, fixed and home subscriber growth in ensuring a high efficient and resilient network.
• Drive the growth, modernization, and transformational programs in the network infrastructure consists of DWDM/Carrier Ethernet networks, Content Delivery Network, Peering and International network elements.
• Ensure overall annual budget to support these programs and the execution, including the capital and operating budget management.
• Responsible for end-to-end process requires playing a central role in liaising with Finance, Network Strategy, Network Sourcing to continually optimizing the engagement processes and driving business outcomes to set annual plan through multiple stakeholders.
• Align and implement the strategic growth initiatives with business plans in consultation of multiple internal stakeholders such as Marketing and Business Group and other Network and Operation groups.
• Manage external interfacing into vendors, 3rd party carriers, and other service providers.
• Support cross functional team projects and requirements.
• Regular updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in network management and sustainability
• Being accountable for the transformation of the core transport network driving efficiency and cost reductions will present you with ample opportunities to challenge yourself in a dynamic environment.

Core competencies:

• IP/MPLS network knowledge and skills
• Network routing protocols
• Internet networking
• Network forecast and planning

Functional competencies:

• Microsoft office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)
• Project Management

Soft skill & Behaviors competencies:

• Good interpersonal relations making capability with internal team.
• Problem solving capability and creativity.
• Conflict resolution.
• Leadership and teamwork.

Leadership competencies:

• Conflict Management
• Communication skills
• Relationship building
• Resilience

• Any Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering
• 10+ years in the Telco industry, specializing in the networks domain
• Proven experience in a leadership role for 2+ years
• Proven experience in budget management
• A well rounded set of soft skills including communication, problem solving, team work, adaptability, agility and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a similar role is highly advantageous, but not mandatory