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Role
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Technology Strategist Network Automation & Transformation position is responsible to lead and develop the technology roadmap to shape and lead the strategy for transformation and automation of U Mobile's network infrastructure.
This role will lead the analysis of emerging trends, identifying opportunities for improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design automation solutions and drive network modernization initiatives. The role will leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, ML, and digital twin, combines with network knowledge, to develop the strategy for autonomous network and innovation driving network and organization efficiency
- Lead and develop a forward-thinking technology strategy and roadmap for network automation, leveraging AI and ML to improve network management and drive transformation
> Align the strategy and roadmap with the organization's overall objectives, future network needs, and digital transformation goals
> Assess the network infrastructure, identify gaps, and define future technology adoption goals
- Lead technology evaluation, market trend study, and strategy for new and emerging technologies and enablers
> Evaluate and incorporate emerging AI / ML technologies and methodologies applicable to network automation, including benchmarking technologies / solutions with industry best practices to recommend improvements or new technologies.
> Source and explore with vendors and technology partners, e.g. for AI/ML-powered network automation tools, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic direction.
> Lead related new technology RFP, including vendor negotiation
> Conduct periodic technology sharing with management team
- Work with cross-functional teams to align network automation strategies with business objectives and infrastructure needs, and for technology PoC / trial.
- Industry representation and engagement
> Represent U Mobile in technical industry forum or standardization bodies for new technologies
> Establish relationships with technology providers, solution providers, and other partners
- Provide network automation & transformation strategy to support the yearly budget planning (AOP)
- Share insights on network automation & transformation best practices (including AI / ML) and foster a deeper understanding of AI / ML technologies and their application in network automation to develop a culture of data-driven network, innovation and continuous improvement.
About You
- Education/ What people Know:
> Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Data Science or related field
- Experience/ What people Have Done:
> Minimum 10 years working experience, with >8 years in network strategy, architecture and planning, with a focus on network automation & transformation
> Good knowledge and understanding of mobile network architecture and operations, as well as network automation, self-healing networks, and performance optimization, e.g. adoption and applications of AI and ML, and digital-twin etc.
> Strategize and lead RFP / RFQ
> Knowledge in network and cost modelling for scenario analysis and simulation
> Experience in leading new solutions, enablers, and product evaluation, trials, and testing
> Familiarity with cloud platforms and network automation integration, and hands-on experience with industry automation tools, implementing automation solutions for network provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and management is preferred
- Competencies/ What people Can Do:
> Represent UM in interaction with external parties, industry forums, and regulatory bodies
> Establish and maintain good partner relationships with key partners
> Strong technical knowledge and a balanced technical business mindset
> Strong acumen of technical and business
> Good mentoring, coaching skillsets
- Personal Attributes/ Who people Are:
> Business focus and customer centric - passionate in delivering best value to customer
> Strong strategic and critical thinking mindset; Able to make strategic recommendations and proposals; identifying potential risks and proposing mitigations
> Self-motivated, positive, open, with can-do attitude; agile and able to learn fast
> Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
> Strong communication, inter-personal skills, and professionalism in representing U Mobile externally, in industry forums, and MCMC etc.
What's Next Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
