IT Product Specialist; Network Planning & Design

Overview

T Product Specialist to serve as the authoritative lead for telecom/IP network planning, design integrity, and OSS data governance within the Telecom Network Portal (TNP). This role owns the accuracy, completeness, and lifecycle governance of all network design data supporting mission-critical infrastructure.

• Engineering Governance:
  Own NRP validation and enforce network design standards and data quality
• OSS & Platform Leadership:
  Manage CI modeling, data integrity, and platform optimization across systems
• Technical Authority:
  Validate complex telecom/network designs and resolve data/modeling issues
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Partner with engineers, architects, and product teams; mentor junior staff
• Operational Integrity:
  Ensure accurate, production-ready network data supporting planning and operations

• 10+ years in telecom/network engineering, OSS platforms, or network operations
• Strong knowledge of IP/MPLS, Ethernet, optical transport, and telecom infrastructure
• Experience with OSS/network inventory tools (e.g., Ericsson ENM, Nokia NSP, Oracle OSS, Bentley)
• Deep understanding of configuration management, discovery/reconciliation, and ITIL practices
• Proven ability to set standards, influence engineers, and drive process improvements
• Experience in regulated/utility environments is a strong plus