Assistant Manger_IoT Technical Onboarding Engineer_Pune

* Follows Network processes to deliver tasks to support the execution, implementation and deployment of network equipment, services and infrastructure as per agreed designs/contract service levels;

* Supports the team to deliver activities related, but not limited to the smooth rollout of building or upgrading sites or projects that improve cost effectiveness and quality standards;

* Delivers tasks relating to establishing Network implementation practices for the Network and driving efficiency programmes, ensuring general compliance and vendor evaluation controls are maintained (e.g. SOX, ISO, BCP);

* Uses communication skills to exchange ideas and information in a concise and logical way to support deployment and delivery of network equipment and services and conduct performance assessments and optimisation;

* Executes tasks whilst maintaing solid relations with vendors, authorities and other third parties;

* Executes assigned tasks for collaboration with stakeholders on project timelines and activities in relation to Network infrastructure (eg. SAP, Remedy, Project monitoring);

* Executes assigned tasks for demand fulfillment in close alignment with teams, business units and business customers;

* Uses best practice knowledge to perform the detailed roll out planning, implementation and optimisation of the Network;

* Understands the needs and follows procedures, processes and standards related directly to Network Deployment;

* Performs other job-related duties or tasks defined by the supervisor or resulting from assigned agendas.

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of the fundamental elements of fixed IP and mobile network technologies
• Time Management – Ability to prioritize requests in a highly interactive, international and customer driven environment
• Network design, negotiation, consulting and communication skills
• Strong communication and decision making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests
• Professional, articulate, proactive and able to self-manage
• Familiar with mobile network components, operation and SIM internals

Desired

• Project Management accreditation
• Strong knowledge of GSM network components and operation
• Experience of M2M industry and component technologies
• Experience of configuration of Cisco and Juniper network equipment and architectures and equipment desirable.  CCNA or equivalent qualification would be an advantage.

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

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