Network Management System Lead Architect

Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a Project Controls Manager

This role will lead the team to maintain the current Network Management System for the communications network and assist in development and deployment of the architecture to modernise and enhance the system. A background in Telecoms network management and understand of current products and methodologies is essential, and any knowledge of satellite operations would be an advantage.

 Who we’re looking for:

• Someone for whom collaboration and working in partnership comes naturally.
• A confident communicator with the ability to negotiate.
• You will also be self-motivated with an energetic attitude, being able to transform complex problems into simple, elegant solution.
• Capable of working within a team, providing specialist knowledge and direction to others
• Someone who understands ‘how’ you do things is just as important as ‘what’ you do – who will role model and apply our Principles
• A person who is resilient and adaptable, who can navigate ambiguity and complexity and help teams own and deliver day to day.

Skills and experience: 

• Proven experience leading teams of technical personnel at various levels of experience
• Technical expertise as a lead architect in the design, operation, and support of telecom network management systems
• Ability to think strategically, setting technical direction and defining steps to reach a desired end state
• Demonstratable experience leading teams in the defence or telecommunication industry
• Understanding of change and configuration control process in the context of the Engineering Design Lifecycle
• Ability to represent the NMS function to the wider business- engaging in cross departmental working groups, committees and exercises

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