Manager - Networks 1

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Reporting to IS & T Head of Network Operations , the Core Network Operations Manager will be in charge of handling end to end technical aspects of Cloud ( Azure ) / Legacy WAN/ SDWAN/LAN/Wi-Fi as well as DHCP / DNS services for Alstom along with a Team of Network Experts & Specialists . The Core Network Operations Manager will be responsible to work along with Service partners Alstom is tied up with as well as to manage independently some aspects of the network operations. The Core Network Operations Manager will also be looking onto end to end network design issues and to come up with any enhancement at the right time to provide excellent service to Business. The Ideal candidate will be responsible for resolving all critical technical issues within Alstom IT network.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

•Responsible for managing the core network team comprising of Experts & Specialists across 3 different shifts along with coordination of supplier(s) for operations and maintenance of Cloud ( Azure ) / Legacy WAN/ SDWAN/LAN/Wi-Fi as well as DHCP / DNS services for Alstom.

•Serve as a central person responsible for Cloud ( Azure )/ Legacy WAN/ SDWAN/LAN/Wi-Fi as well as DHCP / DNS services for Alstom within the organisation for all Operational Service Towers ( Incident/Change/Problem/Knowledge/Capacity/Availabilty/Knowledge management ) as well as direct management of some aspects of the network without a service partner.

•Works closely on assessment & enhancement of topics related to Software Defined networks (SDWAN) & Cloud operations ( Azure ).

•Works with other Alstom leaders to deliver services within their function.

•Will be a single point of contact to handle end to end escalations for Azure ( Cloud ) , WAN/ SDWAN/LAN/Wi-Fi as well as DHCP / DNS services.

•Should be responsible for doing the quality analysis of tickets and provide valuable data to improve business satisfaction.

•Provide value add by giving technical guidance wherever required.

•Monitor and perform capacity/feasibility studies and resolve network capacity/performance issues along with the Capacity management team within Network Operations

•Monitor Move to RUN of small to Large scale projects along with the Transition to RUN team within Network Operations. Flags to be rasied over to projects while challenges are noticed.

•Assist the Finance & Governance Management team within Network Operations for any aspects pertaining to projects initiated as part of BAU activities.

•Assess risks and identifies issues and solutions to timely and efficiently achieve program goals or project objectives while maintaining quality standards.

•Maintain an awareness of business, technical, architecture, infrastructure, and end user support issues and act as sounding board to aid in the development of creative solutions

•Provides clear oral and written communication of change activity and outage events to peers and senior leadership within the organization.

•Develop and maintain measurable health and performance metrics; Assess performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business.

•Responsible to liaison with Business and other key stakeholders to assess the business and identify key challenges, constraints, and risks and thereby define the project scope after extensive due diligence.

•Prepare dashboards to communicate the progress regarding scope, schedules, and cost to all stakeholders.

•Responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge management portal using MS Share Point.

•Participate in operations meeting & track action items to ensure key deliverables is met.

•Monitoring missed SLA and daily monitoring of critical issues and escalating to management, when it exceeds the threshold.

•Manage escalations of critical technology issues impacting business and customer facing systems with appropriate root cause analysis documentation.

•Participate with Operations Teams, in reviewing and challenging ongoing service and commercial performance from service partners through regular reviews and unlock additional value creation at an operational/tactical level.

MAIN CHALLENGES OF THE ROLE :

•In this context the management of the end to end processes will rely on a multi-supplier ecosystem to coordinate with.

•The Operations team will have a critical role during the transition period to ensure business continuity for around 75,000 employees

•The MSI Supplier will help to set up the Operations organization and processes, operate some activities and then transfer them to Alstom

PROFILE :

•To be considered for this role, candidate need to demonstrate the following skills experience and attributes:

•Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or related field

•Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Networking

•Strong network alalysis and troubleshooting skills.

•Should be a Level2/Level3 Support personnel handling the highest level of escalations within the team.

•Should be able to work independently on all critical technical aspects of Cloud ( Azure )/ Legacy WAN/ SDWAN/LAN/Wi-Fi as well as DHCP / DNS technology.

•Professional industry standard certifications like CCNA/NP/IP/IE etc will be an added advantage

•Understanding of Network Security ( On premise ) & Cloud technologies will be an advantage

•Experience in an operational role working directly with internal and external customers, trouble ticketing systems, and incident management

•Must understand and have worked in an operational environment such as a NOC or IT for 10 years is preferrable.

•Good Understanding of Disaster Recovery planning, Resiliance and High availability features.

Problem solving, analytical skills and decision making

•Ability to communicate technical concepts in business terms Initiative in finding ways to get things done better

•Independently resolves complex issues/problems, seeking advice as appropriate.

•Demonstrates both strong analytic and big picture capabilities in problem solving approaches

Communication, leadership, interpersonal and teaming skills

•Strong oral and written communication skills

•Strong listening, feedback, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

•Ability to build trust and work collaboratively

•Effectively communicate at the business stakeholder, process and technical levels

•High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration and patience

Builds strong networks within and across functions / geography

•Ability to influence others without direct authority

•Able to provide leadership and instill a level of confidence in team members and key stakeholders

•Displays consideration and respect for others

•Facilitates effective team interaction

•Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions

•Manages stakeholder expectations effectively

Work management, organization and planning

•Able to translate large, complex issues/objectives into effective requirements

•Focuses on the most critical issues that have the highest impact on the organization and business needs

•Works effectively with ambiguity / fluctuating priorities and constraints

•Able to manage multiple initiatives with short and long term priorities

•Able and willing to be hands on and get involved in detail if necessary

Customer and Business focus

•Strong orientation towards internal customers

•Ability to successfully implement change through relationships built on a local, regional and global level

Values and Ethics

•Self-motivated, self-guided and results-oriented

•Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

•Treats all others

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