Job Description

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.



Role Profile


Role title:

Technical Lead – Node and Asset Management


Colt Level:

PT1 Core


Function:

Operations & Engineering - Infrastructure Engineering


Reports to:

Associate Sr. Manager – Node and Asset Management


Location:

Bangalore / Gurgaon



Role purpose


This role is in Node and Asset Management team within Colt Engineering sub function. This role mainly focus on 3rd party Datacentre (DC) Infrastructure Planning activities, which provides critical support for the overall success of Core Network built. This role is created as part of the overall transformation objective within Engineering and SD, wherein specific Core Site Planning tasks for over 1000+ 3rd party DCs now and more in future are planned to be performed with the existing network planning teams. This role would contribute by performing the Infrastructure Planning and optimization activities – which are usually the immediate next steps to the Planning tasks carried out by the Optical and Packet Network Engineering teams in IN. The team proactively plan infrastructure (space, power and cabling) at IQNET sites, order equipment and execute the build for –Capacity upgrades, Backbone ( expansion & optimization ) projects , Core installs for customer orders, etc. This role is also responsible for commercial aspects like – price negotiation with vendor , invoice management and business case preparation .



Key accountabilities

• Evaluate the infrastructure requirements for short-/medium-term (individual projects) as well as long-term (annual budgets, site optimization etc.) for EU , North America and Asia IQ Datacentres.

• Plan the Infrastructure – Rack , Power, Panel / Cabling , Rectifier , Consumables and proper Inventory management

• Order/procure the infrastructure elements via ERO and/or PR/PO as applicable

• Core Capacity Request Management ( Packet / Optical ) within defined OLA

• Prepare Infrastructure Job pack ( Create OHS orders and trigger XTRAC wherever necessary ) and arranging Site Access

• Trigger Implementation Team ( SD /3rd party Field Partner ) & track to completion

• Quality assurance of implemented jobs and Invoice Management of Field Partner – Biweekly / Monthly

• Price negotiation with field partner and maintain the vendor relationship

• Capacity Reporting and hotspot analysis of Rack Space / Patch Panel , proactively trigger Infrastructure components

• Space Reservation in inventory systems for future installs

• Trigger Site Survey / Rack Audit to keep XNG and/or Rack diagram up-to-date and minimize new cabinet purchase and cost

• Financial forecasting and business case preparation

• Proactively engage with in-country or SSC teams in Engineering & SD , Finance , Project Management

• Managing Space/power Optimization Projects to reduce the cost

• Create as-built Rack diagrams

• Contribute to Node / DC exit projects

Key performance indicators (financial and non-financial)

• Capacity statistics for space at 3rd party DCs reported periodicity.
• Space reservations at key IQ DCs for future installs
• Proactively plan and/or trigger additional infrastructure upgrades: space / power / cabling.
• Ensure Inventory documentation quality
• Meeting monthly / quarterly financial forecasts
• Deliver required deployments in specific projects as requested.

Relationships and key contacts

• Operations & Engineering \ Engineering
  • Optical Network Engineering
  • Packet Network Engineering
  • Infrastructure Implementation
  • Network Infrastructure Planning
  • Engineering Governance
• Operations & Engineering \ Service Delivery
  • Customer Site Planning
  • Fibre Planning
  • Scheduling and Field Installations
  • IN SSC
• Finance \ Carrier Relations
  • Colocation Supply Chain Management
• Procurement\Supply Chain Management
• 3rd Party Field Partners

Role specific requirements


Skills & Experience

• 6-9 years’ experience in a telco Service provider environment, planning/configuring/documenting network assets and inventory.
• Demonstrate awareness/exposure to vendor equipment: WDM (Ciena / Infinera), Ethernet, IP (Cisco//Nokia/Juniper)
• Good understanding of WDM and Ethernet technologies.
• Exposure to inventory and order management systems (e.g. XNG, OHS, Siebel and SAP ERP ) is desired
• Awareness of and/or exposure to infrastructure (rack and power ) planning
• Commercial insight for developing business cases
• Proficient in MS-Excel and Data analysis

Person specification

• Demonstrate maturity in handling and time-managing pressure situations.
• Flexible approach and an ability to operate effectively with uncertainty and change
• Outcome oriented

Qualifications

• B.E. in Electronics/Telecommunications/Electrical Eng.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is must – candidate is expected to communicate with colleagues across Europe & Asia

Colt Values


We know people matter

Whether it's a customer, a partner or an employee, we build relationships based on trust, honesty, respect and integrity. We value diversity and strive to be more inclusive so everyone has the freedom to speak up, be heard and thrive.


We always find a better way

By staying one step ahead we empower our customers to succeed through the power of connectivity. We're swift to adapt and take responsibility for the promises we make


We win together

We believe in the power of many and stand shoulder to shoulder with customers, partners and colleagues collaborating on ideas, sharing risks and recognition among all. When we make a decision we understand its impact, and rally behind the decision to make it a success


We can change the world

We want to make the world a better place. Better connected, more sustainable, fairer for all. We use what we have - passion, technology and connectivity - to create good



Others

• Working hours – General, but some stretched hours could be required on business critical projects/deliverables. Flexibility available to work in shifts if required (but E1 only)
• Travel may be required as per business needs – but limited opportunities
• Be aware of colt information security, business continuity, quality and other ISO or equivalent policies/ industry standards and discharge duties against them as appropriate.
• Identify risks related to process and information security and treat/ mitigate the same as appropriate

What we offer: Colt is a growing business that is investing in its people. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognizes the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Flexible working and relaxed dress code
• Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
• Access to Online-learning Platform
• Business mentoring
• option of parking slots in the Colt Campus
• lunch vouchers