Data Network Operations – Lead

  • Gaborone, Botswana
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

DATA NETWORK OPERATIONS – LEAD

To design, manage, and execute all operational activities related to Enterprise Services, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with strategic objectives.

The main duties include but are not limited to:

  • Review high-level solutions for Enterprise Services to enable optimal operations.
  • Manage and ensure optimal operations of Enterprise Services in accordance with set SLAs and OLAs.
  • Validate solutions proposed by Engineers to ensure adherence to operational targets and security policies.
  • Propose project implementation phases for Enterprise Services and plan upgrades and operational activities.
  • Propose new technical solutions and lead their rollout road map
  • Provide technical inputs on departmental strategy formulations.
  • Synchronize operational activities of Enterprise Services with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide technical inputs on departmental strategy objectives.
  • Benchmark best practices in Enterprise Services operations and propose actions for improvement.
  • Draft and propose high-level processes/solutions for Enterprise Services operations. Ensure operations processes are in place and develop or update necessary processes when needed.
  • Assess and adjust solutions proposed by suppliers to align with operational objectives and customer needs.
  • Work closely with the Enterprise Solutions team to accept completed projects into operations and document those projects.

Support Enterprise Services Engineers.

  • Propose competencies and skill development initiatives for operational Engineers.
  • Ensure business continuity through regular testing and updates of operational processes.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to motivate staff and address any operational challenges.

Skills:

  • Excellent understanding of ICT equipment and platforms.
  • Excellent understanding of business processes.
  • Very good analytical and financial approach.
  • Client and results-oriented.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
  • Creative approach.
  • Leadership and motivational skills.
  • Problem solving skills
  • Autonomy/Self-Driven
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Ownership & Accountability

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Master's Degree in Computer Engineering /Telecommunications / Computer Science/IT with CCIE or equivalent
  • 5 years of experience in Data Network / ICT