Optical Network Consultant

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

• Manages and creates optical network Portfolio solutions for customers in Saudi
• Trusted technical solutions advisor for the account in those countries.
• Support customer designs/solutions and respond to RFP /RFPQ
• Provides design guidelines for optimal usage of the solutions and associated platforms in customers networks

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Manages and creates optical network portfolio solutions
• Trusted technical solutions advisor for the accounts
• Support customer designs/solutions
• RFP network design
• Provides design guidelines for optimal usage of the solutions
• Provides roadmap updates
• Deep technical optical network/Solution knowledge
• Manages customer requirements towards the Optics RBC
• Provides/Collects competitive updates/information
• Manages new product introduction
• Product RFP owner for optics
• Positions/pro-actively pushes products
• Continuously seek for new applications that can be addressed with the product and/or solution
• Provides powerpoint solution presentations
• Influences customers architectures/network evolutions

CONSTRAINTS:

• Requests for support material maybe required in short timescales enforced by the customer so time management skills are vital
• The job requires a very good view of customers’ network architectures and practices and therefore must understand a customer operational processes and confidentiality concerns

ENVIRONMENT

• Because the role is an integral part of the MEA ION RBC, the ability to work as part of a distributed team is critical.
• A flexible approach to work, especially when communicating with other Nokia groups, is essential, as is the ability to thrive under pressure and prioritize tasks.