Manager , Mobile (Wireless) Data Services Engineering & Planning - Cox Communications

Position Description

LOCATION: ATLANTA, GEORGIA

REPORT: Director of Mobile System Engineering

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position reports directly to the Director of Mobile System Engineering. This person will serve as the Cox engineering lead in managing the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of mobile value added services associated with a new Cox mobile service offering.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides network engineering and planning support to drive the network architecture, development, implementation, and growth planning for mobile value added service solutions within a complex engineering and operations environment that includes existing cable network infrastructure supporting digital voice, cable modem, as well as analog and digital video services.

2. Works along side as well as guides and manages a team of up to two engineers responsible for a variety of mobile VAS solutions across a variety of Cox owned and or ASP hosted service platforms. Mobile VAS platforms will include WAP Gateways, SMSC/MMSC, Voicemail, Ring Back Tones, Content Stores, etc.

3. Collaborates with mobile system engineering team members and the broader Cox engineering and technology community to provide efficient VAS network and solution designs that are consistent with Cox¿s long term vision for network and service convergence.

4. Assists as needed in all engineering initiatives impacting wireless value added services including but not limited to: network architecture definition, vendor evaluation, new product and service development, and operational planning. This will include working with other CCI departments such as Strategy and Business Development, Telephony, DOCSIS, and Video Engineering; Network Operations, Marketing, as well as various Field Engineering and Operations groups.

5. Monitors and participates as needed in industry fora and standards bodies (e.g. OMA, CableLabs, IETF, 3GPP2, CDG) to monitor mobile service and technology evolution and developments, specifications, proposals, and issues of interest and their impact relevant to Cox¿s business plans.

6. Collaborate with peers in partner MSOs, Equipment Suppliers, Consulting Firms, and other wireless system operators.

7. Solicit and evaluate technical contributions and proposals from vendor companies as necessary to meet Cox¿s future technical requirements.

8. Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced members of the Cox technology community including IT, engineering, and network operations staff.

9. Typical travel will be 25%.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 7 years of technical experience including engineering and network operations responsibilities for mobile value added voice/data services and mobile web services.

2. Solid understanding of current 3GPP2 (1X and EVDO) network technologies and evolution plans including detailed knowledge of both PS and CS call processing for mobile voice, data, and messaging services.

3. Good understanding of mobile web and device software technologies including as BREW, WAP, XML, HTML, media players and their role in mobile voice and data applications.

4. Working knowledge of TDM and IP based fixed network technology that includes design, implementation, and operations of soft switching, TCP/IP, VoIP, Mobile IP, SIP, Sigtran, MAP, SS7, ISUP, WIN, and IMS in the mobile network environment.

5. Previous management experience that demonstrates success in building and leading engineering teams focused on the design, engineering, and network planning of mobile VAS in an operating company environment.

6. Demonstrated ability to drive and manage third party ASP partners providing hosted solutions to mobile network operators.

7. Demonstrated ability to combine engineering/technical expertise with business and financial acumen to achieve corporate goals.

8. Experience with Greenfield mobile network implementation projects spanning preliminary planning & analysis, network design, ICI (installation, commissioning, and integration), acceptance testing, and commercial launch phases.

9. Ability to work with minimum supervision, quickly learn on the job in a fast paced environment, and proactively contribute as an experienced subject matter expert.

10. Demonstrated ability to flourish in a highly collaborative team environment where personal influence and credibility supersedes formal title based authority, and skill in solving complex problem.

11. Experience in communicating with technical and multi-disciplinary audiences across all levels of an operating company including operations, management, and executive organizations.

12. Minimum Bachelors of Engineering or Computer Science; MS preferred.

Company Profile:
As the third largest cable provider in the nation, Cox Communications, Inc. is noted for its high-capacity, reliable broadband delivery network as well as the company’s ability to provide superior customer service. For Cox, it’s not about being the biggest; it’s about being the best.

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