Implementation Manager - Core-IP

Responsible for managing capacity and availability of assets to ensure planners have information to develop technology business plans.

The incumbent is responsible for tracking and generating asset information required for planning purposes including predicting replacement, enhancement of assets based on age, return on investment, performance and capacity while developing best practices (CNPs).

Provide support through Incident Management including assisting in resolution of any escalated incidents and resolution of reoccurring incidents or problems with the current network.

Provide input and solutions to Strategic planners, steering teams, the portfolio management team, and the overall ITM business plan. The Implementation Manager is a key contributor to the strategic planning process.

Develop Implementable plans including descriptions of the underlying business need and solution, as well as a High Level estimated project plan including resourcing, cost, timeline, and business value.

Assess technological business needs on a case by case basis, utilize that assessment to develop business cases for technological solutions.

Maintain technology menu through approving devices for specific applications including IOS versions and levels; maintain, support and enforce technology approval process.

CCNA and CCNP or Juniper equivalent level certification recommended, candidates not currently holding CCNP level certification will be expected to achieve that within a negotiated timeframe

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

Ability to develop architectures, designs, methods, and practices to meet requirements for IP based products and services

Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP Networking, MPLS, RSVP-TE and LDP.

Advanced knowledge of typical routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, ARP, Spanning tree) and IPV4/IPV6 addressing and subnetting.

Advanced knowledge of LAN/WAN networking and technologies

Understanding of the elements of network security (firewalls, ACL etc.) and network management and monitoring and AAA protocols (SNMP, RMON, RADIUS)

Solid understanding of industry trends for networking

Knowledge of ITIL framework and ability to develop methods of procedure (MOP) outlining the technical steps necessary to effectively implement complicated high-risk changes to production service platforms

Ability to troubleshoot and configure router and ethernet switched networks

Experience with database technologies (SQL) and scripting is an asset

Solid analytical and interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to express technology issues in business terms

Ability to work under pressure with multiple conflicting priorities

Ability to act as level 3 technical support to address service impacting network outages

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Posting will remain active until the position is filled.

As a safety conscious COR™ Certified organization, we have an established and comprehensive safety program. We expect all employees to participate in our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work procedures focused on continuous improvement.