Manager, Core IP Network Planning

Northwestel values diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples. Candidates must clearly indicate on their application if they are First Nation, Inuit, or Métis; a woman; a person with a disability; or a visible minority, if they wish to receive hiring preference.

Business Planning (80% of the Role)

Develop mid-range and long range network plans to support and align with Northwestel’s strategic direction (including its subsidiaries).

Develop 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, provide high level estimates of technology solutions and utilize that assessment to develop business cases for technological solutions

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

Develop and monitor the capital plan, which has a 4-year view and is required to enable the mid-range network plans and the 12-month implementation plan

Contribute to strategic planning process and planning phases of technology projects in the organization

Provides architecture and technology direction to all network related projects to ensure consistency and support of the mid and long range plans.

Capacity and Availability Management (10% of role)

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