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Awarded For Most Preferred Employers in Telecommunication Industry (2022, 2023 & 2024) Bronze Winner in Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement (2024) Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021) Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits Flexi working hours arrangements Staff Line & Device Subsidy Smart Casual Attire Child Parental Care Leave Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT) Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands Role The Day-To-Day Activities Technical Manager Technology Strategist - Network Automation & Transformation position is responsible to develop the technology roadmap to shape and lead the strategy for transformation and automation of U Mobile's network infrastructure. This role will analyse emerging trends, identifying opportunities for improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design automation solutions and drive network modernization initiatives. The role will leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, ML, and digital twin, combines with network knowledge, to develop the strategy for autonomous network and innovation driving network and organization efficiency Key Accountabilities Develop a forward-thinking technology strategy and roadmap for network automation, leveraging AI and ML to improve network management and drive transformation Align the strategy and roadmap with the organization's overall objectives, future network needs, and digital transformation goals Assess the network infrastructure, identify gaps, and define future technology adoption goals Track and study of technology evaluation, market trend as inputs to strategy for new and emerging technologies and enablers Evaluate and incorporate emerging AI / ML technologies and methodologies applicable to network automation, including benchmarking technologies / solutions with industry best practices to recommend improvements or new technologies. Source and explore with vendors and technology partners, e.g. for AI/ML-powered network automation tools, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic direction. Lead related new technology RFP, including vendor negotiation Support periodic technology sharing with management team Work with cross-functional teams to align network automation strategies with business objectives and infrastructure needs, and for technology PoC / trial. Industry representation and engagement Represent U Mobile in technical industry forum or standardization bodies for new technologies Establish relationships with technology providers, solution providers, and other partners Provide network automation & transformation strategy to support the yearly budget planning (AOP) About You Education/ What people Know: Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Data Science or related field Experience/ What people Have Done: Minimum 7 years working experience, with >5 years in network strategy, architecture and planning, with a focus on network automation & transformation Knowledge and understanding of mobile network architecture and operations, as well as network automation, self-healing networks, and performance optimization, e.g. adoption and applications of AI and ML, and digital-twin etc. Strategize and lead RFP / RFQ Knowledge in network and cost modelling for scenario analysis and simulation Experience in leading new solutions, enablers, and product evaluation, trials, and testing Familiarity with cloud platforms and network automation integration, and hands-on experience with industry automation tools, implementing automation solutions for network provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and management is preferred Competencies/ What people Can Do: Represent UM in interaction with external parties, industry forums, and regulatory bodies Establish and maintain good partner relationships with key partners Strong technical knowledge and a balanced technical - business mindset Strong acumen of technical and business Good mentoring, coaching skillsets Personal Attributes/ Who people Are: Business focus and customer centric - passionate in delivering best value to customer Strong strategic and critical thinking mindset; Able to make strategic recommendations and proposals; identifying potential risks and proposing mitigations Self-motivated, positive, open, with "can-do" attitude; agile and able to learn fast Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Strong communication, inter-personal skills, and professionalism in representing U Mobile externally, in industry forums, and MCMC etc. What's Next Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 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