Strategic Planner for Transport Network Planning & Optimization (Ex-Lumen) : Local needed

Position     : Strategic Planner for Transport Network Planning & Optimization (Telecom domain Ex-Lumen) : Local neeed :  Only USA
Location     : Richardson Texas / Raleigh NC (Onsite)
Type of Job     : Contract : 12 Months
Experience     : 10+ Years

Skillset to be comparative to existing LH Strategic Planners to include planning of SONET, DWDM, MetroE, IP, TDM, OSP/ISP for project development of full site exits.
Existing knowledge of Lumen applications, processes and architectures are preferred.

Seeking a highly proficient Telecom professional with expertise in Transport Planning & Optimization, possessing extensive knowledge and substantial experience across multi-vendor transport platforms. The ideal candidate is proactive, goal-oriented, and results-driven, with strong problem-solving and creative abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging stakeholders and leading teams.
A strategic thinker focused on innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement is required.
Candidates should have knowledge of the Adtran/Adva R7 platform and extensive experience in Ciena 6500 planning.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
•    Plan, deploy, and commission transport equipment related to DWDM technologies across multi-vendor platforms such as Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia, Infinera, Adva, etc.
•    Develop strategic plans for Long-haul and Metro DWDM route / rail builds.
•    Work with various inventory management / design systems, like PRO, RSI, TIRKS, and EON.
•    Plan and install expansion shelves. Upgrade existing transport equipment to meet current demands and propose additional equipment for future growth.
•    Participate in network consolidation efforts and provide practical solutions that optimize path/route selection to reduce network costs.
•    Perform in-depth data cleansing and validation, identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and actual network configurations.
•    Plan and implement network-wide migrations from legacy to newer platform equipment.
•    Plan and optimize wave design across multi-vendor DWDM systems.
•    Review the Diversity, Latency and Custom Routing factors for network and customer circuits.
•    Analyze day-to-day production issues, create case studies for continuous improvement, and address them promptly.
•    Prepare Method of Procedures, activity plans, process documents and automations.
•    Handle project tasks and problems, analyze data, evaluate potential solutions, and implement the most optimal resolution.
•    Collaborate with peer groups such as Field, OSP, and Infrastructure Planning teams.