Director, Telecommunication Design

1. Telecommunications strategy and planning:
• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for telecommunications operations, aligning it with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements related to telecommunications in the data center industry.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, leveraging new technologies and solutions to enhance telecommunications services.
2. Telecommunications infrastructure design and construction:
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of telecommunications infrastructure within the data center to include:

• Develop & maintain critical Div. 27.00 specifications and standards
• Ensure standards and specifications are adhered to during bid phase
• Ensure contractors fully meet installation & test requirements prior to handover

• Review each phase of design deliverables.
• Lead and support conceptual/directional design decisions at inception.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, and Sales to ensure seamless integration of telecommunications systems.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols in all telecommunications infrastructure projects.
1. Audio Visual and Security
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of the AV and security infrastructure within the data centers to include:

• Develop & maintain critical Div. 28.00 specifications and standards
• Ensure standards and specifications are adhered to during bid phase
• Ensure contractors fully meet installation & test requirements prior to handover

• Review each phase of design deliverables.
• Lead and support conceptual/directional design decisions at inception.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, Security, and Sales to ensure seamless integration of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols.
1. Operations and Service Delivery:
• Review and support development of processes and procedures for the efficient operation and delivery of telecommunications services.
• Perform periodic site physicals, a robust assessment of site operations and select testing to ensure best possible uptime and reliability.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of telecommunications systems to meet customer SLAs and business needs.
2. Revenue support
• Coordination and support for customer pursuits when any deviation to designs or standards is required.
• Lead technical investigations and assessment of assets under consideration for acquisition.
3. Vendor management and partnerships:
• Establish and maintain relationships with telecommunications vendors and service providers.
• Manage vendor performance, and coordinate timely delivery of equipment, services, and support.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and assess their alignment with our business requirements and long-term objectives.
4. Budgeting and Financial Management:
• Collaborate with the finance department to develop and manage the telecommunications budget.
• Track expenses, monitor costs, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on the financial performance of the telecommunications function.

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or RCDD with minimum 10 years of applicable data center experience.
• Extensive experience in TIA-942 data center telecommunications, and general campus/building ICT design standards.
• Proven track record in leading and managing telecommunications teams in complex environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of telecommunications systems, protocols, and industry standards.
• Experience with large-scale network design, deployment, and management.
• Solid understanding of data center infrastructure and operations.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Design drawing and specification familiarity.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; assist in developing budgets and experience understanding reporting budgets/financials; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management – Assists in the Development of workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Team Player with Strong Communications skills; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Team Player across the organization; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Develops Budgets for projects; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

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