Manager, Systems Architecture Eng - Messaging Service and Integration

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Job Overview
Do you want to work on the latest Mobile Wireless Technologies? Do you enjoy working with and applying Technology to improve Customer Experience and solve Business Problems? Do you want to lead an exceptional team of technologists that makes an impact on T-Mobile's business every day? Do you want to feel like you are directly contributing to the success of T-Mobile, and be part of the Un-Carrier movement? Look no further! We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic, and creative leader with a history of strategic and tactical execution. This person will lead a team of talented professionals that will drive the evolution and expansion of the T-Mobile Network – specifically the IMS Core, working on TAS, CSCF and other nodes critical to IMS. We operate in a very fast-paced agile environment with quick decisions. We encourage innovation and expect you to take ownership and initiative. This role provides a unique opportunity to drive Technology direction for T-Mobile USA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Background in 3G / 4G / 5G end to end wireless communications systems architectures, protocols and infrastructures as well as IP and cloud. Experience with Database technologies (ex. minIO and Cassandra) and network provisioning experience is preferred, with deep understanding of how new technologies and services may impact network elements and performance. Experience with network tools such as Netscout and Wireshark. Experience in designing 4G and 5G Core Network, capacity, or functional architectures in an optimal way to maximize performance and brand differentiation, minimize cost of ownership and establish multi-year financial outlook. Experience working with field and regional engineering teams to do network capacity planning and work with design teams using call models and data usage scenarios to support existing and forecasted subscriber growth while managing cost and optimizing network architecture. Understanding of what network aspects drives customer Quality of Experience for various services. Experience working with Messaging (SMS/MMS/RCS), or other IMS services in 4G and 5G environments, capacity modelling, Quality of Service planning and dimensioning of IMS nodes especially in CNF/Cloud/Kubernetes environments. Demonstrates use of technology, including AI/ML, to solve business problems. Experience managing operational and capital budgets. Experience leading initiatives that manage network cost and performance that directly impacts company business metrics. Experience delivering executive presentations and briefings.

• · Relationship Building: Establishes and contributes to mutually beneficial shared goals with other teams. Adapts approach to accomplish team goals. Effectively resolves conflict between teams. Manage relationships with vendors.

• · Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrates integrity. Delivers meaningful feedback and develops team members. Inspires employees to achieve business results. Recognizes contributions of others.

• · Strategic Thinking: Sets goals and objectives for the team that align with the strategic goals of the organization. Communicates direction of the organization through goal setting and alignment.

• · Results Focus: Sets high standards for self / team and uses appropriate level of urgency toward goal or project completion. Demonstrates a customer are first attitude by keeping commitments, and holding employees accountable.

• · Innovation: Seeks out new technologies and solutions to business problems. Foster environment where team members identify problems, risks to continually review key business initiatives and find optimal resolutions.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or Engineering or related field (Required)

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of technical engineering experience

• Less than 2 years People Management Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Motivation Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure. Able to simultaneously support multiple strategically significant tasks under fixed/accelerated deadlines. (Required)

• People Management Ability and desire to lead teams. Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships that can provide information, assistance, and support. (Required)

• Communication The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. Express self clearly in conversations and interactions with others. Clear business and technical writing skills. The ability to plan and deliver oral and written communications that make an impact and persuade their intended audiences. (Required)

• Customer Support The ability to demonstrate concern and meet external and/or internal customers’ needs. (Required)

• Technical Architecture The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area. The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. (Required)

• Strategic Thinking The ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies. (Required)

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No):

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):No

Base Pay Range: $126,100 - $227,600

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ308760&paradox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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