Carrier Services Manager and Telecom Provisioning Lead at Altera Digital Health India

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Telecom Service Management, Vendor Coordination, Contract Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Carrier Performance Monitoring, Provisioning Lifecycle, Project Management, Technical Understanding, Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, ITIL Framework, Cloud Networking, PMP Certification, Healthcare Industry Experience

Industry

Software Development

Description

Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun. Carrier Services Manager & Telecom Provisioning Lead Altera Digital Health – EST time. About the Role: The Impact You'll Make Are you a telecom expert with a passion for optimizing service delivery and managing critical vendor relationships? The Carrier Services Manager & Telecom Provisioning Lead is a highly visible, hybrid role responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of all telecom services at Altera Cloud. You will be the central orchestrator, driving the strategy and execution from initial contract negotiation and cost analysis to seamless provisioning, implementation, and chronic issue resolution. Your success will directly ensure reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance telecom solutions, serving as a critical bridge between our internal teams (NOC, Network Engineering) and major external carriers like Lumen, GTT, Verizon, and AT&T. Key Responsibilities & Areas of Focus Strategic Carrier Management & Optimization Serve as the primary, strategic point of contact for all telecom carriers and service providers. Negotiate and manage contracts, pricing, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure best-in-class service and value. Lead monthly and quarterly carrier spend forecasting and analysis to identify and capture significant cost-saving opportunities. Proactively monitor and manage carrier performance, driving high-level escalations for chronic issues and outages. Maintain a precise inventory of all active circuits, services, and carrier accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards. 2. End-to-End Telecom Provisioning Oversee the complete provisioning lifecycle for voice, data, internet, and cloud connectivity services. Collaborate with internal IT teams, the Project Management Office (PMO), and carriers to coordinate and track service orders, installations, and porting requests. Ensure technical requirements, order accuracy, and delivery timelines are validated and met across all projects (installations, upgrades, disconnects). Develop and maintain clear documentation for provisioning workflows, service details, and key implementation milestones. Troubleshoot and proactively resolve all order-related issues and delays. 3. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Partner closely with Network Engineering, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure service delivery is tightly aligned with technical and business needs. Provide subject matter expertise and support for telecom-related initiatives and major migrations. Deliver transparent status updates and reporting to leadership on service delivery performance metrics. What You'll Bring Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Experience, & Education) 5+ years of progressive experience in telecom service management, provisioning, or complex vendor coordination. Proven ability to negotiate major carrier contracts and manage complex vendor relationships successfully. Strong technical understanding of modern telecom technologies (e.g., MPLS, SIP, SD-WAN, broadband, wireless, Express Routes). Hands-on experience working with major carriers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, Lumen, GTT, Comcast, etc.). Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects. Proficiency with telecom ordering portals, ticketing systems, and data analysis tools (e.g., advanced Excel). Preferred Qualifications (Experience That Will Set You Apart) Familiarity with ITIL or other service delivery frameworks. Knowledge of telecom billing practices and dispute resolution processes. Experience with cloud networking concepts in Azure or AWS (Azure ExpressRoute/AWS Direct Connect experience is a strong plus). Project coordination or PMP certification. Experience in a regulated industry environment, such as healthcare. Our company complies with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying salary ranges. If required, the salary range(s) are displayed below and are specifically for those potential hires who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. Salary Range $115,000—$130,000 USD Altera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at: HR.Recruiting@AlteraHealth.com

Responsibilities

The Carrier Services Manager & Telecom Provisioning Lead is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of all telecom services at Altera Cloud, including contract negotiation, cost analysis, provisioning, and issue resolution. This role serves as a bridge between internal teams and external carriers to ensure reliable and high-performance telecom solutions.