Engineer/Technology Solutions Manager

at  SaskTel

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SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. As a technical expert and widely recognized authority, is responsible for the continuous acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Acts as a mentor to members of the wireless development team and provides guidance to others in the corporation who require understanding of advanced wireless technology. Influences the thinking of upper management in the department and other areas of the corporation.
2. Architectural design authority for Wireless technologies.
3. Provide technical consulting to influences SaskTel’s business direction by understanding and relating emerging technical and industry trends to the Marketing division or other lines of business.
4. Responsible to contribute to the development of technical requirements for vendor selection, provide recommendation for vendor selection and to assist in the management of vendor and partner relationships.
5. Required to anticipate, plan, gather requirements, design, build, test or implement technical solutions involving current and evolving wireless technologies. In some situations, this may drive the need to build cross-functional teams from several departments, and provide leadership to deliver complete solutions.
6. Accountable to provide ad hoc project management for smaller corporate initiatives specific to new technology introduction
7. Drives change within the organization. Accountable for decisions relating to leadership, business, and technology that influence strategic plans and programs affecting our business.
8. Accountable to ensure that the Wireless Development lab keeps pace with leading edge wireless technologies.
9. Provides tier 4 support for wireless technologies.
   10.Accountable for professional reports, presentation, and studies that SaskTel management can rely upon as input to corporate decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and experience (one of the following combinations):
   a. University degree in Electrical, Electronic, Software, or Systems Engineering or dual Bachelors degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with at least seven years of relevant wireless technology experience. Preference will be given to those with a Masters degree in Engineering. Must be registered with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. OR
   b. Degree in Computer Science, with at least eight years of relevant wireless technology experience. OR
   c. Diploma or Certificate in Engineering Technology, with at least ten years of relevant wireless technology experience.
2. Demonstrated, thorough knowledge of wireless technology that should include specific knowledge related to Radio Access (UMTS/LTE), Core Network (EPC, PS, CS), services infrastructure or Terminals. As well, candidate should have some background in traditional telecommunications and IP networks.
3. Ability to understand and implement new and emerging technologies to deliver new products and services.
4. Must possess creative as well as analytical skills.
5. Ability to function well in ambiguous situations, with particular emphasis on emerging technologies.
6. Effective in partnering with vendors and other departments within SaskTel.
7. Must be familiar with SaskTel’s planning, budgeting and procurement systems.
8. Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.

As a recognized expert in Wireless Technology, responsible to provide technical solutions for dynamic business initiatives by working with the business to develop detailed technical requirements, producing technical designs and drawings, and test plans to ensure the proper delivery of these new initiatives to SaskTel’s customers. Responsible to understand and evaluate new technologies, providing recommendations for their deployment within SaskTel. Provides technical expertise (individually and as a team member) that will result in leading technology change within SaskTel.