AddressAt Optus, we don't sit back and let the future happen to us - we're out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we're creating a better tomorrow for all Australians.
We believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.
We are seeking an exceptional people leader with a proven history in a Telco / Technology environment. You are a transformational leader that is driven to build new ways of working!
As the Director - Transformation and Reliability you will lead several teams of technical experts who are responsible for Optus' IP and Transport network architecture, automation and reliability initiatives across our network, program management and delivery, and our cyber compliance across Optus' IP and transport network domains.
The role has a significant impact on Optus' IP and transport networks technology evolution, capabilities roadmap, and investment decisions.
This role also supports technical engagement with all Optus customer facing units and contributes to product and capability development. The role manages a substantial capex budget. We are seeking a highly experienced Director with deep technical knowledge of transport and IP networks
The role involves various responsibilities and results, such as;
- Driving the architecture and reliability of Optus' IP & Transport networks, delivering services for all of our customers.
- Delivery of automation initiatives across the IP and Transport network, driving efficiency, Reliability and ensuring compliance to cyber and design configurations.
- Optimisation of the network and application of configuration best practices to the network to ensure the Reliability and performance of the network, as well as leading the resolution of Tier 3 escalated incidents & problems.
- Tracking and ensuring the management of risks to the IP and Transport networks.
- Ensuring the alignment of IPNE Annual Operating Plans with the business strategy and future architecture.
- Approving projects and initiatives within financial delegation, ensuring the group is within budget and policy.
- Fostering and facilitating world-class innovative solutions.
- Developing cost models and unit cost metrics, to facilitate year on year network cost efficiency, optimising and reducing unit cost.
- Leading program governance.
- Continual improvement relationships with vendors, providing recommendations for vendor strategies and tenders.
- Being at the forefront of complex global contracts and managing offshore relationships.
What's in it for you?
- An opportunity to drive the development, growth and Transformation of Australia's second largest IP and transport network, supporting millions of Australians.
- Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU!).
- Competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australia-wide.
- Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year.
- A "connected" day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about.
- Hybrid ways of working.
- Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office.
- Sydney Campus; 20mins from CBD via our Optus bus. Our 999 Metro Connect service connecting you to and from Macquarie University Metro Station to Optus Campus every 6-8 minutes, morning and afternoon!
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At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.
