Data Provisioning Manager

Location:

Bethpage, NY, US, 11714

Brand: Lightpath

Requisition #: 493

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. We own and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings, With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath’s continued focus on network excellence and a “customer first” service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Data Provisioning Manager will be responsible to ensure proper provisioning and activation of all Data and Transport services. The Data Provisioning Manager will manage individual technicians and will report to a Service Activation Director. Data Provisioning Manager will provide required reports, metrics and KOM’s.

Responsibilities

Ensure all Premier+ customers are handled immediately and all process and procedures regarding these customers are updated and communicated to the team.
Maintain targeted order completion rate of plus 90 %
Meet or exceed 95% on time task completion rate
Answer all Remedy tickets within a ½ hour of placement
Delivery of monthly business metrics
Maintain 2 minute average hold time via ACD
Support 100% of all assigned customer turn ups in SFL
Work with the PM’s, NMC, and all other departments to ensure customer issues are resolved in a timely manner and orders are closed and meet their due dates
Attend training on all new products or services to gain expertise and prepare materials, assists, etc. to train technicians
Direct all activities preventing the provisioning of services to ensure they are resolved and assigned to a SA tech to meet scheduled due dates
Manage the provisioning, test and turn-up of all Lightpath orders, rolls, moves, adds, and changes.
Ensure all provisioning tasks are closed on time daily

Qualifications

Bachelors or Master degree in related field preferred.
Minimum of 10 years combined experience in voice / data networking environment
Clear understanding of VOIP protocols and underlying technologies Strong
Demonstrated quantifiable experience in Leadership and Change Management required
Minimum 5 yrs of telecom facility management or implementation. Experience with converged, unified communications
Knowledge and understanding of transport services such as, DWDM, Sonet, OTS, Metro Ethernet and SD-Wan.
Knowledge to support intelligent services and solutions for E-line, V-Line, E-Lan, VOIP, VPN, internet access, bundled services, BGP, HSRP and managed routers.
Work with Project Managers, Circuit Designers and Network Engineers to ensure proper standards are followed in the network designs.
Understanding and experience in using various systems and devise such as Ciena, Cisco, Meraki, Tellabs as well as any new products introduced in the network.
General understanding of all LAN/WAN protocols
Expertise in developing ROI analysis
Knowledge to cover all products (existing and new) and ability to cross train to provide the team with the adequate flexibility it requires
Ability to persuade and use problem solving conflict resolution skills
Proven ability to multitask, strong verbal, and written skills required
Direct all activities involving the provisioning of services for customer access of our services
Ability to be on call and available 24x7 to assist all organizational requirements

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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