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Network Engineering and Test Manager

Job Req ID:  46045
Posting Date:  15 Apr 2025
Function:  Software Engineering
Unit:  Openreach
Location: 

RMZ Ecoworld, Devarabeesanahal, Bengaluru, India

Salary:  Competitive

Recruiter: Archana SM

Hiring Manager: Soumendra Mohanty

Career Grade: D

 

About Openreach

We’re the nation’s number one broadband network and we build the connections that matter.

Our customers are the 690+ service providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses and our mission is to build the best digital future for the UK.

There are over 33,000 of us across the country, and we have a vision that our workforce should represent the communities that we serve. Diversity and inclusion are important to both where we are now and where we’re going. We value every colleague and the contribution they make, because a diverse business is a stronger business.

We also want the best work-life balance for all our people, which is why we offer smart working. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll be able to discuss how smart working fits with your role during the recruitment process.

Why this job matters

Our purpose is to use the power of communication to make a better world. For each other, for our customers, for society and our communities.

In this role I will ensure the best customer experience for our CP’s and their end users through leading the test operations of new networks capability to support the Openreach NGA, Ethernet and Optical network products.  The products underpinned by network testing and validation will be used to create mass communications networks to enable the connectivity of end users

What you’ll be doing

I will ensure ownership and delivery of Network Integration Testing and related operations are performed as efficiently as possible in alignment business rollout plans. I will own and be accountable for ensuring timely test planning, test execution , test reporting, cross domain test management and timely sign off for ‘committed’ test demands in alignment to timescales agreed with stakeholders to deliver network solutions for Openreach. 

I will:
•    own & deliver all test operations and activities related to Openreach NGA, Ethernet and Optical network products owning  and managing interfaces to network delivery management, network design 
•    Ownership of OR NGA and Ethernet security  Penetration Test  with Nessus Vulnerability scan for all applicable demands  
•    manage demand for test, agree test timescales and manage to completion
•    analyse Network Model Requirements , agree test/ model support with relevant test teams in timely fashion providing clear communication and feedback on task.
•    apply my expert knowledge of Access, Ethernet & Optical network solutions to advise systems test teams
•    Ensure timely formulation , review & approval of Test scope, test pack with key stakeholders for all committed test demands
•    ensure high quality of documentation i.e. STC2, demand scope, test scope, test plan etc
•    identify and drive through opportunities to continuously improve our ways of working.
•    report progress, issues and escalations in appropriate timescale and manner.

The skills you’ll need

Troubleshooting
Escalation Management
Issue Resolution
Network Delivery
Health & Safety
Vendor Management
Network Security
Network Testing
Network Configuration
Technical Documentation
Network Integration
Network Implementation
Network Design
Incident Management
Event Planning
Decision Making
Growth Mindset
Inclusive Leadership

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

About Openreach
We employ more than 35,091 people who install, support and maintain the wiring, fibres and connections which link tens of millions of homes and businesses in the UK to our customers’ networks.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

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