Strategic Planner

Hi, Greetings from Conch Technologies Inc Position: Strategic Planner Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Job summary Skillset should be comparable to existing LH Strategic Planners and include planning of SONET, DWDM, MetroE, IP, TDM, OSP/ISP for project development of full site exits. Seeking a highly proficient Telecom professional with expertise in Transport Planning & Optimization, possessing extensive knowledge and substantial experience across multi-vendor transport platforms. The ideal candidate is proactive, goal-oriented, and results-driven, with strong problem-solving and creative abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging stakeholders and leading teams. A strategic thinker focused on innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement is required. Candidates should know the Adtran/Adva R7 platform and have extensive experience in Ciena 6500 planning. Core Competencies Strategic Planning and Development for Metro, Mid-range, and Long-Haul Transport Networks Network Deployment, Implementation, and Optimization Comprehensive Network Operations and Managed Services Comprehensive data cleansing and validation Capacity Planning and Resource Management, optimizing network performance and scalability High-level and low-level design customized to meet business requirements. Provisioning and Troubleshooting in Multi-Vendor Environments Change Management, Process Implementation, and Deployment Roles and Responsibilities Plan, deploy, and commission transport equipment related to DWDM technologies across multi-vendor platforms such as Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia, Infinera, Adva, etc. Develop strategic plans for Long-haul and Metro DWDM route/rail builds. Work with various inventory management/design systems, like PRO, RSI, TIRKS, and EON. Plan and install expansion shelves. Upgrade existing transport equipment to meet current demands and propose additional equipment for future growth. Participate in network consolidation efforts and provide practical solutions that optimize path/route selection to reduce network costs. Perform in-depth data cleansing and validation, identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and actual network configurations. Plan and implement network-wide migrations from legacy to newer platform equipment. Plan and optimize wave design across multi-vendor DWDM systems. Review the Diversity, Latency, and Custom Routing factors for network and customer circuits. Analyze day-to-day production issues, create case studies for continuous improvement, and address them promptly. Prepare the Method of Procedures, activity plans, process documents, and automations. Handle project tasks and problems, analyze data, evaluate potential solutions, and implement the optimal resolution. Collaborate with peer groups such as Field, OSP, and Infrastructure Planning team With Regards, Teja Maripeti Desk: 901-317-3455 Email: Web:

Created: 2026-05-08