0131 Telecommunication carriers managers
Telecommunication carriers managers
This unit group includes managers who v plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility. They are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers.
Example Titles
- co-ordinator of technical services – telecommunications
- dial plant manager – telecommunications
- dial plant superintendent – telecommunications
- district manager – telecommunications
- earth station manager – telecommunications
- equipment chief – telecommunications
- installation superintendent – telecommunications
- microwave facilities manager – telecommunications
- network conduct centre assistant manager
- network installation manager – telecommunications
- network operations manager – telecommunications
- network services manager – telecommunications
- network traffic manager – telecommunications
- networks manager – telecommunications
- operations and transmission services manager – telecommunications
- operations manager – telecommunications
- production manager – telecommunications
- regional manager – telecommunications system
- space programs manager – telecommunications
- surveillance manager – telecommunications
- switching systems director – telecommunications
- technical services co-ordinator – telecommunications
- technical services manager
- telecommunications department manager
- telecommunications facilities manager
- telecommunications installation manager
- telecommunications manager
- telecommunications services manager
- telephone company district manager
- traffic chief – telecommunications
- traffic manager – cable systems
- traffic manager – telephone system
- transmission traffic manager – telecommunications
Main Duties
Following are the main duties of the Telecommunication managers:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility
- Consult with senior managers to establish policies concerned with the development, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services
- Direct and control telecommunications traffic volume and flow within assigned areas, through subordinate supervisors and technical staff
- Analyze and evaluate telecommunications installation, operation and maintenance services and make recommendations for improvement
- Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations and directives of government regulatory agencies
- Liaise with representatives of related or connecting companies to resolve joint telecommunications problems and ensure efficient telecommunications system operations
- Recruit personnel and oversee their training.
Employment requirements
- A university degree in science, electrical engineering or a related field is usually required.
- Several years of experience in a related technical profession, including supervisory experience, are usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in telecommunications is possible with experience.
Exclusions
- Broadcasting managers (in 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts)
- Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (0013)
Source: This content has been taken from the official website of CIC