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du is seeking a Manager Solutions Consultant (Enterprise) to lead connectivity engagements for Datamena and hyperscalers onsite in Dubai. The role blends presales with architecture, scoping requirements, designing end-to-end networks including DWDM/OTN, MPLS, LAN/WAN, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, and SASE, and guiding RFP and non-RFP proposals to drive revenue and enhance the customer experience. You will own solution strategy, partner and vendor engagements, and mentoring deployment teams. Requirements include a degree in computer science or networking, 10+ years in enterprise connectivity, global managed services experience, and familiarity with hyperscalers. CCIE, MBA or PMP are advantages. How to apply: tailor your resume to show measurable wins, deployments, cloud interconnect experience, international reach, and stakeholder influence; provide a concise executive summary and highlights.
KKKey Accountabilities
- Advanced Connectivity
- Proactively & reactively scoping the technical solution required to address customer requirements, assesses customer to meet and unmet needs, and recommends solutions that optimize value for both the customer and the company.
- Responsible for technical architecture engagements with key partners, vendors, and stakeholders
- Provide advanced connectivity solutions to customers via RFP or non-RFP.
- Responsible to develop and Implement Ideas to Enhance Customer Experience and/or Business Growth
- Datamena & Hyperscalers
- Responsible to design bespoke network solutions for datamena and du customers
- Solution/Architecture (design) for Major datamena and related initiatives
- Datamena platform architecture, oversight and high-level design, to ensure we have capability and capacity for continued growth
- Lead technical discussions with customers, partners, and internal eitc stakeholders, in order to build and deliver bespoke solutions to support revenue generation
- Other Accountabilities
- Lead the solutions & proposal development process
- Bridge the gap between technology and business.
- Conducting Customers Consultancy and advisory
- Attends Technical discussion meetings to gather the required information for the Technical Design Specification creation and to make sure that the client requirements are correctly addressed in the provided solution
- Provides Product, Service Delivery and Transition & Transformation peer reviews and support the Complex Solution Managers
- Guides technical implementation team on the approach and technical functions during the project deployment
4. Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related IT field
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in a similar capacity in a competitive solution role.
- Knowledge in designing DWDM, OTN and fixed communication solutions.
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols and enterprise communication services such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS.
- Experience in designing voice, data, 5G, M2M communication solutions.
- Hands-on experience with MPLS, SDWAN and SASE solutions.
- Industry, region and Local UAE knowledge
- Proven track record of implementing advanced connectivity solutions within an enterprise or a service provider.
- Proven track record of Global managed services experience.
- Experience of dealing with Hyper scalars & large key accounts.
- Solution and Service Strategy and Design capabilities.
- Evidence of good business acumen.
- Extensive experience in designing and positioning international connectivity solutions along with related activities and controls.
- Familiar with submarine cable systems, international POP, and carrier interconnection models.
- Knowledge of international peering, transit, and cloud exchange connectivity models.
- MBA/PMP certification is an advantage.
- CCIE certification is an advantage.
Skills
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Comfortable interacting and building relationships with individuals across all levels and areas of the firm;
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently
Competencies
Please provide the level of competency as per the grade: Level 1 for Band 6, Level 2 for Band 5, level 3 for Band 4, level 4 for Band 3.
- Think strategically (Level 3 of 5)
- Achieve tangible results (Level 3 of 5)
- Lead breakthrough change (Level 3 of 5)
- Exceed customer expectations (Level 3 of 5)
- Nurture, Inspire and Motivate (Level 3 of 5)
- Target win-win outcomes (Level 3 of 5)