Mobile Switching Center Whitespace Manager Airtel

DEPARTMENT : Networks

VACANCY : Mobile Switching Center Whitespace Manager

LEVEL : Assistant Manager

LOCATION : Lusaka, HQ

JOB PURPOSE

To design and optimize the layout and utilization of the physical space within the data center facility to ensure efficient utilization of physical space, optimize capacity management, and support the growth and scalability of IT infrastructure. Also responsible for maintaining a well-organized and efficient data center environment that meets both current and future IT infrastructure requirements.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:

• • Designing the layout of the data center floor space to maximize efficiency and capacity utilization. This involves planning the placement of server racks, networking equipment, cooling systems, power distribution units, and other infrastructure components.
• • Designing and optimizing the layout of the data center floor space to maximize efficiency. This includes proper placement of server racks, networking equipment, cooling systems, and other infrastructure components to make the most of available space.
• • Monitoring and forecasting data center space, power, and cooling capacity.
• • Determining the optimal placement of IT equipment within the data center to ensure proper airflow, cooling, and access for maintenance.
• • Creating rack elevation diagrams and floor plans to visualize the arrangement of server racks, cabling, and other equipment within the data center.
• • Ensuring that the data center design and layout comply with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to space utilization, safety, security and in compliance to environment for IT operations.
• • Working closely with data center architects, engineers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to coordinate space planning activities and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• • Conducting site surveys and assessments to evaluate existing space utilization and identify opportunities for optimization.
• • Evaluating technologies and solutions to enhance whitespace planning processes and efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

• • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• • Proven experience in data center whitespace planning, capacity management, or facility design.
• • Knowledge of data center infrastructure components, including server racks, networking equipment, cooling systems, and power distribution units.
• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to data center design and operations.
• • Project management skills to plan and execute whitespace planning projects effectively.
• • Certification in data center design, capacity planning, or related areas is a plus.
• • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Relevant Experience:

• • Experience and in-depth knowledge in the Telecommunication industry data Centre modelling.
• • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• • Master’s degree in a related field or MBA will be an advantage.
• • Strong leadership skills and knowledge.
• • Experience with data center physical security e.g. access control, surveillance systems etc.
• • Minimum 8 years’ of relevant experience managing mission critical facilities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• • Highly analytical
• • Strong Organizational & Motivational Skills.
• • Motivational Leadership skills / Driving Ability.
• • Inculcating innovation & facilitating change management.
• • Strong Inter Group Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• • Demonstrating and convincing skills
• • Adaptive
• • Team player