Head of Transport Network Planning

Overview

Grade : L4 Location :

Islamabad Last Date To Apply :

9 October 2025 The

Head of Transport Network Planning

is responsible for the end-to-end planning, design, and evolution of Jazz's entire transport network — covering

optical (DWDM / OTN), IP / MPLS, microwave, IPRAN, FTTS, and passive fiber infrastructure . This leadership role ensures the transport network is

future-ready, resilient, cost-efficient, and scalable

to meet the growing needs of nationwide customers, enterprise clients, hyperscalers, and digital platforms. The position combines

strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise , driving both long-term architecture and day-to-day planning activities. What does the Head of Transport Network Planning do?

Lead the

planning, design, and capacity management

of the entire transport domain : optical, IP / MPLS, microwave, and access / backhaul. Prepare and review

high-level and low-level designs (HLD / LLD)

across transport layers. Evaluate vendor-proposed technical solutions, ensuring compliance with standards and cost efficiency. Deliver detailed

implementation and migration plans

for transport upgrades, expansions, and new builds. Develop strategies for

integration across optical, IP, and microwave domains

to support mobile and fixed broadband growth. Oversee

IPRAN and FTTH / FTTS planning , including GPON / XGS-PON architectures and last-mile delivery. Conduct

capacity planning, link budget analysis, and resiliency design

across multiple technologies. Prepare and evaluate

RFPs

for multi-technology transport platforms and related services. Maintain comprehensive

network documentation

(capacity dashboards, inventories, restoration maps, SOPs / MOPs). Engage continuously with operations, ensuring optimized performance and seamless service delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (core, IT, cloud, vendors, international carriers, regulators). Lead projects including

nationwide transport expansions, metro ring upgrades, FTTH rollouts, 5G backhaul, and submarine landing integration . Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing transport planning team. Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. Minimum

15 years

of relevant experience in

multi-domain transport planning , with at least 5 years in leadership. Strong command of

Optical Transport (DWDM / OTN), IP / MPLS, IPRAN, Microwave, and FTTH / FTTS . Skilled in

capacity modeling, HLD / LLD preparation, link budget, resiliency planning, and network integration . Knowledge of transport evolution for

4G / 5G backhaul and hyperscaler connectivity . Familiarity with industry standards, protocols, and multi-vendor platforms (Huawei, Nokia, Ciena, Infinera, Ericsson, etc.). Hands-on with planning / simulation tools ( OptiSystem ,

NetDesign ,

MATLAB , or equivalent). Strong communication, stakeholder, and vendor management skills. Proven ability to

lead cross-domain teams

and deliver large-scale projects on time. Excellent presentation and incident reporting capabilities. Analytical mindset with problem-solving orientation. Benefits

Why Join Jazz? As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development. Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer obsession. As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 70+ million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.

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