Deputy Mission Lead – Autonomous Network Operations Job at TM Forum

Job Description

The Deputy Mission Lead will work closely with the Mission Lead to run the AN mission with responsibility for its member value and market impact. This involves working with the Mission Lead to formulate and set a cohesive strategy that leverages the Forum's capabilities and market position to achieve agreed targets, including building a diverse community of engaged professionals from our global membership. This role will work closely with the AN Mission Lead, the CTO and senior leaders across the Forum and our member companies. They will collaborate closely with Labs and Innovation Engine leaders to develop and drive a clear roadmap for developing impactful assets and tools that drive change for our industry. Close cooperation with Events and Research teams curates relevant content, while Regional Directors provide insights for global success. Ideal candidates will have executive leadership experience, entrepreneurial spirit, a proven track record in the relevant technology, customer engagement and business development skills, matrix team-building prowess, and most of all a passion for industry-level change.

Job Responsibility

Supports the Mission Lead and is responsible for the quality and relevance of the output
Responsible for formulating a cohesive strategy that leverages the Forum's capabilities (through a matrix structure) and market position to deliver to agreed targets
Coordinating with other Mission Owners and their teams to minimize overlap and competition
Building a healthy (engaged, growing, fit-for-purpose) community of member professionals to meet diversity criteria (company type, size, regional, etc.)
In close collaboration with Labs and Innovation Engine leaders, defining a compelling vision and a clear roadmap of assets and outputs and being accountable for their delivery
Working closely with Events and Research teams to curate and deliver content that supports the Mission goals and, overall, Forum success
Working closely with Regional Directors to understand regional nuances and opportunities to help the Mission succeed in that region and globally
Ensuring the marketing, sales and other member-facing teams are equipped with a clear and compelling value proposition to support the Mission's goals and engage our members
Deputize and cover for the Mission Lead, when required, at meetings with members, speaking at conferences and representing TM Forum at events

Requirements

Senior leader with a strong and proven track record of delivering to challenging targets in relevant technology area(s)
This role would suit an experienced or aspiring Chief Technology Officer with 10+ years' experience of network strategy, architecture, design, implementation and operation
Experience building a community of interest
Ambitious, high-energy, self-motivated, entrepreneurial character – a true 'self-starter' who thinks strategically and brings teams with them on the journey
Experience working face to face with customers/members in a consultative environment, building rapport and long-standing relationships
Ability to demonstrate strong affinity to the Forum's values
Proven ability to build and motivate matrix teams
to navigate conflicting priorities and inspire member professionals to engage
Excellent communicator internally and externally with gravitas and experience for C-Level interactions
A passion for driving real change at an industry level

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