Deputy Mission Lead – Autonomous Network Operations

TM Forum

2d • Remote

About The Position

TM Forum is a global industry member alliance for telco and tech companies, aiming to return the telco sector to growth through AI-enabled agility and efficiency. The organization focuses on three industry missions: Composable IT & Ecosystems, Autonomous Networks, and AI and Data. The Deputy Mission Lead will work closely with the Mission Lead to manage the Autonomous Networks (AN) mission, focusing on member value and market impact. This involves strategy formulation, community building, and collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to develop impactful assets and tools for the industry. The ideal candidate will possess executive leadership experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong track record in relevant technology, customer engagement, business development skills, and the ability to build matrix teams.

Requirements

• Senior leader with a strong and proven track record of delivering to challenging targets in relevant technology area(s).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced or aspiring Chief Technology Officer

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed