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0131 – Telecommunication carriers managers
Telecommunication carriers managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility. They are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers.
Profile
Example titles
- Microwave facilities manager - telecommunications
- Network installation manager - telecommunications
- Network operations manager - telecommunications
- Network services manager - telecommunications
- Operations and transmission services manager - telecommunications
- Regional manager - telecommunications system
- Switching systems director - telecommunications
- Telecommunications facilities manager
- Telecommunications installation manager
- Telecommunications manager
- Telecommunications services manager
- Telephone company district manager
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility
- Consult with senior managers to establish policies concerned with the development, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services
- Direct and control telecommunications traffic volume and flow within assigned areas, through subordinate supervisors and technical staff
- Analyze and evaluate telecommunications installation, operation and maintenance services and make recommendations for improvement
- Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations and directives of government regulatory agencies
- Liaise with representatives of related or connecting companies to resolve joint telecommunications problems and ensure efficient telecommunications system operations
- Recruit personnel and oversee their training.
Employment requirements
- A university degree in science, electrical engineering or a related field is usually required.
- Several years of experience in a related technical profession, including supervisory experience, are usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions in telecommunications is possible with experience.
Exclusions
- Broadcasting managers (in 0512 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts)
- Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (0013)
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 0 – Management occupations
- Skill level
- A – Occupations usually require university education.
- Major group
- 01 – Specialized middle management occupations
- Minor group
- 013 – Managers in communication (except broadcasting)
- Associated Career Handbook profiles
- 0131.0 – Telecommunication carriers managers
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- NOC 2016 Version 1.3