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Location: Japan (Remote or Hybrid options; Tokyo preferred)
Department: Blue Planet, Professional Services, Inventory
Division: Blue Planet, a division of Ciena
Travel: Regional travel within Japan; occasional international travel (10-20%)
Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, is seeking a Senior OSS Solution Architect to join our professional services team in Japan. This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative OSS projects, drive innovative solutions, and collaborate with our Japan-based clients and international teams.
How You Will Contribute:
- Design and deliver integrated OSS solutions tailored to client business objectives, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
- Lead technical implementation teams, providing architecture guidance across Blue Planet's inventory and associated products.
- Analyze client business processes and convert requirements into scalable, sustainable OSS solutions.
- Cultivate strong client relationships with professionalism and cultural sensitivity for long-term collaboration.
- Identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and apply industry best practices to overcome challenges.
- Act as a thought leader in OSS solution design, network inventory management, and digital transformation.
- Provide insights to product development and sales teams, driving alignment with market and customer needs.
The Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in telecommunications OSS, with 5+ years in solution architecture and implementation leadership.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale client engagements and delivering complex solutions in Japan or the APAC region.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2/N1 or equivalent) and fluency in English.
Nice to Have:
- Hands-on experience with Blue Planet product suite, especially inventory and systems integration components.
- Deep knowledge of telecom protocols, network technologies, and OSS/BSS ecosystems.
- Advanced problem-solving and time management skills.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster consensus in multicultural teams.
- Experience mentoring junior consultants and building high-performing client teams.
Join Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, to work with cutting-edge OSS technologies on impactful telecom projects. Experience a collaborative culture that values innovation, respect, and lifelong learning. Flexible remote/hybrid work options available to support
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