Index
Intro
This unit group includes managers who 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.
Progression to senior management positions in telecommunications is possible with experience.
Main 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.
All Titles
- communications manager – telecommunications
- co-ordinator of technical services – telecommunications
- dial plant manager – telecommunications
- dial plant superintendent – telecommunications
- district manager – telecommunications
- district manager, telephone company
- earth station manager – telecommunications
- equipment chief – telecommunications
- facilities manager, telecommunications
- installation manager, telecommunications
- installation superintendent – telecommunications
- manager, earth station – telecommunications
- manager, network installation – telecommunicationsmanager, network installation
- manager, networks – telecommunications
- manager, space programs – telecommunications
- manager, telecommunications services
- microwave facilities manager – telecommunicationsmicrowave facilities manager
- network conduct centre assistant manager
- network installation manager – telecommunications
- network operations manager – telecommunicationsnetwork operations manager
- network services manager – telecommunicationsnetwork services manager
- network traffic manager – telecommunications
- networks manager – telecommunications
- operations and transmission services manager – telecommunicationsoperations and transmission services manager
- operations manager – telecommunications
- production manager – telecommunications
- regional manager – telecommunications system
- space programs manager – telecommunications
- surveillance manager – telecommunications
- switching systems director – telecommunicationsdirector, switching systems
- technical services co-ordinator – telecommunications
- technical services manager
- telecommunications manager
- telecommunications services manager
- telephone company district manager
- traffic chief – telecommunications
- traffic manager – cable systems
- traffic manager – telephone system
- transmission traffic manager – telecommunications
Exclusions
- Broadcasting managers (See 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts)
- Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (0013)