Management Consultant - Fiber and Backhaul Network

About the role

Accenture is hiring a Management Consultant (Team Lead/Consultant, mid-level, full time) for its Fiber and Backhaul Network practice in London. The team of Network Professionals supports communication service providers and technology and hyperscale clients in redesigning, modernising and operating their networks, with increasing use of automation and AI-driven operations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, build, launch and operate network and platforms to streamline operations, shorten time to market and reduce costs
• Understand the design and implementation of service-provider processes
• Evaluate processes and technologies to optimise network planning, set-up and deployment
• Work across teams and geographies
• Manage client relationships at senior stakeholder levels
• Lead change management for network construction processes
• Plan the passive infrastructure build for the Wide Area Network
• Monitor and report on technical and commercial performance
• Use automation and autonomous operations to reduce CAPEX and OPEX, including headcount

Required profile

• At least 1-4 years of experience across several of the listed areas, with depth in a specialism and breadth elsewhere
• Experience in fiber/copper/cable network architecture and transport architecture (SDH, MPLS, IP, DWDM, x-PON)
• Knowledge of standards such as ITU-T, IEEE, MEF, Broadband Forum and TM Forum
• Experience in network build, commercial and vendor management, and operating model design aligned to eTOM and TM Forum
• Understanding of fixed-market contexts such as fibre roll-out, wholesale and open access, and UK regulation
• Strong transformation and delivery professionals from fixed, wholesale or transport backgrounds are also welcome

Required skills

• Fiber/copper/cable network architecture and transport architecture
• AI and automation in fixed networks, including automated planning, assurance and predictive maintenance
• Fixed and transport network design, and network deployment, activation and service management
• Business case work: investment cases, OPEX and CAPEX modelling, total cost of ownership
• Consulting skills: structured problem-solving and clear communication

What we offer

• A competitive basic salary and an extensive benefits package
• 30 days vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days off per year for charity
• Training and a global network of experts

The role requires flexibility and mobility, including time spent onsite with clients and partners.