Head of Access Network & Transport

Publication date : Jun 23, 2026, 12:00AM

Contract duration

We invite you to join Orange for a unique learning and working experience, with great potential for growth in an innovative environment.

Working for Orange is one of a kind experience. Come check it out!

Division Leadership

• End-to-end responsible for RAN, FAN, Fixed Network (FN) and Platforms, Transport Network design, planning and technical expertise
• Lead RAN, FAN, FN & Platforms and Transport activities
• Lead RAN, FAN, FN & Platforms and Transport Planning & Design
• Lead Networks Optimization management
• Establish engineering standards, design policies, and quality frameworks
• Drive AI/ML, automation, and Network Reliability Engineering initiative
• Manage Access Network & Transport budget

Vendor & Program Management

• Manage relationships with vendors (incl. technical solutions and design, feature releases, software governance, etc.)
• Technical lead for RFPs, technical evaluations, vendor selection, and performance governance
• Ensure projects deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of network planning and engineering professionals
• Create career development paths and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Skilled people manager with at least 7 years of experience in leadership position in telecommunications, experience in large scale telco networks operations would be a plus.
• Strong experience in RAN, FAN, FN & Platforms and transport network (Mobile 2G-5G, FTTx, Transport/Backbone, IP/MPLS, MW & Optical Transmission (DWDM), SeGW, IPTV/OTT, VoIP) technologies
• Proven leadership experience in managing complex technical projects in RAN, Backhaul/MBH, FAN/FN & Platforms and transport programs, cross-functional engineering and operation teams
• Strong understanding of 3GPP architectures and RAN, FAN, FN & Platforms and transport network evolution, architecture, network dimensioning and capacity management
• Strong understanding of RAN, FAN, FN & Platforms and transport transformation trends including Network Reliability Engineering and automation, virtualization and AI-driven optimization
• Good understanding of Telco business model and operations.

what's in it for you

• a unique learning experience in our company
• working experience with great potential for growth
• competitive salary
• wide range of benefits

At Orange, only your skills matter.

Regardless of your age, gender, background, origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or appearance, we actively encourage diversity within our teams, as it is a collective strength and a driver of innovation. Orange is a disability-inclusive employer: please feel free to let us know about any specific needs you may have.