Principal OSS/BSS Solution Architect

Prodapt

$130K — $180K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in Telecommunications, preferably with a Tier-1 Vendor or Service Integrator.
  • Mastery of OSS/BSS stacks and TM Forum frameworks (eTOM, TAM, SID).
  • Advanced architectural knowledge of industry-leading platforms.
  • Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and familiarity with data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks in a telco context.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to simplify complex technical issues into actionable roadmaps for executives.
  • Demonstrated autonomy in managing bids and projects remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end solutioning for complex OSS/BSS programs including O2C, T2R, and L2Q modernization.
  • Collaborate with strategic global partners to design high-value integrated solution blueprints.
  • Own technical response for RFIs/RFPs, including authoring SOWs and defining Resource Estimates.
  • Act as the primary technical voice in workshops, aligning solutions with customer business goals.
  • Design transition from legacy systems to cloud-native, microservices-based architectures using modern technologies.
  • Ensure all technical solutions are commercially sound, delivery-ready, and optimized for ROI.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with top-tier global partners such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Google.
  • Possibility to lead innovative OSS/BSS modernization projects.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology areas like GenAI and AIOps.
  • Remote work flexibility allowing for autonomous execution.
  • Work within a dynamic team environment that values strategic solutioning.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Architectural Strategy: Lead end-to-end solutioning for complex OSS/BSS programs, including O2C, T2R, and L2Q modernization.
  • Alliance Integration: Collaborate with strategic global partners-including ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, AWS, Microsoft, and Snowflake-to design high-value, integrated solution blueprints.
  • Pre-Sales & Bid Leadership: Own the technical response for RFIs/RFPs. This includes authoring SOWs, defining Resource Estimates, and conducting technical "defenses" with customer CTO/CIO stakeholders.
  • Executive Presence: Act as the primary technical voice in workshops, aligning our solutions with the customer's long-term business goals.
  • Innovation & Modernization: Design the transition from monolithic legacy systems to cloud-native, microservices-based architectures utilizing Agentic Workflows and Orchestration.
  • Commercial Viability: Partner with the Senior Director and CTO to ensure all technical solutions are commercially sound, delivery-ready, and optimized for ROI.

Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

The "Must-Haves"
  • 15+ years of experience in Telecommunications, specifically within a Service Integrator or Tier-1 Vendor environment.
  • Domain Expertise: Mastery of OSS/BSS stacks, TM Forum (eTOM, TAM, SID) frameworks, and Open APIs.
  • Platform Proficiency: Advanced architectural knowledge of industry-leading platforms.
  • Cloud & Data Mastery: Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, and an understanding of data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks in a telco context.

The "Soft" Skills
  • Strategic Solutioning: The ability to simplify massive technical hurdles into clear, actionable roadmaps for executive audiences.
  • Autonomous Execution: As a remote US-based role, you must possess the discipline to lead complex, cross-functional bids with minimal supervision.
  • Analytical Precision: A detail-oriented approach to building complex Bills of Materials (BoM) and navigating the sales cycle typical of Tier-1 carriers.

Technical Focus Areas
  • OSS: Service Orchestration, Inventory Management, SDN/NFV, and Service Assurance.
  • BSS: Billing, Charging, CRM, and Product Catalog.
  • Emerging Tech: GenAI, AIOps, Agentic Orchestration, and Predictive Intelligence for autonomous network operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

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