Chief Mobile Technology Officer

About the role

GRID Networks is seeking a Chief Mobile Technology Officer to lead the mobile team, owning the mobile network end-to-end—architecture, vendor strategy, deployment, and daily operations. You will serve as the technical authority on signaling, voice, SMS, data services, international roaming, commercial operator agreements, and general mobile industry topics. This role leads across the full lifecycle of mobile-related products and services, from early architecture through production.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Strategy – Set the roadmap for network capability, vendor selection, and evolution of core network functions.
• Infrastructure – Oversee core network, data centers, virtualized infrastructure, and IPX services—all the infrastructure that makes the mobile network operate.
• Operations – Own network operations and engineering end-to-end, including performance optimization, capacity planning, trouble resolution, maintenance, and QoS/KPI tracking.
• Roaming and Services – Set roaming strategy and manage international agreements, including IREG/TADIG testing, interconnect agreements, and mobile-oriented commercial agreements such as IMSI and MSISDN leasing, SMS, and voice service providers.
• Vendor Relationships – Negotiate contracts and manage delivery with major telecom equipment vendors.
• Team Leadership – Lead a distributed engineering and operations team; align domestic and international groups on priorities and execution.
• Innovation – Track emerging technologies that could improve network performance or reduce operating cost.

Requirements

• 10+ years in telecommunications, with hands-on ownership of mobile network technologies.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams spanning both operations and engineering.
• Deep knowledge of mobile technology and services across generations (2G–5G and beyond).
• Fluency in mobile-related signaling protocols including SS7/MAP and Diameter signaling.
• Expert knowledge of ITU-T and 3GPP specifications and GSMA recommendations.
• Detailed knowledge of mobile data services, SMS, SMS hubs, and voice network concepts.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Strategic thinker, clear communicator, and a collaborative leader and mentor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and externally with customers and partners.