* "• Create detailed planning packages to support the deployment of Ciena NGO DWDM transport routes, outlining all technical specifications and installation requirements.• Manage diverse tactical planning tasks submitted by Strategic Planners, including node expansions, audits, and equipment changes.• Evaluate and develop removal strategies for legacy network infrastructure, minimizing service disruption.• Engineer expansions to existing nodes by assessing available chassis slots and planning appropriate hardware configurations.• Strategize and document insertion of new nodes into the optical network, ensuring alignment with network growth and service requirements.• Verify equipment, circuits, and associated customers at target locations and provide monthly reoccurring revenue per site.• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to validate designs, align deliverables, and ensure successful deployment execution.• Update tracking tools, databases, and records with finalized plans, issued netbuilds, audit findings, etc.• Adhere to network design standards, internal documentation protocols, and operational workflows throughout all planning processes.• Understand and adjust to potential process changes and other requirements • Leverage knowledge and skills to lead and deliver major projects within the deadline. • Identifies process gaps and makes recommendations for improvement to peers/team Leader. • Able to mentor other planners on priorities within the team.• Participates in and is a champion of driving change. • Understand the interdependence of platforms/other departments and how they impact each other. • Produce communications that are clear, concise, on point with clear definition of problem statement, requirements, recommendations."