Expert HLR & VAS Planning

About the role

JazzWorld is looking for an Expert HLR & VAS Planning professional (Grade L2) in Islamabad. You will plan, design and engineer the HLR and VAS network in line with the annual plan and corporate strategy, covering configuration management, project implementation, CAPEX management and work with internal and external stakeholders and vendor support teams. You report directly to the Manager HLR/VAS Planning, with 12 people reporting into the role.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan, maintain and optimize the HLR, HSS, SMSC, Smart Care/CEM and other VAS platforms, monitoring performance and fixing bottlenecks.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles on time with efficient CAPEX/OPEX use, including forecasting, procurement, deployment, capitalization and invoice processing.
• Plan and execute network configuration changes with minimal disruption and implement cybersecurity policies on network nodes.
• Automate routine HLR & VAS tasks through scripting and support the deployment, monitoring and basic troubleshooting of AI/ML models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection and traffic optimization.
• Analyze operational data (SQL/Oracle) to guide performance improvements and capacity planning, and report on network health.
• Collaborate with Network Operations, IT, Product Development and Customer Support, keep documentation current and stay up to date on HLR/VAS and AI/ML trends.

Required profile

• Hands-on VAS & HLR planning experience with SMSC, anti-spam and firewalls and/or HLR/HSS, plus strong configuration and troubleshooting skills.
• Practical experience in automation and scripting, and proficiency in SQL/Oracle.
• Basic knowledge of AI/ML in network planning, cloud platforms and virtualization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong teamwork and leadership qualities.

Required skills

• Knowledge of GSM and messaging call flows, IP protocols and signalling.
• Scripting with Python, Perl or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Tableau or Power BI.

The application deadline is 28 October 2026.