• Develop and analyze alternatives in order to recommend the most economical solution to meet departmental and organizational objectives regarding network expansion, subscriber growth and usage patterns.
• Technical review of existing and forecasted network performance which includes gathering input from network statistics, RF Engineering, Worst Offenders, Network Operations as well as Marketing. Work with RF Engineering and the optimization team to apply the appropriate actions to address any network capacity requirement and quality issues in a timely manner.
• Develop Three Year Network Capital Plan for Market and present the capital requests to senior leaders in organization for approval.
• Recommend course of action to management to resolve capacity and technical issue within the access network. Provide comparison of costs and/or impact of these recommendations versus other options.
• Collaborate with Regional Network Implementation and RF team to communicate priorities, support and guidance for site acquisition, lease and design issues and to ensure timely delivery of planned programs.
Job Qualifications:
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in wireless telecom industry
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Strong background on radio network design on 3G, 4G and 5G network
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Good knowledge of network KPI and parameter (Ericsson OSS preferred)
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University Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Computer)
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Professional Engineering designation preferred
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Radio wireless network design and RF engineering project lead
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Strong understanding and experience working on GSM/UMTS/HSPA/LTE/NR
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Good technical understanding of WCDMA and OFDMA air interface protocols
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Excellent understanding of radio propagation principles for wireless spectrum.
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Good theoretical understanding of Tx/Rx Radio and Antenna system design
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Excellent communicator – fluent in English, both written and verbal
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Proficient in MapInfo
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Ability to operate autonomously, within general direction guidelines.
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Highly motivated individual with superior organizational and analytical skills.