Job Description
Mission:
- Develop a network performance and quality assurance methodology or framework to monitor and optimize the radio access network.
- Drive adherence to regulatory QoS requirements and ensure network quality audits and assessments.
- To provide network analytics and insights to Network Group functions and other business functions for informed decision-making.
Description:
- Prepare Network impact analysis of commercial products and promotions to support our applications to the regulator.
- Participate in contract negotiations to reduce costs and drive the MTNN Value Creation Philosophy.
- Develop, prepare, review, and analyze financial performance indicators for Network Group Capex and Opex.
- Initiate, develop, and champion the execution of innovative solutions to address operational shortfalls.
- Co-ordinate industry research and evaluate business intelligence information to serve as input to NWG’s strategy development and plans.
- Coordinate end-to-end technology solution planning across NWG planning functions to determine dependencies and ensure completeness in solution deployment specifications.
- Network Quality Assurance
- Regularly monitor, track, and report network data inconsistencies and discrepancies.
- Development of Software Tools Identify new software requirements and participate in the specification of all custom software tools, such as:
- NetCM, Aircom Suite, Netcharts,
- CDR Analysis
- CEM tools
- Develop, prepare, review, and analyze operational performance indicators to identify areas in which synergies can be achieved for quality improvement and cost efficiencies.
- Assist with the creation and documentation of assigned plans on behalf of the Chief Technical Officer/Network Group.
- Review, update, and publish the Network Group Organogram.
- Provide analytical, documentation, and project management support on projects and assignments as agreed with the Chief Technical Officer.
- Liaise with line managers to ensure the implementation of approved projects.
- Coach and train the team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets and requirements, and regular review of their training needs.
- Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
Education:
- B.Sc./B.Engr. in Electrical/Electronics, Communications Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering
- A Master's degree in Telecoms, Management, or equivalent would be an added advantage.
- Fluent in English
Experience:
6–13 years’ experience within an RF Planning and Optimization or Network Performance function in the telecommunications environment
- Vast knowledge and experience in Radio Network Optimization
- Experience working on a multivendor and multiband network.
- Experience with Ericsson and Huawei equipment will be desirable.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects.
- Experience in Network Planning and Operations