Role Purpose

To design and plan the 2G/3G/4G radio network to ensure that the Network is in its best health and Network deployments are in line with coverage, capacity and quality demands.

Key Accountabilities And Decision Ownership

• Designing & planning of the 2G/3G/4G radio network, inclusive of IBS, Repeaters (outdoor & Indoor), Micro PICO etc to ensure the most cost-effective technical solution is deployed to address coverage, capacity and quality constraints.
• Traffic and capacity analysis and planning for expansions (eNodeBs, BSC, DCS, TRX , RNC, Channel Elements, 2nd Carrier, Code, IUB, etc.) to ensure capacity for general network and also for events considering customer feedback and Medallia inputs
• Engaging with Business Units, Strategy, RAN Optimization, Transmission & Core teams to provide detailed radio requirements for rollout of new sites, BSC, RNC upgrades.
• Long range planning to evolve the network to a next gen network and to plan total cost of ownership considering technology improvement and enhancement.
• RAN support and Configuration management

Core Competencies, Knowledge, And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in 2G/3G/4G design & planning.
• Highly proficient radio access network design theory & operational theory, telecoms principles, cellular wireless and emerging technologies.
• Good understanding of heterogenous networks, cloud RAN, Open RAN and other RAN evolution
• Excellent knowledge and experience in tools like ATOLL, MapInfo, PRS, U2020, etc.

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications

• BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering or BSc Telecom & Computer Engineering
• Proficient in frequency/scrambling code/PCI planning and neighbor planning.
• Fully conversant Wireless radio spectrum