Head, RF Planning & Optimisation at 9Mobile

Job Summary        

• Manage and coordinate all RF planning and optimisation activities to implement the strategy for the design, planning and optimisation of EMTS's radio network coverage and capacity rollout.

Principal Functions        

Tactical

• Advise on strategies for capacity rollout and support the Director, of Engineering by providing field-sensitive feedback to the nominal rollout strategy.
• Coordinate the evaluation of local and global telecommunications trends and development and implement up-to-date strategies to counter/minimize the possible impact on the architecture and integrity of the access network.
• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to RF planning and optimisation.
• Identify required resources, personnel, and funding to achieve the unit/ function's strategy.
• Establish and maintain a relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.

Operational

• Manage and coordinate all RF planning and optimization activities to implement the strategy for the design, planning and optimization of EMTS's radio network.
• Manage the daily activities of the unit and ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the department and the organisation.
• Develop and drive design and strategy to optimize EMTS (2G, 3G, 4G) coverage, quality and capacity to provide a high level of the network to enhance customer experience.
• Manage the execution of the unit's work programs and plans.
• Manage the planning of the nominal radio coverage across the country.
• Review and track the detailed RF design carried out by the regional teams to ensure conformance with the nominal rollout plan
• Monitor network performance and configuration to ensure conformance with formulated performance strategy and KPIs.
• Ensure that radio coverage is done promptly so that it falls in line with regulatory stipulations for GSM rollout in Nigeria.
• Assist in identifying specialist tools, equipment and solution for radio network coverage enhancements.
• Ensure that the RF component of the required network coverage matches marketing's requirements.
• Ensure radio network quality and performance achieves the KPIs and quality targets as defined by the Director of Engineering.
• Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimise performance, and morale and enhance productivity.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the unit/function.
• Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports to the Director of Engineering.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Engineering

Educational Requirements        

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering  
• Postgraduate degree/relevantprofessional qualification
• Nine (9) to Twelve (12) years of workexperience with at least three (3) years in a managerial role

Experience,Skills & Competencies        

Knowledge

• Network Planning and Design
• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• High Voltage Systems Engineering
• Telecommunications Technology Fundamentals

Skills

• Leadership and People Management
• Accountability
• Influencing and Negotiation

Behavior

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus