Team Leader - Transmission Access Planning LSW at MTN Nigeria

Mission:

• Oversee planning, designing and optimization of transmission, optical transport Networks (Microwave & Fiber links) and manage capacity (architecture & Topology) for access network segment within the assigned region.
• The position will lead a team of Transmission Access Planning Engineers responsible for Planning Transmission technology, topology and infrastructure.

Description

• Oversee detailed microwave link engineering design using Pathloss planning tool. 
• Oversee planning and design of Fiber infrastructure route and connectivity using google earth and AutoCAD planning tool.
• Produce detailed integration (L2, L3) and IPDCN plans for optical multiplexer and aggregation Nodes. 
• Ensure detailed synchronization plans for last-mile links/sites are issued.
• Ensure IP networking plan and LLD are released optimally.
• Ensure IP plans are optimally assigned by continuously re-dimensioning IP Clusters and spheres in line with MTN PPP.
• Ensure optimal utilization and management of MTN Microwave Frequency channels and IP Compatible Nodes.  
• To provide transmission engineering support and information timely and accurately. 
• To ensure that accurate scope of work is issued to contractors to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. 
• Ensure Links and Nodes meet international & MTNN performance standards from capacity utilization and performance point of view.
• Optimize and manage transmission capacity end to end across the access network.
• Oversee Topology network designs (architecture) and capacity dimensioning. 
• Develop work Authorization that contains accurate and relevant information.
• Analyze and determine the type of equipment to be used for transmission purposes.
• Resolve transmission failure and problems attributable to planning.
• Ensure availability of updated information on the Live and Planned Transmission Networks.
• Ensure customer insight management & engagement (traditional & new business)
• Conduct LOS Survey and TSS for new and existing BTS site and Enterprise Client locations within the assigned region of responsibility
• Prepare and compile weekly performance reports on the access network to support capacity planning and forecasting.
• Oversee planning, development & evolution of access Network elements and infrastructure.
• Ensure compilation, analysis and presentation of trend reports on access transmission network capacity, utilization and availability as well as mitigation action plans for any identified performance issues.
• Ensure all new node and service Implementation work undertaken by vendors meets MTN Nigeria’s specifications and standards.

Education:

• First degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Fluent in English 

Experience:

• 3 - 7 years experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with a team
• Experience working in a medium  organization
• Experience in Electrical radio engineering, microwave radio transmission at high frequencies and fibre optic transmission networks
• Experience in connectivity, route planning, IP planning technologies, topology, logical networks.
• Deep knowledge in IP technologies and techniques i.e. BGP, IGP, L2VPN, L3VPN, ISIS.
• Experience working in a Multi-vendor Transmission network environment i.e Ericsson, Aviat, Huawei, Cambridge Networks, Intracom, Redline.
• Advanced knowledge and application of Transmission technology evolution i.e. IPRAN, Converged Transport Network, IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, Carrier Ethernet.
• In-depth understanding of Transmission network topology planning, route planning, network connectivity, capacity and infrastructure planning.
• Project, process & people management.