Radio Optimization Senior Manager
du telecom
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP332-35
du telecom

The Role


The Role


Job Purpose:
Plan, design and Implement the GSM / UMTS Radio and Transmission network projects to extend GSM / UMTS radio coverage for the entire UAE.

Principal Accountabilities / Key Result Areas:
• Manages the Network Planning Dept & Engineers this includes resource planning, formal & OTJ training, streamlining activities, Instrumental in developing Personnel Management & Dept. goals.
• Ensures Radio Planning administrative timings & schedules are adhered too.
• Participate in developing 3 month, 1 year, 3 years & Special Event Capacity Planning & Optimization for GSM / UMTS Network.
• Analyses & examines statistical & performance data from the past & present and makes best guess predictions based on sound reasoning & mathematical modelling.
• Works closely with all departments in Technology to ensure appropriate capacity,HW & SW is maintained to support the all aspects of the Network.
• Make recommendations concerning present & future challenges in the network.
• Attends seminars, conferences, vendor meetings on behalf of du, and as well being able to present on behalf of du at these presentations.
• Form a communication channel between du Senior Management and the engineering Level.
• Fundamental in developing CAPEX & OPEX Budget Plans.
• Helps in the production of tender documents & assist in negotiations.
• Provides input for network strategy & refinement of business plans.
• Ensures all du, Division, and Department procedures, processes & policies are adhered too.•
• Prepare regular progress reports of the activities related to the GSM/UMTS network expansion projects
• Analyses statistical & performance data to determine best technical design & solution for optimising the network. Conducts follow-on optimisation of VAS/IN, Transmission, & BSS.
• Identifies, develops & presents Design, Engineering & Optimisation methodologies to du Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Maybe assigned to special projects & assignments
• Ensures optimisation issues/problems are resolved within the agreed upon schedules.
• Participate in preparing budgets of the GSM/UMTS network expansions to extend the Radio coverage country wide.
• Participate in testing the GSM/UMTS network infrastructure expansions with external system integrators.
• Participate in the evaluations for the GSM/UMTS development projects in coordination with other section teams.
• Liaise with the other team members to rollout telecom services for various projects.
• Undertakes critical reviews of supplier’s radio network planning programs to ensure validity of information, particularly in relation to the analysis of topographic and demographic data, coverage planning, cell optimization, frequency planning and BSS radio parameter settings.
• Keeps abreast of latest international developments in Radio Network, procedures and technologies for the possible benefit of the Company.
• Assists in the management. & introduction of new services & technologies into the Network.
• Serves as focal point for all Design & Engineering & follow-on Optimisation, QA, & Statistical Data Collection NSS, VAS/IN, Transmission, & BSS.

Requirements


Requirements


Qualification:
Graduate in Electrical & Electronic or Telecommunications/Computer engineering. Certification in certain telecom technologies is also a requirement.

Experience:
7-10 years experience in relevant telecom technologies with involvements in telecom Projects, team management and analytical abilities. Knowledge in methodology of project management is desired.
Leadership or middle Management for at least 3 years.

Core Competencies
Vendor Management
Customer Service Coordination
Team Work & Cooperation
Communication
Organizational Commitment
Achievement Motivation
Flexibility
Peripheral Competencies
Project Management

About the Company


About the Company


du is the new telecommunication services provider in the UAE. We are an integrated service provider offering voice, data, video and content services over fixed and mobile networks to residential and business customers.

du has three broad target segments:

Consumers: Focusing on individuals and households by offering mobile and fixed voice calling, Internet, data services and television.
Businesses: Focusing on small to very large corporations and government agencies by offering integrated fixed and mobile business solutions including voice, data, content and applications as well as professional services.

Carriers: Focusing on providing carrier, international data networks and wholesale services to international operators, multinational corporations and telecom carriers.

The needs of our customers are our primary focus. Our aim is to provide new and innovative services that deliver a better customer experience.

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