Our Client is a global leader in the telecom/data-services sectors.
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos State Department: Operations
JOB SUMMARY:
The Planning manager will work in close relationship with the market and business planning teams, network design & build partners. S/he will be responsible for planning network expansions and optimization of the network capex and Opex whilst creating network Opex and Capex budgets.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
- Definition of the Network plan for the OpCo cities rollout with the Network Design;
- Build partners/ vendors covering all the aspects of the access, transmission and core network area;
- Design and optimization of network plan including the radio transmission metro, national and international traffic backhaul and core network in close consultation with the market planning team;
- Coordinate traffic planning, interconnects planning, traffic data analysis and reengineering of the network;
- Take the lead in Network Capex and Opex budget preparation and optimization;
- Support OpCo Business planning teams;
- Appointment of local Vendors and contractors;
- Technical Support to Business Development Teams for regulatory lobbying etc.
REQUIREMENT:
Minimum requirements for this position is a first degree in Electronics/ Telecommunication Engineering,12-15 years of total experience in Wireless, Data Communication and VoIP Networks planning design, planning.
The ideal candidate must also have experience in IP Transport Networks and/ or 3G/ 4GWirelss and Radio Networks as well as Knowledge of Wireless Communications, Broadband Services, Data communication networks, IETF protocols and IP Transport networks
APPLICATION:
Candidates that meet the above specification should please forward CVs to ‘[email protected]’using ‘HEAD PLANNING‘ as the title of the application (incorrect title will not be opened). Application closes 15thMay, 2015.
Only experienced and qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview.