RAN Technical Director

The client is looking for a RAN Technical Director to work a 12 month rolling contract based in the UAE (Abu Dhabi).

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead the technical direction and strategy for RAN product portfolio, including 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G NR (New Radio).
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to define the RAN roadmap and ensure alignment with company objectives and market demands.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in all aspects of RAN technologies, providing guidance on product development, customer deployments, and operational strategies.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Manage a team of RAN engineers and technical experts, ensuring a high level of technical excellence and innovation across all RAN-related projects.
• Foster a collaborative environment, driving the adoption of best practices in system design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Work with R&D, Product Management, and Sales teams to ensure product alignment with customer requirements and market trends.
• Lead and mentor teams, ensuring professional growth and knowledge transfer within the organization.

Technical Support & Customer Engagement:

• Provide high-level technical support for RAN products and solutions to internal teams and external customers.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for key accounts, ensuring that their needs and requirements are met.
• Drive pre-sales and post-sales engagements, supporting solution architecture, technical presentations, and customer workshops.
• Oversee the deployment and optimization of RAN solutions in customer networks, ensuring successful and efficient rollouts.

Product Development and Innovation:

• Collaborate with R&D teams to define new product features and functionalities based on market feedback, technological advancements, and industry trends.
• Drive continuous innovation in RAN technologies, particularly in the areas of 5G, virtualized RAN (vRAN), and network slicing.
• Provide feedback to the product management team to influence the evolution of RAN solutions and ensure they remain competitive in the market.

Network Performance and Optimization:

• Oversee the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of RAN networks to ensure high performance, low latency, and seamless user experience.
• Establish best practices for network planning, RF design, and optimization of coverage and capacity for both traditional and virtualized RAN networks.
• Lead troubleshooting and fault resolution activities for critical RAN issues, working with cross-functional teams to quickly resolve customer pain points.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications or training in RAN technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G) or network architecture would be an asset.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role within RAN, wireless technologies, or mobile networks.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale RAN projects, from design to deployment and optimization.
• Deep understanding of RAN architecture, radio technologies, and the evolution from 2G to 5G, including vRAN, C-RAN, and network slicing.
• Hands-on experience in the integration, optimization, and troubleshooting of RAN networks.

Please note: Consultants must already be based in UAE.