RF Regional Manager

Contractor

Job Description

The client is looking for a RF Regional Manager to work a 6 month rolling contract based in Dusseldorf (Germany).

Responsibilities:

  • Manage RF Design and planning for RAN Networks, which includes RF analysis, search area issuance, candidate assessment, and approvals.
  • Leading/contributing to improve Process Flow and optimizing the flow to achieve higher efficiency.
  • Manage Macro 4G/ 5G design including antenna selection and placement, utilizing knowledge of sub6 propagation characteristics and basic RF knowledge from previous experience could be: GSM, UMTS, HSPA+,FDD and TDD LTE, CDMA 1x, EVDO, Small Cell/DAS, WISP design and microwave to contribute in network design are key responsibilities.
  • Manage the team of engineers to deliver city design, preparing and validating site survey documents, preparation of site configurations, auditing the site configurations, basic functionality tests, troubleshooting and optimizing the site performance, plan and conduct cluster drive test, achieve the KPI targets, launch the city and get an acceptance from the client.
  • OSS performance monitoring, worst cell analysis and optimization. Enhancing then n/w performance with enabling scenario specific parameter tuning – high/low mobility optimization, n/w load management, hotspot region user perception enhancement. Use of advanced antenna solutions to achieve best performance.
  • Finalizing the KPI targets with customer for RF Design & Optimization.
  • Identify the risk/challenges of the RF Nominal design on time and propose solutions considering cost, quality targets & timelines.
  • Make sure the quality of the Design reports & timelines of the deliveries.
  • Close monitoring on the KPIs and achieving the agreed cluster/city/network level KPI targets.
  • Regular interaction with customer for updating the progress of the deliverables.
  • Prepare weekly slides for Higher management with the RF project status and highlight the risk on time with mitigation plans.
  • Discuss and coordinate with different stake holders periodically to get aligned/synced with the activities.
  • Discussing the Technical requirements with different vendors for purchasing the required tools for the project.
  • Define the Guideline and rules for Nominal cell plans.
  • Own a Region with multiple states/zones and deliver it to client’ s expectation achieving target kpis and achieving best user perception.
  • Supporting the investigation and resolution of customer complaints.
  • Providing leadership and direction to your team as well as other network teams.
  • Interacting with cross functional teams to deploy and optimize components for best efficiency and reliability.
  • Providing subject matter expertise. Helping train new team members and mentoring current engineers. Providing presentations to other groups as required.
  • Taking ownership of issues and driving them to resolution.
  • Must be flexible to work afterhours or weekends to meet timelines if needed. Must be open to relocate to Germany.

Qualifications and skills:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience in the cellular or telecommunications industry.
  • Very good team management skills.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal English. Basic proficiency in German is preferred but not mandatory
  • Demonstrated skillset to prepare presentations, city wide designs, meeting timelines and managing a large team, familiarize himself to contractual obligations. Engaging with client on RF deliverables, solutions & managing the governance reviews.
  • Solid knowledge of RF theory and practice as well as sub-6 5G-NR and NSA architecture, O-RAN vRAN network Topologies, LTE/VoLTE Technology. Achieve best user perception by enhancing the coverage, quality and spectral efficiency. Deliver performance KPIs, achieve signed KPI targets, optimize and enhance network performance, manage network capacity and augment to ensure best user experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunication Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 15+ years of experience in the cellular or telecommunications industry with direct experience in RF Design & Optimization.
  • Experience in Design & Optimization of 5G, LTE/VoLTE networks.
  • Experience in leading a Team of RF Design & Optimization
  • Proficiency in office computer applications: Various RF tools such as Mapinfo, post-processing software etc., Knowledge of SQL scripting, VB Scripting, other professional software.
  • Ability to manage resources and delegate tasks to meet timelines
  • Experience with QxDM, TEMS, Nemo, Actix, JDSU E6474A, Accuvers XCAL MO III
  • Experience with vRAN infrastructure a plus
 

Please note:  The client is looking for consultants already based in Europe.

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