Safaricom Manager – RAN Capacity Planning Jobs in Kenya
Safaricom Manager – RAN Capacity Planning Jobs in Kenya
Description We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Manager – RAN Capacity Planning in the Access Network Planning & Design section within Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Detailed Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Access Network Planning & Design, the role holder will carry out RAN Network Capacity Planning and RAN Site database update and parameter standardization.
He/She will be required to continuously monitor the RAN capacity KPI’s using network planning tools and take appropriate actions to improve quality, capacity, coverage and network performance by capacity upgrades, deploying enhanced features and fine-tuning RAN parameters. He/She will also be responsible for issuing long term network capacity plans based on resource utilization, RAN Upgrade project management and coordination.
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate assigned RAN Capacity network projects: Ensure project timelines and standards are met and that all project reports and documentation are complete and timely;
Manage Radio Network Capacity Planning: Analyze traffic trends, resource utilization, redistribute capacity and optimize resources to guarantee capacity;
Executing Network dimensioning tasks to address capacity and coverage requirements by optimally Optimizing network interfaces and nodes to cater for 2G/3G/LTE voice and data traffic.
Trigger for new capacity sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity sites and forward to RF Planning Team for release of nominal plans, redesigns and integration parameters;
Network capacity Optimization: Continuously monitor the capacity KPI’s on network planning tools. Trigger corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;
Site database update and parameter standardization: Standardization of
all RAN parameters. Maintain standards/parameter rules on all radio database parameters;
Identification of Potential bottlenecks in the end to end network and escalate to Regional Networks & Core teams the related concerns;
New Enhanced Features: Deploy enhanced features to improve RAN network performance
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical, Electronics ,Telecommunication Engineering, computer science, IT or any technical related field
Excellent analytical skills and attention to details, Communication and interpersonal skills, Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
4 years’ experience in telecommunication with hands–on experience in Radio Network planning.
Practical knowledge on use of radio planning tools and capacity planning tools, MySQL, M2000, NetAct, Advanced Excel, Erlang-B etc.
Experience in process automation and database audits interfacing with planning tools.
SQL database queries and scripting for data manipulation, GIS and crowd source analytics is an added advantage.
Candidates with experience in Nokia or Huawei RAN equipment will have an added advantage.
Practical knowledge of all RATs and interoperability is must.
Thorough knowledge in traffic modeling, coverage and capacity forecasting& management.
Knowledge of Core access planning, Paging and LAC dimensioning.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Safaricom Manager – RAN Capacity Planning Jobs in Kenya
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