Team Lead, Radio High Level Plannning

• Design high-level network blueprints and target architectures for UM networks, aligning with the company's digital and service strategy.
• Ensure network designs support future technology adoption (e.g., Open RAN, SDN/NFV, AI-driven optimization).
• Align network architecture with regulatory requirements, sustainability and cybersecurity standards.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and new technologies for their fit into the long-term design; support trials and proof-of-concepts.
• Define high-level solutions by leveraging cutting-edge propagation models, tools, and industry best practices to optimize network performance.
• Lead cross-functional planning discussions with engineering, operations, finance, and IT teams to ensure network strategy is executable and integrated.

• Represent the organization in high-level industry forums and regulatory meetings (e.g., MCMC) to influence and align coverage and capacity strategies with national requirements.
• Spearhead collaborations with industry partners for network-sharing solutions, optimizing resource use while meeting regulatory and customer expectations.

• Provide clear strategic direction and communicate the long-term network vision to planning teams, aligning technical activities with business goals.
• Serve as a technical and professional mentor to network planners, engineers, and analysts, helping them build expertise in capacity modeling, architecture design, and strategic forecasting.
• Inspire teams to innovate, experiment, and stay ahead of industry trends through continuous improvement and transformation efforts.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training plans, workshops, and upskilling programs to future-proof the team's capabilities.

• Champion the adoption of automation, AI-driven tools, and advanced scripting to streamline planning processes and improve efficiency.
• Leverage on traffic trends, customer usage patterns, and service-level metrics to inform long-term decisions and adaptive planning strategies
• Stay ahead of industry trends (e.g., 6G, IoT integration) to ensure the network remains competitive and scalable.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in RAN planning and design.
• Experience in leading network transformation projects.
• Demonstrated experience in high-level architecture planning, traffic modeling, and long-term capacity planning.
• Familiarity with telecom regulatory requirements, network KPIs, and industry benchmarks (e.g., ITU, GSMA).

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and Team Management
• Project Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Innovation and Change Management

• Strategic Visionary - Possesses a forward-looking mindset with the ability to anticipate industry trends and position the network for future growth (e.g., 5G, IoT, AI, and beyond).
• Detail-Oriented with a Big Picture Perspective - Balances precision in planning with a high-level understanding of the telecom ecosystem and business impact
• Collaborative and Influential - Works effectively across technical and non-technical teams; capable of influencing senior leadership, partners, and regulatory bodies.

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