RSSA RAN Tools, Training and Technology Manager-00042185

JOB SUMMARY

Company Jobsinghana.com
Industry Telecommunica...
Category Engineering
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢
Education -:-
Experience 8 years
Job Expires 28 Jun, 2011
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Job Description

The role will report directly to the Head of RAN for RSSA.

The role desciption is as follows:

* To manage, distribute and coordinate all activities for RF Planning and Optimisation related tools. Examples are, ASSET, ATOLL, TEMS, OPTIMI, PLANET etc.
* Address and coordinate with the Learning and Development department as well as external companies to ensure that all RAN related Technical training is scheduled. This will require interfaces to the other RAN departments under the Head of RAN. (Integration, Optimisation, Design, Solution Architects, Subject Matter Experts, CPM)
* Assist in testing tools and equipment in the RSSA Test plants
* Provide and arrange On the Job Training for competence build up and new tools deployment. This could also include possible sessions to key customers (Airtel/MTN etc.)
* Assist the Head of RAN in advising on current and new technologies and trends to be aware of to ensure the correct competence is available, acquired or developed
* Assist in High Level Investigations where experienced knowledge is required of the RF Planning and Optimisation tool suites
* Assist the SME RAN team with pre-sales engagements where specific tool related information and support is required. This will also include interfacing with Engagement Pracitces, Consulting as well as potential customers
* Assist in marketing and sales activities, customer negotiations;
* Take part in development of internal methods and tools (databases, intranet pages, etc.)



Required Skills or Experience

Excellent knowledge and experience of:

* Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering;
* Radio Network Statistics;
* Transmission;
* PC based tools;
* Knowledge / experience of standard IT environments;
* Very high knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments;
* Knowledge of SQL database solutions as well as GIS;
* Local requirements and regulation of RF documentation.

Profound knowledge:

* Telecom networks;
* Quality requirements and methods;
* Business processes;
* Customer's business environment, processes and driving forces from a short and long-term perspective;
* Specialized consulting skills, strong change management skills and an in-depth knowledge of the industry;
* Customer oriented mindset, good interpersonal and communication skills;
* Fluent oral and written English.

HUMAN SKILLS

* Ability to work both independently or member of a team;
* Ability to lead a team;
* Strong ability to develop competence and to share knowledge;
* Open, service minded personality;
* Good communication / presentation/ negotiations skills;
* Approach to change Ability to adapt to new challenges;
* Perseverance in achieving the teams goals;
* Result oriented;
* Good analytical skills;
* Attentive to details;
* Strong self control skills.

This is a senior level role. Resource should have a minimum of 8 years Telecommunications experience and will require a high level of interaction with internal and external parties. The resource will interact constantly with the Head of RAN and should have exceptional technical and leadership experience.