MTN Nigeria Vacancy

Job Title: Fixed Network Planning Manager

Department: Network Group

Location: Lagos

Employment Status: Permanent

Reporting To: Senior Manager, Systems Planning

Job Description:   

• Direct and mentor Fixed Network Planning Engineers to effectively optimize network topology for fixed network platforms on connectivity of network elements to meet the promised deployment of services and define procedure for the Execution of prompt network capacity for all fixed network elements, features and protocols. 
• Oversee the designing and dimensioning of fixed network services, to meet the requirements of subscriber growth forecast.
•  Manage the planning and design of  network architecture for the growth of  Fixed Network in terms of traffic and subscribers capacity
•  Define and maintain relevant standards for the analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate model and proffer solution if necessary and maintain also network measurement and optimization parameters for the Fixed Network platforms
• Manage Fixed Network activities for efficient capacity provisioning to support the network growth in terms of  traffic and subscribers capacities and platforms deployment (EWSD, RDLU, ADSL, DSLAM, etc) with marketing projections to effectively capture the fixed line market and position MTN at an advantaged position
•  Review and approve documentations and reports within Fixed Network environment e.g feasibility studies, functional and technical specifications for new network rollout as well as enhancement of existing network
•  Oversee and maintain network measurement parameters to effectively monitor and utilization all fixed network platforms, hardware, software, interfaces, etc and make informed decisions geared towards optimal utilization of the respective nodes
•  CAPEX and OPEX Budgeting in line with organization strategic objectives

Job Conditions:

General office hours, Some weekends and after hours work, International and In-country travel, General MTN working conditions

Qualifications and Required Skills:   

• A bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering from a reputable institution
• 8 years experience in Fixed Network industry which including 3 Years Technical Experience in Planning of Fixed Network Elements, Fixed line Exchange statistics and Operations
• Vast knowledge of Signaling System, DSS1, C7, ISUP, TDMA
• Experience in forecasting long tern network growth and providing input to company business plan               

Method of Application

Interested Candidates will need to register at the MTNN website. Click here to apply

Application Deadline

This vacancy expires on 11/22/2010