Manager - RAN at MTN

Responsibilities

The Manager will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

• The Manager RAN will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:
• Provide input into the Group RAN planning, optimization standards, with a key focus on ensuring coverage, quality of network and enhanced customer experience across the MTN Group.
• Identify and evaluate key local and global radio access technological trends, develop and implement strategies to counter / minimize possible impact on the architecture and integrity of current Radio Access Network and subsequent iterative rollouts.
• Provide RAN roadmap input, in line with the future network vision and communicate to Group Vendors and OPCOs.
• Engage with Network Vendors and Device OEMs on technical matters relating to RAN performance and quality.
• Engage with and support cross-functional technical teams (i.e. Core, Transport, OSS, Strategy) to ensure synergy across various departmental functions and improve network quality and overall MTN customer experience.
• Ensure deployment for Access and next generation IP Convergence – (i.e. services provided, target areas, spectrum strategy).
• Participate in the evaluation of Group RAN Vendors for Radio Access Networks, focusing on additional Spectrum Capacity, Cost Optimization, Technology Assessment and Vendor Performance.
• Define dashboard KPI development and monitoring to manage RAN performance actively
• Co-ordinate trials and working groups for Radio Access Network initiatives across the Group, to fully utilize skills pool and encourage knowledge sharing and key learnings across the Group.
• Provide Technical support to relevant stakeholders on all Radio Access Network related issues.
• Assist in the resolution of problems relating to the Radio Access Network.
• Assist OPCOs with the execution of RAN rollout projects, in compliance with agreed implementation schedule.
• Confirm compliance with best practices and standards in the implementation of RAN rollouts.

Key Deliverables

• Support in shaping the development of the Group RAN strategy to ensure the selection and deployment of optimal technologies and vendors.
• Deployment of the strategy (services provided, target areas)
• Trend analysis in Radio Access technologies
• Ensure network quality and performance in all OPCOs
• RAN Dashboard (KPI Development and Monitoring: Performance) 
• Efficient CAPEX and OPEX spend

Role Dependencies

• Active support from the Group CTIO; General Manager: Converged Access; and Senior Manager RAN
• Various MTN OpCo’s Teams, CTOs / CPG Executives and teams 
• Understanding of the OpCo technology, business and regulatory context
• Alignment of OpCo and Group strategy initiatives
• Group Procurement

Responsibility towards: 

• Key customers: MTN OpCos, Group Technology, Group Strategy and M&A, Group Commercial
• Key suppliers: Key Technology Partners, Group Vendors, Relevant Industry Bodies

Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree (B.Sc. Electrical / Communications Engineering)
• MBA or Masters advantageous
• Relevant Project Management certification (e.g. Prince 2 - advantageous) 
• Fluent in English 
• Fluent in French and Arabic (advantageous) 

Experience:

• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector / industry/ area of specialization   
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Experience working in a medium to large organization 

Competencies:

• Strategy Implementers, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator 
• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder 
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Other:

• Regional and International Travel obligations