Team Lead, Transmission Access Planning at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria – The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Transmission Access Planning

Location: Lagos
Employment status: Permanent

Job Description

• Oversee planning, designing and optimization of transmission, optical transport Networks (Microwave & Fiber links) and manage capacity (architecture  &  Topology) for access network segment within the assigned region.
• Design, direct and ensure Cost effective solutions and innovative approach to network planning is maintained.
• Oversee detailed microwave link engineering design using Pathloss planning tool.
• Oversee Planning and design of Fiber infrastructure route and connectivity using google earth and AutoCAD planning tool.
• Produce detailed integration (L2, L3) and IPDCN plans for optical multiplexer and aggregation Nodes.
• Ensure detailed synchronization plan for last mile links/sites are issued.
• Ensure IP networking plan and LLD are released optimally.
• Ensure IP plans are optimally assigned by continuously re-dimensioning IP Clusters and spheres in line with MTN PPP.
• Ensure optimal utilization and management of MTN Microwave Frequency channels and IP Compatible Nodes.
• To provide transmission engineering support and information timely and accurately.
• To ensure that accurate scope of work is issued to contractors to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
• Ensure Links and Nodes meet international & MTNN performance standards from capacity utilization and performance point of view.
• Optimize and manage transmission capacity end to end across the access network.
• Oversee Topology network designs (architecture) and capacity dimensioning.
• Develop work Authorization that contains accurate and relevant information.
• Analyze and determine the type of equipment to be used for transmission purposes.
• Resolve transmission failure and problems attributable to planning.
• Ensure availability of updated information on the Live and Planned Transmission Networks.
• Design, direct and ensure Cost effective solutions and innovative approach to network planning is maintained.
• Oversee detailed microwave link engineering design using Pathloss planning tool.
• Oversee Planning and design of Fiber infrastructure route and connectivity using google earth and AutoCAD planning tool.
• Produce detailed integration (L2, L3) and IPDCN plans for optical multiplexer and aggregation Nodes.
• Ensure detailed synchronization plan for last mile links/sites are issued.
• Ensure IP networking plan and LLD are released optimally.
• Ensure IP plans are optimally assigned by continuously re-dimensioning IP Clusters and spheres in line with MTN PPP.
• Ensure optimal utilization and management of MTN Microwave Frequency channels and IP Compatible Nodes.
• To provide transmission engineering support and information timely and accurately.
• To ensure that accurate scope of work is issued to contractors to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
• Ensure Links and Nodes meet international & MTNN performance standards from capacity utilization and performance point of view.
• Optimize and manage transmission capacity end to end across the access network.
• Oversee Topology network designs (architecture) and capacity dimensioning.
• Develop work Authorization that contains accurate and relevant information.
• Analyze and determine the type of equipment to be used for transmission purposes.
• Resolve transmission failure and problems attributable to planning.
• Ensure availability of updated information on the Live and Planned Transmission Networks.
• Ensure customer insight management & engagement (traditional & new business)
• Conduct LOS Survey and TSS for new and existing BTS site and Enterprise Client locations within assigned region of responsibility
• Prepare and compile weekly performance report on the access network to support capacity planning and forecasting.
• Oversee planning, development & evolution of access Network elements and infrastructure.
• Ensure compilation, analysis and presentation of trend reports on access transmission network capacity, utilization and availability as well as   mitigation action plans for any identified performance issues.
• Ensure value is created through effective stakeholder management.
• Ensure all new node and service Implementation work undertaken by vendors meets MTN Nigeria’s specification and standards.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
• Coach and train the team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly  review their training needs.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office

Experience & Training
Education:

• First degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering/ Computer Engineering

Experience:

• 3-7 years’ experience in ICT, Telecommunications especially in Transmission with specific experience in general electrical radio engineering,  microwave radio transmission at high frequencies and fibre optic transmission networks.
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience with Transmission
• Deep knowledge in IP technologies and techniques i.e. BGP, IGP, L2VPN, L3VPN, ISIS.
• Experience working in a Multi-vendor Transmission network environment i.e Ericsson, Aviat, Huawei, Cambridge Networks, Intracom, Redline.
• Advanced knowledge and application of Transmission technology evolution i.e. IPRAN, Converged Transport Network, IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, Carrier  Ethernet.
• In depth understanding of Transmission network topology planning, route planning, network connectivity, capacity and Infrastructure planning.
• Project, process & people management.
• Above average competence with Visio, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Minimum Qualification

• BSc or HND

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2020.