Vodafone - Deputy Manager - RF Planning - Networks Non Vertical

RF Planning(DM-Networks Non Vertical)

Role profile :

Role title : Deputy Manager-RF Planning

Function : Network Ops

Band : H

Job Family : Network Ops

Business Area :

Networks Non Vertical

Reports to : Sr. Manager-Circle Planning

Role purpose :

Position is responsible for the analysis, planning, design, and enhancement of GSM and WCDMA networks. Responsibilities include link budgets analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation and zoning support, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization. The individual will typically oversee and guide the work of Associate and Design Engineers, in charge of entire gambit of RF planning, and interface with Project Managers. Capex planning & Budgeting of RAN.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership :

Sales - Perform site candidate evaluation and selection

- Support of leasing/zoning teams

- Comprehensive knowledge of at least two of the common industry propagation tools (Planet, Tornado, Wizard, Odyssey, dB Planner, etc.) for model calibration, drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning and interference matrix analysis, site database maintenance, etc.

- Verify RF related site engineering drawings

- Perform design criteria, system dimensioning, link budget and traffic analysis Perform frequency and BCC planning

- Understand equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators and perform inter-modulation analysis

- Good knowledge of system topology and air interface parameters for at least 3 of GSM/GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA,

- Understanding of system topology and air interface parameters of at least one of the main 3G technologies (UMTS, 1XRTT/3XRTT, OFDMA, etc.)

- Excellent knowledge of the main equipment vendors like Nokia, Ericsson,Huawei.

- Knowledge on (proper antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance, neighbor list analysis, etc.) for optimal site/cluster performance

- Generate RF engineering related reports in Excel, Access, SQL as required.

- Assume the RF lead role, manage and co-ordinate activities of the RF team as required.

- Help to define processes and procedures for RF engineering.

- Communicate RF team budget, milestones and deliverables to project management and implement plans to accomplish the milestones within budget, as required

- Capex planning, Budgeting, Phasing, BOQ preparation, Ordering, Interfacing Supply Chain management for delivery of equipments

- Interfacing with managed service partners, Project teams, S&M teams for service delivery.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

Experience :

- 10 Years of related work experience.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

Must have technical / professional qualifications :

- B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and communication Engineering.

- Flexible to work long hours during two Budgeting Cycles

To apply for this position, please use the Vodafone link.