AGM – Radio Network Planning

February 21, 2023

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    February 21, 2023
  • Location
  • Expiration date
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Job Description

About: 


Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

Role

TL – Radio Network Planning

Job Level/ Designation

M2

Function / Department

Technology/Quality

Location

Cochin

Hiring Manager

Jose Martin

Job Purpose

This role will be accountable for cluster level Radio and MW planning activities, new plan releases, site selections, site relocation and truncations feasibility analysis, VIU update, circle capex and site counts finalization with business teams, Small Cell and IBS planning, site RF clearance. SD and LB release through CODE team, Enterprise Feasibility from MW side and portal update, MW network optimizations, new nominal site MW clearance.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

  • Detailed Network RF design, plan validation and finalization
  • Inventory movement plan
  • Network Project support
  • Radio Network design to meet capacity
  • Preparation of detailed BOQ
  • Regulatory support for network related query 
  • Cluster level MW planning, MW plan releases.
  • Coordination with CODE team for new LB releases.
  • Tracking of new Fiber POP traffic loading with MW plans and re-engineering.
  • New Fiber PoP proposals to Fiber planning team, MW inputs for new Fiber POP capex proposals
  • Enterprise BW feasibility checking in MW side and updating in portal
  • New site nominals MW Transmission clearance.
  • MIS reports, checking KPIs and MW performance, MW utilisations monitoring, preparation of MW usage optimisations and action plans

 

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

  • Knowledge in Radio planning and optimization in 2g/3g/LTE
  • Capex and Radio inventory management based on DB
  • Knowledge of Small Cells planning and feature deployments across technologies
  • Sound knowledge of RF planning and design tools (ASSET, MapInfo, GIS tool, Google earth)
  • Closely work with Central Radio planning teams on design based requirements
  • Excellent communication skills to work seamlessly across vendors, central and circle cross functional teamsExperience in MW radios Operations, Planning or Implementations (NEC/ Huawei/ Ceragon)
  • Experience in MW planning tool(Pathloss) preferred
  • Knowledge of Mapinfo, Global mapper tools
  • Knowledge of MW NMS operations for Huawei, NEC , Ceragon
  • Coordination skills with SNOC, CODE, Operation and project teams, analytical skills
  • Customer centric, Innovative , Ambitious and competitive, Calculated risk taking & task oriented

Must have technical / professional qualifications

  •  B.Tech in Electronics and  Telecommunications with 7+ years of experience

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership