Job title : NDO Technical Lead Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 05, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries What you will do Technical Leadership Act as the Technical Lead for RAN Swap projects, ensuring seamless migration with minimal disruption to the customer's network.
Define, manage, and verify solutions during the execution phase to meet performance and quality benchmarks.
Lead end-to-end technical delivery of customer projects, from requirements gathering to implementation and acceptance testing.
Network Analysis & Optimization Conduct comprehensive technical analysis of the customer's network to evaluate coverage, capacity, and quality.
Identify improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations for immediate performance enhancements.
Develop and advise on long-term Network Evolution Strategies to inform the customer's investment decisions.
Perform KPI optimization to achieve superior network performance and enhance user experience.
Customer Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives (Group CTIOs, OpCo CTOs), presenting actionable technical strategies and recommendations.
Facilitate in-depth discussions with customers on technology roadmaps and business challenges, translating them into tailored solutions.
Develop and deliver technical presentations to stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and clarity.
Team Management & Collaboration Lead and mentor a team of onsite and remote engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Core, Transport, and IT, to deliver integrated, customer-centric solutions.
Drive knowledge sharing and contribute to Ericsson's global NDO community.
RAN Swap Expertise Oversee and manage RAN Swap projects, including planning, execution, and vendor coordination.
Handle feature rollouts, software upgrades, and hardware deployments during swap projects.
Ensure adherence to operational and security standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Business Development Identify and drive new business opportunities, including add-on services and solutions.
Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, cost estimations, and value-driven solutions.
Provide strategic input on service pricing and solution value propositions.
You will bring Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
10–15 years of experience in RAN design, optimization, and migration, with substantial exposure to 4G/5G transition projects.
Proven expertise in delivering large-scale RAN Swap projects, including vendor management and multi-site integration.
Strong knowledge of 4G LTE (e.g., Carrier Aggregation, VoLTE, SON) and 5G NR (e.g., Massive MIMO, Beamforming, Network Slicing).
Hands-on experience with Ericsson's RAN products, tools, and technologies.
Proficiency in network optimization tools like ENM, TEMS, Actix, and other industry-standard platforms.
Familiarity with 3GPP standards, protocols (S1, X2, NG), and interfaces.
Strong dedication to understanding and addressing customer needs, delivering high-quality solutions, and ensuring customer satisfaction ICT jobs