NDO Technical Lead needed at Ericsson

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Job title : NDO Technical Lead

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : January 05, 2025

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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

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