NDO Technical Lead needed at Ericsson
Job title : NDO Technical Lead
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : January 05, 2025
Quick Recommended Links
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
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and Qualified candidates should Click here to Apply Now
- ICT jobs