Radio Planning Associate Manager

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Role purpose

Coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the radio planning subgroup and ensure that targets are met within the defined time frame. Come up with initiatives to improve radio planning workflow processes with external entities and cost-saving initiatives as well. Ensure that all trials are done according to plan.

Key accountabilities & decision ownership

Technical management

Throughout the assigned geographical area, the senior supervisor shall have the following responsibilities for both 2G and 3G radio access networks:

Supervise the radio base station rollout activities for his area in a timely manner according to the agreed rollout plan.
Ensure regular survey schedules are conducted according to plan.
Ensure that different types of planning analysis methodologies are carried out by subordinates to identify problem areas and assess network planning new techniques.
Guide and supervise the BTS sites design in the area of responsibility to support the coverage, capacity, and quality targets (macro, micro, indoor cells).
Be fully aware of the impact and apply the requirements of Egyptian protocols on BTS design.
Supervise the dimensioning process to maintain radio network accessibility within the acceptable grade of service (2%) without overproviding the access layer capacity.
Be fully aware of and proactively manage the traffic trends in the areas of responsibility.
Support the sales and marketing teams with emergency events and sales coverage issues within specified timescales.

HR management

Supervise a group of radio planning engineers.
Build a solid proactive team with full cooperation and teamwork spirit.
Keep team members motivated supporting team ideas and activities while being transparent for management.
Organize activities and distribute tasks within the team.
Coach new team members and integrate them into the team.
Carry out required performance appraisals for team members.
Provide development plans for team members.
Conduct regular meetings with the team and provide on-target feedback.

Reporting

Provide visibility through regular reports and keep records of all activities in the areas of responsibility.
Review all subordinates’ reports before submission to management.

Customers’ satisfaction

Ensure a high standard of quality of service to our subscribers.

Global network coordination

Liaise with VF-Group to ensure the best target architecture is implemented in the network.
Manage the technical plans in coordination with the global competence centre.

Environmental / legal standards

Perform all previously mentioned duties and tasks in compliance with the environmental standards and legal requirements governing the area of responsibility. Be fully acquainted with the following:

Vodafone Environmental Management System (EMS) policy and related documentation.
Significant impacts related to the job and the role and responsibility to control them.
Potential consequences of not following related EMS documentation.

Communication / interfaces

Interface with different departments within the company.
Attend relevant meetings with senior management.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience

Education: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Communication section from a reputable university.
Work experience: A minimum of 7 years working experience, preferably in RAN planning.
PC knowledge: Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Familiarity with MS Access is preferred.
Technical skills: Good knowledge of radio propagation theories; fully aware of radio planning tools and techniques in addition to knowledge of radio network planning roadmap and capacity features used in network planning.
Personal skills: Managerial skills, good command of English language, ability to work independently and under pressure. A supervisor with a strong yet diplomatic personality, analytical and creative thinking. Well organized, cooperative, and able to meet changing work conditions and peak workloads.

Putting customer first

Is responsive.
Communicates clearly.
Takes personal responsibility.

Performing through our people

Gets the right resources and manages team.
Communicates to support team effectiveness and keeps people informed.
Cooperates and speaks positively about the team and promotes team effectiveness.
Delegates challenging work and encourages others.
Works to build commitment.
Understands emotion and verbal content.
Directs people, sets limits and sticks to performance standards, and takes actions to address performance when necessary.

Delivering results

Wants to do job well and creates own measures of excellence.
Helps others to concentrate on priorities and improves performance.
Reacts to short-term opportunities.
Takes account of financial impact of actions.
Is sensitive in a time-sensitive situation.

Managing a changing environment

Accepts the need for flexibility and applies rules flexibly.
Takes a long-term perspective.
Identifies problems and sees basic relationships and patterns.

Making a personal difference

Acts confidently within job role.
Willing to learn and take action to improve self.
Acts according to basic values and openness and honesty.

Communicating for impact

States intention and takes action to persuade directly.
Understands formal and informal structures.

Who we are

We are a leading international telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds, and cultures. We're committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued, and included.

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