9mobile Recruitment for Project Manager, RAN

9mobile Recruitment for Project Manager, RAN – Apply Here. 9mobile is now recruiting to fill the position of Project manager. Interested persons should kindly check the article below for requirements and how to apply.

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS to provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services, and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

Applications are invited to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager, RAN

Job ID: IRC4805
Location: Abuja

Job Summary

Project Manager, RAN Projects (Packet Switch Core Base Station Subsystems): Responsible for e2eproject management on procurement, installation, commissioning, integration, acceptance, and testing of Packet Switch Core & Base station sub-systems which includes, but is not limited to; PS Core, 2G, 3G, and 4G RAN network elements based on Work plans from planning Department.

Job Roles

Coordinate RAN project initiation from Capex Justification or Business case stage and seek executive budget approvals up to generating project charter for sign-off by major stakeholders.
Obtain and review of technical site surveys at new and existing sites to ensure RFI status for CS Core & BSS technical projects and provide the reports as outcomes to trigger necessary action in accordance with the project requirements.
Develop, maintain and effectively execute project plans throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with 9mobile project management methodologies.
Manage the scope of the project, taking into consideration dependencies such as the core network, SAQ, Civil works, Power, transmission connectivity, inter-shelter infrastructure, etc.
Provide equipment layout for all Core/BSS network project locations taking into consideration the use of installation space, power, and cooling
Ensure all Shelters carry alarm boxes to ensure effective termination of external alarms with MGW/BSC nodes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate PAT for all CS Core & BSS Network elements deployed, facilitate snags clearance where applicable and ensure proper handover to the Network operation team; confirm RFS, PAC status based on actual project deliverables and perform project closure activities when all project objectives have been accomplished.
Prepare project progress report for the project governance meeting by means of periodic project meetings with stakeholders and where necessary, project site visitation to gather data and provide management with up to date reports.
Audit EMTS sites and Data Centres hosting relevant CS Core & BSS nodes to ensure availability of space, power and cooling for future expansion/upgrade. Where constraints are observed, solutions are proffered in coordination with relevant functional departments within Technical Division.
Maintain and regularly update a database of all CS Core & BSS network elements deployed across the network.
Create and maintain a project schedule including activity definition, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements
Facilitate Project kick-off meetings and manage internal and external expectations in line with project critical success factors.
Define, negotiate, communicate, implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables.
Identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks throughout the project lifecycle and proposal/estimating phases.
Communicate project status, risk, and escalated issues at project governance meetings
Coordinate acceptance process with Network Operation team and ensure final sign-off of all PATs/RFS certificates
Track all new shelter delivery with the civil designs team to ensure effective implementation of core and VAS nodes.

Other Responsibilities

Development of processes & procedures for handling the implementation of all CS Core &BSS node deployment projects.
Relate closely with the Turnkey Roll out, Civil design and M&E implementation/Operation teams and come up with the schedules for site infrastructure readiness as it affects CS Core & BSS network implementation
Keep abreast of global and local project management best practices as it relates to CS Core& BSS network equipment deployment, technological advancements, interoperability and backward integration with older technology.
Prepare E2E Project Management documentation (Charter, Project Scope Statement, PMP, Quality reports, etc.) from the concept phase to project closure.
Build and maintain effective relationships with equipment vendors. As well as coordinate deployment activities between vendors and internal stakeholders. In terms of rollout materials planning, project scheduling, risk, and database management.

Requirements For 9mobile Recruitment

Interested applicants must possess the following:

First Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant discipline.
Minimum of Five years post-NYSC relevant work experience
Must have knowledge of project management methodologies and be able to simultaneously employ project management best practices in tracking the day-to-day running of several ongoing projects.
Must be able to prepare and present technical site surveys and project status/milestone reports in recommended formats.
Must have good computer skills in handling MS Office packages such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio etc.
Understanding of IP technology and core and BSS network interfaces is a prerequisite.
Ability to foresee project risks, analyze and solve critical network deployment issues as well as manage several stakeholders in a multi-vendor environment.
Basic knowledge of transmission networks and the dependency/requirements for integration of core network elements.
Must have good understanding of BSS core network architecture and signaling/traffic flow for various Network elements involved.
Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of 2G/3G RAN technologies; including BSC/TC/PCU and RNC connectivity to the PS & CS Core network elements as well as a backhaul access technology.