Safaricom Senior Manager-Transmission Planning & Support Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning and Support Department within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Manager-Transmission Planning & Support
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_ SMTPS _Aug_ 2011

Reporting to the Head of Department – Core Network Planning & Support, the job holder will be part of the departmental leadership team tasked with the management of Transmission Network Planning & Support Team.

The team is involved in modeling, planning, design, optimization and project management of reliable transport systems /networks in support of timely transmission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

·       Network Capacity Management, which will involve modeling and planning of Transmission systems/network and respective capacity planning and analysis.

·       End-to-End Project management of Transmission initiatives from inception of plans, Projects handover to Network Monitoring and management of transmission systems/equipment suppliers.

·       Drive prudent financial management within the transmission relm i.e. both planning, utilization and evaluate capital and operating expenditures within business requirements.

·       Drive trials & other innovative integrations in respect of transmission models through vendors & suppliers

·       Manage a team of highly specialized transmission planners & support engineers. This will involve skills enhancements, coaching & mentoring, and offer technical expertise where required.

Minimum requirements

·       Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Telecommunications

·       6 years experience with 3 years specialized role in a busy telecommunications environment Involved in installations /commissioning and planning of major telecomm projects especially in the transmission field.

·       Knowledge in Pathloss design tool will be an added advantage

·       Demonstrate the ability to analyze the network transmission elements requirements and provide solution/recommendations

·       Project Management training and experience.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Thursday 11th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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