Sunday 6 May 2012

Airtel Jobs - Head Network Operations Job Vacancy


Job Title: HEAD NETWORK OPERATIONS

About this Job:
Responsible to: NETWORK DIRECTOR

Job Purpose:

Operate, maintain and manage network operations to ensure that the Glass Ball of customer experience does not fall 24/7/365, delivering operational excellence and +1 Network Experience.

Key Result Areas

1. Develop and manage comprehensive CAPEX and OPEX budgets that are supportive of the business plans.

2. Support the planning section to prepare technical plans for network growth and expansion.

3. Drive and oversee active and passive network operations, optimization and maintenance to achieve desired service stability, quality of experience and efficiencies.

4. Develop and lead network operations processes and best practices in conjunction with the MS and MC partners.

5. Responsible for the governance of the 2G/3G/IN network MS and AMC partners to deliver desired network coverage, quality of service &experience as well as operational efficiencies.

6. Responsible for partners and team management, engagement and capacity development.

Requirement:
Requirements:

• University Degree in Telecommunications and other related disciplines.

• 7-10 years’ experience with telecom operator with a minimum of 3- 5 years in management role.

• Technically strong in both active and passive telecom operations on GSM and CWMA systems.

• Able to handle, prioritize, multiple projects simultaneously.

• Able to operate in a performance driven organisation

• Successful background with stakeholder/ partner management.

• Inter group communication and interpersonal skills.

• Business S. commercial acumen.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.


How to apply:
• Attach copies of all academic documents.
• Soliciting of influence of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.

• We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants who do not hear from us within 3 weeks from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applicationsand CV’s with a day phone contact, address and an email address to: The Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Manager, airtel Mouse, Plot 40 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 6771, Kampala. Email: vacancies@ug.airtel.com Closing date: 9 May 2012.