Ericsson
Principal Solution Architect at Ericsson. Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Principal Solution Architect
Req ID: 537752
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
- We are now looking for a Principal Solution Architect, who will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions for the customers.
- In this role, you will also be accountable for providing profitable business for Ericsson by translating customer needs, and technology opportunities into detailed technical offering, solutions and proposals.
Responsibilities
You will:
- Lead a team with various experiences (SME, Solution Architect & Senior Engineer), delivering Radio Access Network, Design, Tuning, Optimization services.
- Lead the setup of delivery models and ways of working for the services and solutions sold
- Customer engagement in advanced technical discussions to understand customer requirements and propose strategic advice and direction
- Setup and negotiate KPI acceptance/exit criteria with the customer for services that will be delivered.
- Ensure project delivery team adherence to delivery model and ways of working.
- Work across disciplines at any point in the project lifecycle, from strategy to design to implementation to operations and maintenance
- Provide Radio network strategic and architecture planning, ensuring robustness, scalability, interoperability, and appropriate technology
- Proficient in Network Design on multiple technologies and multiple streams (RAN, TRM and RNC), including but not limited to:
- Include link budgets analysis.
- Initial system design and dimensioning,
- System dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis,
- Coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, Network planning, interference analysis and optimization using EDOS DP.
- Network Planning to meet design targets and Final Network acceptance with customer
- Work across disciplines at any point in the project lifecycle, from strategy to design to implementation to operations and maintenance
- Responsible for coverage analysis of GSM/WCDMA/LTE networks. Responsibilities include coverage/capacity analysis,
- Proposal for coverage/capacity enhancement to meet the acceptance target.
- Creating & Studying RF coverage maps, perform simulations and identify problem areas, also troubleshooting areas with poor coverage and Quality and recommending suitable solutions.
- Proficient in using Planning (Asset/Ericsson Tools) tool extract data as per design requirements
- Draft RF design solutions to address RAN network issues to be reviewed by Radio Planning Supervisor/Manager.
- Proposal for coverage/capacity enhancement, Network optimization to meet the acceptance target.
- Prepare and submit periodic coverage map and reports, Able to suggest design changes for Network improvement GSM/WCDMA/LTE network.
- Support Site acquisition team and Regional Teams to find the suitable site locations to build sites based on nominal plans
- Validating the technical site survey details and provide valuable feedback and correction if required
- End to End process review to strengthen and optimize solutions, processes and methodologies leading to higher efficiency and quality assured delivery
- Interfacing with Internal and External Teams (GSC), coordinating and validating the technical work of a small group of RF Engineers
- Provide support to Sales and solution department, also engage with presales activities, including pre-studies
- Participate in customer projects, handling scope, risks, changes and customer expectations.
- Setup alignment, communication, and processes between NDO and other project streams including NRO, Sales, EP and MS
Requirements
To be successful in the role you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree and above in Electronics and Communication or relevant fields.
- At least 15+ years of multi-technology experience in Radio Networks Design Strategic Planning, and Solutions
- Deep understanding of the latest technological trends in Radio Network, including Small Cells, CA, MIMO, IOT etc.
- Strong Experience on Design and Planning, experience in Ericsson Network Design Tools, Radio Products, and Solutions (GSM, WCDMA and LTE)
- Good understanding of advanced and complex radio networks and should be able to assist with advanced Planning and creative design solutions
- Must have customer-facing and engagement experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective communication and relationship development with customer
Additional Requirements:
- Self-motivated. Ability to work under pressure and learn independently.
- Good presentation, time management and leadership skills & ability to work with diverse backgrounds
- Result oriented with focus on customer satisfaction and project delivery
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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