Senior Manager Transport (Transmission) Planning

About the role

Etisalat Afghanistan, a subsidiary of Etisalat UAE, is looking for a Senior Manager Transport (Transmission) Planning. The role covers transport budget planning, capital expenditure on equipment and the planning of transmission network upgrades, with work on fiber optic network design, LTE site dimensioning and transmission optimization.

Key responsibilities

• Plan the transport budget and capitalize equipment, and support tendering and negotiations for transmission network upgrade initiatives.
• Implement a transmission expansion plan aligned with distribution and integrated resource facility plans, and help define constraints at transmission interfaces.
• Assist in evaluating the need for additional training for departmental staff and follow up planning recommendations through deployment and operation.
• Take part in local, sub-regional and regional transmission committees and provide support in planning against required network capacity.
• Manage existing operations, implement new processes, and keep up with new technologies and developments in the core network.
• Advise subordinates, maintain relationships with vendors, manufacturers and consultants, and recommend suppliers meeting Etisalat standards for Transport Services Development.
• Compile and present technical and operational reports, interface closely with the Network Quality section, and propose procedure changes to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, adhering to quality and safety standards, and communicate network events, updates and risks to stakeholders.
• Review planning and implementation guidelines annually to reflect company strategy and the local market.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.