Ran Performance Improvement Lead

Our Exciting Opportunity:

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services to mobile and fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, and more than 40 per cent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, businesses and 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 and society to help craft a more sustainable world.

Responsibilities

You will work within the NDO team providing E2E Support from Design to deployment within Performance management, explaining KPI trends and impacts. You will be responsible for organising Network trials articulating the purpose both internally and externally, documenting proposals, including HLD/LLD, Lab test support, making sure changes get implemented, and monitoring and reporting performance. Findings will be documented and analysed and the results presented to the client at the management and technical level. Recommendations for Network Performance improvement will then be taken forward and implemented. As Senior NDO SME 4G/5G (NSA/SA) Lead you must have strong presentation skills and possess the ability to clearly explain Ericsson strategy, conclusions and recommendations for parameter changes and feature usage to drive RAN Performance improvement. You will also work closely with the Acceptance team to ensure that deployment activities are not compromised, and the other parts of the organisation are coordinated and aligned with any 4G related feature or parameter implementation into the Network

Technical Proficiencies

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of RAN 4G & 5G Design and Optimisation experience with Ericsson Radio products

• Advanced understanding of RAN KPIs for performance monitoring, optimization techniques, features and processes of 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G technologies

• Advanced understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G (NSA/SA) Air interface standards, protocols and propagation characteristics

• Proven experience troubleshooting complex RAN site performance issues in a multivendor environment on RAN Swap and RAN Refresh projects (in a post-change verification/Post Performance Monitoring scenario) in order to achieve customer acceptance

• Must have knowledge of Ericsson tools such as ENM (radio configuration), AMOS, FAST, ITK, log readers/tools (LNGTOOL), tracing capabilities, ability to view, decode and analyse CTR’s, interpret L3 messaging (UETR/CTR), Baseband tracing is a plus.

• Also, is a plus to have knowledge of NDO Cognitive software modules.

• Must have Ericsson RAN SW experience on Ericsson radio features and functionality – not limited to, CA, VOLTE, traffic management, parameter design and optimisation according to performance data for best quality networks

• KPI understanding (K1/K2) and Swap box Acceptance knowledge are critical for this role as it will be required to support the Swap program following NPI/SI activities deployment.

• Familiar with PDU and NDO Service Line worldwide and managing complex RAN Feature introduction initiatives to improve Network Performance

• Able to prepare and present C-Level reports (emails/slide pack) from NPI / performance trials to internal/external senior management.

• Prepared to travel throughout the UK

Academic Background

• Degree Level / HND in Technical Discipline or Relevant Technical Experience within Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

• Domain experience: IT or Communication services

Why apply:

Are you looking to take the next step in your career with a company who can offer professional progression? Are you keen on a role that offers the option of flexible working?

If the answer is Yes to all the above, Ericsson offers all of this and more!

We can offer the opportunity to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment with like-minded professionals.

In the UK, Ericsson apply a policy of hybrid and flexible working as standard. Our aim is to support our employees to have a healthy work life balance. When joining our team you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you’re welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team.

Hybrid working means that whilst office based in either Reading and Coventry you will come together to collaborate and innovate to deliver for our customers and you will be supported to work from home for part of the working week. As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 life enhancing patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to set the bar for technology to be inclusive and accessible; empowering an intelligent, sustainable and connected world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that’s why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.

Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.

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