Grade Level: L1
Location: Islamabad
Last date to apply: 26 August 2025
What is Specialist RAN Planning?
Preparing E2E proposals of Radio Access Network (RAN) and successfully implementing them to provide voice and data coverage. It would require experience in RF Planning, RF Optimization, Multi-Technology (2G\3G\4G and upcoming), Multi-Vendor, grip on relevant Tools and interpersonal skills to be able to work in challenging cross functional teams with multiple vendors and customers.
The role reports directly to the Manager RAN Planning and has 7 people reporting directly into it with an extended team of 8 team members.
What does Specialist RAN Planning do?
· Design network and link budgets using Asset, Global Mapper, GE and MapInfo
· Align equipment required to implement proposed network designs with vendors
· Prepare financial numbers required to purchase equipment and services
· Co-ordinates with vendor and arrange discussion for RFP
· Fulfilling the PTA requirements of Nationwide obligations
· Complete new documentation after alignment with the vendor for new capacity solutions
· BOQ verification, PO-PR Tracking, Project implementation plans and equipment tracking for meeting Rollout/capacity enhancement timelines
· Equipment reconciliation and tracking with vendors, operations, rollout and warehousing
· Site selection for capacity, Low revenue sites relocation with coordination for other teams
· New solutions trials, KPI’s monitoring, benchmarks, reporting and Dashboards
· New technology trials with detailed analysis for suitability with networks
· Network database verifications, new sites Rollout tracking and resolution of indicated issues
· Co-ordination with commercial/finance teams and formulation of Rollout Plans
· Quick resolution of issues raised by PTA & CRA to ensure timely closure of open discussions
· PAC & FAC validation as per issued PO and acceptance
· Engage Vendors for multiple new solutions and new technologies
· Prepare network congested cells analysis & guideline to educate the other stakeholders
· Hand on experience on Radio Network Planning tools & engage team for standardization.
· Take initiatives for process improvement and identify loopholes for increased efficiency.
· Coordinate and follow-up with multiple stakeholders for issue resolution.
Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements
What are we looking for and what does it require to be Specialist RAN Planning?
· 1-2 year experience in RAN Planning
· BS\BE in Electrical\Electronics\Telecom\Computer
· LTE, 5G, UMTS, 2G RAN planning & Optimization experience
· Expert level command on planning tools like Asset
· Able to travel frequently as per requirement
· Expertise in performance monitoring tools and drive test tools
· Command over USF procedures like Network Planning, Documentation, CR, MIF, MS offering
· Multi-Vendor experience (Hardware knowledge, Site solution locking, performance monitoring)
· Vendor, internal & external stakeholder management
· Innovative and can come up with out of the box solutions
· Knowledge of future technologies and ability to carry out future technology trials
· Communication and presentations skills to make solutions/ideas understandable for respective audience segments
· Drive for results to own initiatives and continuously evolve in line with analysis and feedback
· Ability to work effectively in a pressure and multitasking environment
· Microsoft Office
Benefits
As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.
Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession.
As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 75 million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.