Transmission Solution Architect Job at Ericsson Nigeria

[Jobrib]

Job Title: Transmission Solution Architect

Reference: 00106430  

Employer: Ericsson Nigeria

Ericsson is a world leading provider of communications technology and services. Our offerings include services, consulting, software and infrastructure within Information and Communications Technology for telecom operators and other industries. Today, more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic goes through Ericsson networks in over 180 countries, and we support customer's networks servicing more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Using innovation to empower people, business and community, 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 to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, operating across borders in over 180 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture and an innovative and engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. They share a passion to win and a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning and growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to reach your career goals.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!

Job Summary: NRO (Network Rollout) provides senior competence to support deliveries across the region. Competence Domain SA & SME is looking to recruit Senior Transmission RAN Solution Architects to join its team based in Nigeria.

Description: As a senior Solution Architect, you will be responsible for managing customer requirements and proposing solutions utilizing Ericsson and 3rd party products. The senior Solution Architect is engaged with the account team from pre-sales through the implementation and conclusion stages of the project. The senior Solution Architect is experienced in handling scope change and also demonstrates strong leadership capabilities. As a senior Solution Architect your role is at the centre of activities, entailing a high level of interaction with the customer organization and the necessary internal units in Ericsson.

Main Responsibilities:

•   Analyse complex customer requirements and propose technical and competence development solutions

•   Select or propose 3rd party suppliers/products for the Customer Solution as required.

•   Provide the specified customized solutions, covering several domains and layers in the customer network. Products

•   Drive changes in the methods, processes and guidelines within the customer organization or internally demonstrating leadership.

•   When applicable participate as a member of Core 3 team.

•   Drive Add on sales and new business opportunities during the entire process in order to contribute to increased sales volumes.

•   Manage teams of less experienced Solution Architect or Service Engineers in Customer Projects.

Qualifications:

You have the following:

•   Minimum of BE in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

•   Minimum of 8 years Telecom Experience and including at least 5 years in a customer facing role as a solution architect

•   Strong architecture design and modelling capabilities

•   Strong track record in engaging with C-level at customers

•   Very strong knowledge on RAN systems such as WCDMA, CDMA, GSM, IPRAN and ETRAN and services such as design/planning, optimisation, network performance review.

•   Strong E2E GSM, WCDMA and LTE network architecture knowledge

•   Ability to use Transmission Planning tool will be an added advantage.

Job: Solution Architect

Primary Location: NG-Lagos-Lagos

Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Apply to this job

[Jobrib]