[ref. p96694222] Technical Director–Network Planning & Optimization

Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end radio and transmission network planning and optimization across multi-technology environments (2G/3G/4G/5G and future evolution).
2. Define and drive long-term KPI/KQI performance strategies aligned with business objectives and emerging industry standard Identify areas of improvement, and implement solutions.
3. Oversee large-scale network transformation and swap programs, ensuring seamless delivery, operational excellence, and post-deployment performance assurance.
4. Serve as the highest-level technical authority, offering visionary guidance on radio and transmission architecture, spectrum utilization, and network evolution.
5. Engage with C-level stakeholders and external partners to represent technical strategies, influence decision-making, and support strategic customer engagements.
6. Lead cross-regional engineering, operations, and project teams to foster innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge transfer.
7. Mentor senior engineers and technical managers, building organizational capability and ensuring succession planning in critical technology domains.

Requirements:

1. 15+ years of progressive experience in telecom network architecture, planning, optimization, and leadership.
2. Deep technical expertise in wireless communications, including in-depth knowledge of 2G–5G technologies and network design principles.
3. Strong track record in leading KPI/KQI-driven transformation initiatives at national or regional scale.
4. Proven success in managing end-to-end network swap and modernization programs in complex operational environments.
5. Advanced understanding of Radio and Transmission technologies, spectrum planning, and performance engineering.
6. Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across business and technology domains.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multicultural teams and drive alignment across engineering, commercial, and customer-facing functions.