ASSISTANT MANAGER POWER PLANNING

SupportFinity™; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an Asst. Manager Power Planning to handle technical and budget planning for power systems at cell sites. Responsibilities include evaluating power system requirements, managing budgets, supporting contracting, and coordinating deployment resources. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and over 5 years of experience in power planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in power planning.
• Proven experience in BTS power systems planning, operation, and maintenance.
• Expertise in project cost planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluation of power system requirements.
• Manage budgeting, CAPEX evaluation for Cell Sites Power Domain.
• Prepare RFPs and support contracting for power systems.

Skills

Innovative problem-solving skills

Self-motivated and proactive attitude

Customer-centric leadership

Good negotiation skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Effective time management

Strategic thinking

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Telecommunication, or Power Engineering

Tools

Telecom power products

Job description

Job Purpose

• Asst. Manager Power Planning will be a subject matter expert in Cell Sites Power Planning domain and will be responsible for detailed technical and budget planning of power systems for new sites, expansions, and operational sites. This includes analyzing load and load-shedding profiles, utilizing advanced technologies, and conducting total cost of ownership analysis.
• This position requires close collaboration with business partners and technical teams to prioritize and manage the end-to-end design and cost pipeline for power systems. It also involves coordinating with network deployment and construction teams to prioritize deployment pipelines and allocate resources effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform detailed technical evaluation of power system requirements in CMPAK network.
• Manage budgeting and CAPEX evaluation for the Cell Sites Power Domain, including PR & PO processes, invoice verification, and investment capitalization.
• Prepare RFPs, conduct technical evaluations, and support contracting and delivery management for rectifier systems, battery banks, cabinets, solar and other energy/power systems, and DG procurement.
• Assist in power mapping and finalization of designs for new physical sites, USF projects, RAN expansions, power upgrades, and swaps for operational sites.
• Conduct trials to explore advanced power products.
• Analyze and evaluate installed power systems and upgrades to meet KPIs.
• Maintain databases for power systems, network availability, and PR/PO/delivery trackers.
• Support NOMC, regional, RAN, and transmission teams for ongoing projects and upgrades.
• Manage inventory for power systems, including reusability and disposal plans.
• Implement mid-term and long-term strategies for cell site power planning.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Telecommunication, or Power Engineering from a reputable institute.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.

Skills - Generic

• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
• Customer-centric leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Effective time management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to multitask, focus on results, and manage time efficiently.

Skills - Job Specific

• Expertise in telecom power products, including renewable energies.
• Proven experience in BTS power systems planning, operation, and maintenance.
• Excellent knowledge of cell site power planning principles, tools, and techniques.
• Strong understanding of project cost planning, CAPEX & OPEX budgeting, BOM preparation, and audits.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.