Manager Access & Power Deployment

Zong 5G; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zong 5G in Pakistan seeks a Manager Access & Power Deployment to oversee Access Network, power expansions, D&R and inventory management across RAN sites and core locations. You will coordinate planning, implementation and deployment to ensure uptime and asset integrity.

Responsibilities cover end-to-end project management of site RAN and power expansions, network upgrades (3G/4G/5G), site surveys, equipment needs, design approvals and radio capacity upgrades. Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management of site RAN & Power expansions, Dismantling and relocation assignments ensuring network uptime and optimizing inventory to reduce downtime.
• Lead planning, design, and implementation of network upgrades, including 3G/4G/5G expansion.
• Manage installation and optimization of power systems (generators, UPS, batteries, solar) at cell sites and core locations.
• Manage end-to-end relocation of network assets with alignment to finance and fixed asset teams.
• Maintain accurate inventory of network equipment and coordinate with supply chain and vendors to avoid delays.
• Collaborate with vendors for procurement, installation, and support, ensuring SLA compliance and timely closure of POs and contracts in line with planning and supply-chain stakeholders.
• Supervise technical teams, conduct performance reviews and training.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manager Access & Power Deployment shall be responsible for Access Network, Power Expansions, D&R (Dismantling & Relocation) and Inventory Management to oversee the planning, implementation and deployment of RAN (Radio Access Network), site power infrastructure (generators/batteries) related projects and equipment inventory.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• End-to-end project management of site RAN & Power expansions, Dismantling and relocation assignments ensuring network uptime, and optimizing inventory to reduce downtime.

Access Network Expansion & Planning:

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of network upgrades, including 3G/4G/5G expansion.
• This includes timely completion of site surveys, determining equipment needs, design approvals and upgrading radio capacity.

Power & Infrastructure Expansion:

• Manage the installation and optimization of power systems (generators, UPS, batteries, solar solutions) at cell sites to ensure high availability, crucial for addressing power outages.
• Manage the installation and optimization of power systems (generators, UPS, batteries, solar solutions) on core locations as per assigned projects.

Relocation Project Management:

• Managing the end-to-end process of moving network assets (towers, BSS equipment, MW, NodeBs) from one site to another destination with proper alignment with financial books through finance and fixed asset teams.

Inventory & Asset Management:

• Maintain an accurate inventory of network equipment, including active (cards, modules) and passive (cables, power units) assets.
• Track project inventory, liaison with supply chain-warehousing teams and vendors to efficiently manage projects without delay.
• Collaborate with vendors for equipment procurement, installation, and support, ensuring SLA compliance and timely closure of POs and relevant contracts in alignment with network planning and supply-chain stakeholders.
• Supervise technical teams, conducting performance reviews and training.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

• In principle, have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree.