Head of Network Engineering (Telecom)

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Head of Network Engineering (Telecom)

The Client

Our client owns and operates a rapidly expanding CDMA network that provides advanced yet affordable cellular telecommunications service that offers crystal clear voice communication and fast data access.

In view of its continued growth, our client is interested in bringing on board a senior telecom network engineering professional to help grow the company into one of Asia’s largest telecom operators.

Position : Head of Network Engineering (Telecom)

Location : Major City, South East Asia

Responsibilities

As the overall head of the network engineering function, the selected candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of engineering functions – from planning to roll-out and operations and maintenance – of a rapidly expanding CDMA network including Core infrastructure, RAN, BSS, Backhaul and Backbone Transmission, IN and VAS. He/she will be responsible for selection, development and management of vendors for products, technologies and services; CAPEX and OPEX planning and management for all network requirements; functional and administrative management of the department; reporting to the management; and leadership and talent development for the network team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering from a reputed university.
• About 20 years of experience in the telecom industry with at least 3-5 years in a similar capacity
• Strong exposure to CDMA 2000 platform
• Prior experience in rolling out country-wide or region-wide networks
• Exposure to planning, dimensioning and roll out of infrastructure for Core, RAN, BSS, Backhaul and Backbone Transmission, IN and VAS.
• Excellent managerial and leadership skills
• Team player. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in multi-ethnic teams; and travel extensively
• Strong business focus

The position is open to candidates of all nationalities. Our client would offer an attractive expat package commensurate with the qualification, experience and seniority level of the selected candidate.

Application

Please apply, with a detailed resume (with educational qualifications, detailed work experience and achievements, key functional and personal skills/strengths, professional referees, current compensation, and relevant contact details) - preferably in MS WORD - to :

Mrigank Ojha, Exec Vice President
Maxima Global Executive Search Pte Ltd

36 Robinson Road, #12-01

City House, Singapore 068877

Tel : +65-6536-1828
Fax : +65-6536-9877

Email : telecom@maxima.com.sg