Group Technology RAN Lead

About the position

Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Strategy & Development

• Develop technology strategies, architectures, and operating models for infrastructure businesses and joint venture initiatives.
• Support business case development, technical due diligence, and commercial assessments.
• Align infrastructure strategies with broader technology, operational, and commercial objectives.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with vendors, investors, infrastructure providers, and customers.
• Support the establishment and resourcing of infrastructure programme teams.

End-to-End Network Planning

• Develop integrated plans covering active and passive network infrastructure.
• Lead infrastructure assessments and technical due diligence activities.
• Develop fibre deployment strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead integrated planning across:
  • Radio Access Networks (RAN)
  • Microwave transmission
  • Fibre infrastructure
  • Core network interconnections
• Produce capacity forecasts, coverage plans, and deployment strategies.
• Drive network optimisation initiatives to improve performance while managing capital and operational expenditure.
• Prepare technical specifications supporting procurement and sourcing activities.

Infrastructure & Asset Management

• Define technical standards for tower infrastructure, site design, and power systems.
• Enable infrastructure sharing, co-build programmes, and multi-tenant deployment models.
• Oversee infrastructure lifecycle activities including planning, acquisition, construction, and acceptance.

IT, Digital Platforms & Cybersecurity

• Define end-to-end technology architecture supporting infrastructure operations, including:
  • Network platforms
  • Enterprise systems
  • Operations Support Systems (OSS)
  • Business Support Systems (BSS)
  • Network Operations Centre (NOC) platforms
  • Cybersecurity frameworks
• Support system integration, automation, governance, and future-state architecture.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Programme Delivery

• Lead infrastructure deployment programmes from planning through implementation and operational handover.
• Coordinate vendors, delivery partners, and procurement activities.
• Provide governance, programme reporting, and executive stakeholder updates.
• Support programme management offices and cross-functional delivery teams.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Management

• Engage with mobile network operators, infrastructure providers, regulators, investors, and strategic partners.
• Support licensing processes and regulatory engagements.
• Provide technical expertise during commercial negotiations and partnership discussions.
• Collaborate with legal teams on commercial and infrastructure agreements.

Governance & Executive Reporting

• Participate in governance forums and steering committees.
• Prepare executive-level reporting on programme progress, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between technology, commercial, legal, and operational stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Radio Access Network (RAN) Strategy & Planning
• Infrastructure Development & Network Sharing
• Programme & Stakeholder Management
• Technology Architecture & Commercial Strategy