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Vodafone • İstanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Planning & Optimization Senior Expert

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Responsible from plan and optimize of regional radio network with the smart network strategies for the best network experience
• To implement alternative coverage and capacity solutions for both In building and outdoor locations so as to minimize the investment while maximizing the impact on the network’s performance
• Reviewing, testing and implementing the new products, tools and manage special projects, trials for new technologies
• Perform 2G/4G/5G site planning and optimization using related tools
• Capacity and congestion management and dimensioning
• Leading the RF projects, ensure the completion within timelines
• Analysis of KPIs, detailed 4G/5G parameter audits, fine tuning and inconsistency checks based on new features and network requirement.
• Knowledge of Huawei equipments, features and parameters
• RAN protocols, trace collection and analysis
• Thorough knowledge on antennas structure, propagation and link budget
• Big event management experience
• Provide support to drivet test teams

Who you are

• Graduated from Electrical/Electronics/Communication engineering departments
• 10+ years of mobile technology experience
• Good command of English
• Strong planning & organizing skills
• Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills
• Engagement with internal stakeholders in cross-functional organization
• Expertise in RF planing and optimization, DT measurement and post-processing tools (ex. Atoll, Mapinfo, Tems, Actix, Son Master, M2000, Discovery)
• Strong database / sql / python skills
• Has to have Driving License in B Class

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

Company benefits

UK (28), India (22), Egypt (21), Hungary (20), Romania (20), Albania (22), Turkey (14) days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – work for up to 20 days/year abroad (dependant on country)
Annual bonus – dependant on company performance
Employee discounts
Personal development days – once per quarter
Learning platform – access to Harvard Business Publishing, MIT Horizon and Skillsoft
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced paternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Volunteer days – up to 5 days
Coaching – access to a free certified internal pool of coaches
Mentoring
Carer’s leave
Adoption leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced sick days
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
Employee assistance programme
Complimentary Medical Services – 24/7 online doctor service
Compassionate leave
Home office set up
Buddy scheme
Referral bonus
Early finish Fridays
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning license

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