What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio Access Network Engineer (O&M) position at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company?
We are seeking an experienced Customer Support Engineer – RAN with strong Operations & Maintenance (O&M) expertise to support a live Radio Access Network (RAN) environment onsite in Memphis, TN.
🚨 This position is 100% onsite in Memphis, TN. Remote candidates will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for RAN network elements
- Execute first-level troubleshooting for RAN alarms, incidents, and performance issues
- Support network activities, upgrades, and maintenance windows
- Escalate unresolved issues to vendor support as required
- Prepare and update incident reports and activity documentation
- Work closely with field, NOC, and engineering teams to maintain network stability
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
- Hands-on RAN Operations & Maintenance experience (years must be specified)
- Recent Nokia RAN experience (within the last 2 years)
- Proven experience working with Nokia RAN equipment
- Strong understanding of LTE and 5G NR RAN architectures
- Ability to troubleshoot live production RAN networks
What You Will Be Doing
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with Ericsson’s strategic objectives
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
- Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure flawless execution
- Manage project budgets, track expenses, and maintain cost controls
- Monitor and report project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders
- Lead project meetings including status reviews, risk assessments, and post-mortems
- Drive clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients
- Apply Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies based on project needs
- Ensure compliance with Ericsson’s project management governance and standards
What You Will Bring to the Table
- 5 years of IT project management experience, preferably in telecommunications, IT, or technology environments
- Proven success managing multiple, complex infrastructure or migration projects
- Strong attention to detail with consistent on-time delivery
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification required
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 initiatives is a strong plus
What you didn’t know about us:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Long-Term growth potential
- 401k
- With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
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