Executive Search – Director Radio & Backhaul Engineering Job at MB Management Gm

Executive Search - Director Radio & Backhaul Engineering

The person responsible for the “how” (planning, selection, guidelines, measurement, optimization) and will be responsible for 80% of the CTO budget, will report directly to the CTO and lead a team of approximately 100 persons.

His/her responsibilities are described in the following section.

Professional Requirements

• Business Leader – smart and analytical person, able to anticipate future (5G) network usage/needs
• Define innovation strategy and plan all related actions – knowing existing and anticipated future usage patterns for relevant industries (in close cooperation with HQ)
• Define, select, and introduce technologies for Radio Access and Transport Backhaul networks (securing state-of-the-art technologies in an efficient manner)
• Strategic/central planning for Radio Access Networks as well as transport mobile Backhaul
• Decision making on selection of service providers/suppliers for implementation and rollout services (securing best decisions for rollout efficiency vs. available budget and strategic priorities)
• Oversee technology rollout for Radio Access and Transport Network and set-up quality system to ensure in-time/budget/quality rollout (the actual roll-out management is provided by a different department “Regional Deployment”)
• Design and ensure optimization/performance improvement of network (securing customer experience on access network)
• Owning and managing/steering implementation services budget (~550m€ CAPEX) as well as OPEX, maximizing outcome of economic resources
• He/She will cooperate closely with his/her peers (department heads), including:
  • Regional Deployment
  • Operations and Quality
  • Engineering Core and Services
  • Network Economics and Transport

Personal Requirements

• Empathetic and solution-oriented person – convincing communication and presentation skills – create enthusiasm
• International and open mindset – people leadership (develop, lead, and motivate) – people change management expertise
• English language skills (German/Spanish optional), understanding of German culture

Note: We are an equal opportunities employer. All descriptions include all suitable candidates regardless of their sex, ethnic affiliation, sexual orientation, etc.