Senior Manager – Radio Frequency Planning Job at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria
Accepting Applications

Apply before May 22, 2026

Job Type Full-time
Experience Senior
Location Ikoye, Lagos
Category Telecommunication
Application Deadline May 22, 2026 6 days left

Job Description

Division: Network

Mission

The Senior Manager – RF Planning will manage and coordinate all RF/BSS planning activities across designated regions, ensuring cost-effective design, planning, and improvement of radio base station coverage and capacity. This role is critical to achieving MTN Nigeria’s annual network rollout objectives and supporting marketing and business plans.

You will also oversee the implementation of new business initiatives such as collocation and infrastructure sharing, while aligning regional RF planning requirements with MTN’s central strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Approve high-level BTS site and radio base station designs via integrated planning processes.

  • Review nominal RF network plans for coverage and capacity against marketing forecasts.

  • Track and monitor radio network dimensioning, performance, and KPIs.

  • Ensure compliance with best practices in planning and identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Manage radio network design to support subscriber growth forecasts.

  • Oversee rollout of nominal coverage and capacity nationwide.

  • Monitor detailed RF designs from regional teams for alignment with central strategy.

  • Ensure timely RF design delivery in line with regulatory requirements for GSM rollout.

  • Present rollout status and performance reports at Coverage Steercom meetings.

  • Maintain competitor activity knowledge and market intelligence.

  • Ensure low-level planning, monitoring, and performance testing feedback loops.

  • Drive timely provision of transmission, site acquisition, and dependencies for BTS rollout.

  • Ensure proper documentation of RF projects and procedures across regions.

  • Support identification of specialist tools and solutions for coverage and capacity enhancements.

Education & Qualifications

  • First degree in Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering (or related fields).

  • Fluent in English.

  • MSc in Telecommunications or equivalent is an advantage.

Experience

  • 6–13 years’ experience, including:

    • Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory/management role.

    • Experience in RF Planning and Optimization within dynamic telecom environments.

    • Multi-vendor network experience.

    • Familiarity with Ericsson and Huawei equipment desirable.

    • Experience in medium to large organizations.

About MTN Nigeria

At MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN), we are a purpose-driven, value-led organization. We believe in creating a workplace where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, empowered, and inspired to thrive.

Our culture is built on positivity, collaboration, and innovation. We are committed to delivering a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians.

Our Cultural Behaviors

  • Light It Up – Bring your full energy and value.

  • Raise Your Hand, Speak Your Mind – Respectfully challenge and share truth.

  • Collaborate, Don’t Isolate – Share knowledge and build others up.

  • Things Always Get Better Here – Take steps forward to improve and strengthen us.

Employee Value Proposition

At MTN Nigeria, you will:

  • Work with meaning

  • Connect to develop

  • Thrive in positivity

  • Grow with purpose

Equal Opportunity Employer

MTN Nigeria is committed to diversity and inclusion. Eligible females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

⚠️ Important Notice: MTN Nigeria does not request payment at any stage of recruitment. Report fraudulent activities via MTNN.ForensicServices@mtn.com.

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