RAN & Transmission Planning Engineer - VOIS

Who We Are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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About This Role

We are seeking a RAN & Transmission Planning Engineer to manage and execute network planning activities across Radio Access Network, Access Transmission and Fixed Digital domains. You will implement market-requested updates within Planning Inventory tools, support data commissioning and apply scripting to automate planning activities. This role is based in Bangalore and works closely with Configuration, Operations and Market Unit teams to deliver accurate network changes in line with agreed procedures, service-level agreements and performance targets.

What You'll Do

• Manage and execute planning activities across RAN, Access Transmission and Fixed Digital networks
• Implement regional market requirements and approved changes within Planning Inventory tools.
• Review planning requests for accuracy, completeness and readiness before implementation
• Prepare and execute planning data changes in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements, service-level agreements and key performance indicators
• Develop and apply Python, SQL or Shell scripting to automate planning tasks and data updates
• Support data commissioning and enable the smooth integration and activation of network elements.
• Collaborate with Configuration, Operations, Market Units and other cross-functional teams to implement network changes effectively
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and support audit readiness
• Put customers first, adapt effectively to change, deliver results and communicate clearly with stakeholders
  
  

Who You Are

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science or a related discipline
• You have at least six years of relevant experience in RAN and Transmission network planning or configuration
• You understand mobile network architecture across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, together with transmission technologies and Fixed Digital networks.
• You have practical experience with Mobile Cramer and network Planning Inventory tools such as Cramer and ANN.
• You understand RAN technologies, particularly 2G, 4G and 5G
• You have knowledge of SDH transmission and IP technology, supported by CCNA-level knowledge or an equivalent capability.
• You can use Python, SQL, Shell or comparable technologies to script and automate data-processing activities.
• You bring analytical and structured problem-solving skills, together with effective communication and coordination capabilities
• You can work collaboratively across technical, operational and market-facing teams while maintaining data quality and process compliance
  
  

Not a perfect fit

Concerned you may not meet every requirement Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's In It For You

• An opportunity to support multi-technology network planning across RAN, Access Transmission and Fixed Digital domains
• Practical involvement in market-driven network updates, planning data changes and data commissioning
• Exposure to collaboration across Configuration, Operations and Market Unit teams
• The opportunity to improve network planning efficiency through data scripting and automation
• Experience working within defined quality, service-level agreement, key performance indicator and audit-readiness requirements
  
  

What Skills You Will Learn

• Advanced use of Cramer, ANN and related Planning Inventory systems for network planning and data management
• Automation of planning activities using Python, SQL, Shell and associated tooling
• End-to-end coordination of planning changes across RAN, Access Transmission and Fixed Digital environments
• Data commissioning practices for the integration and activation of network elements
• Quality assurance, planning-request validation, technical documentation and audit-readiness practices
• Cross-functional stakeholder coordination across Configuration, Operations and regional Market Units
  
  

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

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We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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