Overview
In this role you drive performance across Fixed Mobile Converged networks, leading RAN and Core analytics, automation, and troubleshooting. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to evolve FMC operations, including 5G, VoIP/VoWiFi, QoS, and security integration. You’ll shape KPI reporting, support new product deployments, and guide AI-assisted approaches to network optimization. This position offers impact on network reliability, customer experience, and strategic evolution of the FMC estate.
Responsibilities
- Support CIIM Mobile Core and RAN leads with performance optimization and KPI analysis dashboards
- Lead automation initiatives within the FMC team using AI, tooling, and reporting
- Oversee RAN and Core tooling for troubleshooting and fault resolution across FMC estate
- Manage evolution, operations, and maintenance of mobile RAN and Core components
- Provide analytics support for new product deployments and marketing information
- Drive KPI analytics and automation across Fixed Mobile Converged networks
- Lead project work to enhance or evolve systems and networks
- Contribute to RFPs for new FMC deployments
- Assist in FMC network evolution and changes, including new consumer offerings
- Maintain mobile core and RAN operations and support 5G SA and related technologies
- Collaborate with Security Architect to ensure security strategy and incident response
Key requirements
- Strong understanding of 2G/3G/4G/5G mobile networks
- Deep knowledge of mobile network performance management and RAN optimization principles
- Analytical skills to interpret network data and identify root causes
- Understanding of AI/ML applications in telecom operations
- Experience with mobile protocols (SCTP, BSSAP, RANNAP, SIP, Diameter, SS7)
- Knowledge of IP networks, routing, and security considerations
- Experience with telecom virtualised environments and project delivery
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management
- Willingness to work cross-departmentally and on-call rota
- Desire to learn and adapt to evolving tech landscape
- Desirable: AI-assisted troubleshooting, UNIX, scripting, Prince2/PMP, operator experience
- communication
- collaboration
- flexibility
- 2G/3G/4G/5G networking
- RAN optimization
- KPI analysis
Network Performance Lead - Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) in Douglas employer: Orchard Recruitment
As a Buyer at our internationally renowned engineering business, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to continuous improvement, all within a vibrant aerospace manufacturing environment that is at the forefront of industry advancements.
