RF Planning Manager

Billions of objects worldwide will be connected to the Internet; their data will be stored in the cloud and will participate in the digitalization of our environment. Having a global, simple, low-cost and low-power connectivity solution is fundamental. This is the challenge that Sigfox addresses by deploying a low-bandwidth dedicated network, already present in 60 countries.
 Created in 2010 the company is a recognized global pioneer and leader in a sector that is already disrupting business models and will revolutionize the whole of society. The ambition of Sigfox, embodied in the slogan "Make Things Come Alive", is to give a voice to the physical world around us and to allow these billions of objects to play a role in economic and social development. 

This is a leadership role that involves customer management and significant hands-on activities, often "doing" as well as "managing" and filling gaps in capabilities across the Technology, Sales, and Operations teams. 
The Manager, RF Planning, is accountable for defining the technical requirements, RF design, as well as the implementation, customer acceptance and optimization of Sigfox IoT Network and Network Coverage Solutions. 
Key responsibilities include leadership of RF engineering professionals and direct engagement with customers to deliver fully operational IoT networks that meet or exceed contractual service level agreements (SLAs), on time and on budget. The incumbent will collaborate closely with Sigfox USA Networks deployment, operations, and customer support teams to prioritize and manage the deployment pipeline. The Manager will establish and enforce testing and performance standards that ensure timely compliance with contractual performance metrics and customer requirements.

As the RF Planning Manager, you will be responsible for :

• Develop and manage design configuration control to efficiently manage and organize design documentation from concept to completion.
• Review, update and maintain, and enforce RF design standards and guidelines that are consistent with customer and industry standards.
• Effectively present a design and it’s justification internally and externally.
• Demonstrate ability to drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining network performance KPIs.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in wireless network design, performance testing, and network optimization.
• Responsible for supporting the Sales organization and addressing Customer requests and network-related inquiries.
• Proactively, communicate, create and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Lead and mentor other Planning team members to continuously develop their technical knowledge and RF design competency. 
• Track and manage all projects, provide analyses and trends on these projects, and prepare reports and analyses necessary for customer meetings and presentations. 
• Collaborate with Vice President of Networks to evaluate emerging technologies and develop technical solutions to support innovation and new product initiatives. 

• Four year Engineering degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or an MBA is strongly preferred.
• 5/8 years RF optimization and system performance engineering experience, at least five of which directly involves designing cellular networks as a primary job responsibility.
• Five years management or supervisory experience in a wireless network engineering role.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience and a PMP, demonstrating the ability to effectively manage complex deployment schedules with multiple inter-dependent tasks in a wireless network development environment.
• Solid understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) propagation theory, model tuning, planning tools and the site design process.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Experience establishing, managing, and maintaining workflow processes and procedures.
• Excellent planning skills; ability to effectively manage priorities for self and team to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Strong relationship-development skills resulting in long term, mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Experience with developing standards and design packages to meet internal and external customer requirements. Proven experience supporting the Sales organization and addressing Customer requests and network-related inquiries.

But more importantly, you need to have the sigfox mindset : Change player, Entrepreneur, Multi-cultural, Expert, Ambitious & humble.
 
 "Sigfox, as a learning organization and open minded on Diversity is ready to welcome Extra-ordinary people and adapt their workplace".