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RF Connect

Network Operations Director

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$83K - $112K/yr

Lead all NOC operations supporting RAN , Packet Core , and Backhaul environments. * Manage network ... Partner with engineering teams on capacity planning , network optimization , and technology ...

Cognizant

Software Research Engineer - C++

Warren, MI · On-site

Responsibilities : • Develop an Open Radio Access Network O-RAN networking infrastructure in an O ... management, and quality of service capabilities to improve in Vehicle WiFi use experience. • ...

CED Systems

Field Integration Technician

Detroit, MI · On-site

Must have experience with Nokia BTS manager. * Experience with AT&T Equipment is preferred ... Associates Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or related field preferred. High ...

Aptiv

Strategic OB Sales Development Lead

Troy, MI · On-site

... g., CTOs, engineers) * CRM proficiency: Experience with sales tools like Salesforce, 6sense ... Skilled at researching accounts and prospects (e.g., telecom NEPs like Nokia or automotive OEMs ...

Aptiv PLC

Strategic OB Sales Development Lead

Troy, MI · On-site

... g., CTOs, engineers) * CRM proficiency: Experience with sales tools like Salesforce, 6sense ... Skilled at researching accounts and prospects (e.g., telecom NEPs like Nokia or automotive OEMs ...

Aptiv

Strategic OB Sales Development Lead

Troy, MI · On-site

... g., CTOs, engineers) * CRM proficiency: Experience with sales tools like Salesforce, 6sense ... Skilled at researching accounts and prospects (e.g., telecom NEPs like Nokia or automotive OEMs ...

Aptiv

Senior Security & Compliance Engineer - eLxr

Troy, MI · On-site

$108K - $149K/yr

... RAN networks in the world with Vodafone. The company has received industry recognition for its ... Manage encryption tools (e.g., OpenSSL and related libraries) and ensure cryptographic compliance.

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Senior Project Manager

Troy, MI · On-site

... RAN networks in the world with Vodafone. The company has received industry recognition for its ... Engineering project and personnel management skills as demonstrated by successfully planning and ...

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Rivian

Senior Global Supply Manager, Electronics

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$144K - $145K/yr

Partner with Engineering on component lifecycle stability, obsolescence management, and End-of-Life (EOL) planning. * Closely work with the supplier and cross-functional teams to gauge the need for ...

Aptiv

Senior Outbound Product Manager, Private Cloud

Troy, MI · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

... largest Open RAN networksin the world with Vodafone. The company has received industry ... Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to translate AI and Edge AI capabilities into ...

Deloitte

Finance Analytics & AI Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field from an accredited ... Our Managers are expected to contribute to the firm's growth and development in a variety of ways.

Aptiv

Senior Outbound Product Manager, Private Cloud

Troy, MI · On-site

$119K - $158K/yr

... largest Open RAN networksin the world with Vodafone. The company has received industry ... Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to translate AI and Edge AI capabilities into ...

Aptiv

Test Automation Technical Leader - eLxr Linux

Troy, MI · On-site

$43.75 - $57.75/hr

... RAN networks in the world with Vodafone. The company has received industry recognition for its ... We are expanding our core engineering team and seeking a highly experienced Linux Test Automation ...

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What is the difference between Manager Nokia Ran Engineer vs Nokia RAN Technician?

AspectManager Nokia Ran EngineerNokia RAN Technician
CertificationsRelevant certifications like Nokia Certified Engineer, RAN certificationsBasic RAN-related certifications, technical training
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages projects, strategic planningFieldwork, equipment installation, troubleshooting
ResponsibilitiesDesign, planning, team management, high-level troubleshootingEquipment setup, maintenance, on-site troubleshooting

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Network Operations Director

Network Operations Director

RF Connect

Farmington Hills, MI • On-site

$83K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Company Description
RF Connect is a team of industry leaders transforming connectivity. We invest in our team, have fun, and give back to our community. We lead the way in the design, deployment, and support of high performance wireless networks and solutions. Our philosophy is simple - hire the best people, do the best work, and set the standard for the industry. Due to our growth and national expansion, we are currently seeking highly motivated, experienced, customer-oriented team members who are looking for an organization where they can make a major contribution and be an integral part of continued growth.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Network Operations Director to lead the overall performance, reliability, and operational excellence of RF Connect's Managed Services Network Operations Center (NOC). This leadership role oversees network monitoring, incident response, service assurance, and operational support across Radio Access Network (RAN), Packet Core, and Backhaul environments.
The Director will be responsible for maintaining high levels of network availability and customer satisfaction while ensuring service level commitments are achieved. In addition to operational leadership, this individual will serve as a senior customer-facing representative for key managed services accounts, participating in service reviews, escalations, and strategic customer discussions.
The ideal candidate possesses deep experience managing wireless network operations teams, strong technical expertise in cellular network infrastructure, and a demonstrated ability to lead customer-facing service organizations. Experience working for or supporting major wireless carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, DISH Wireless, or similar mobile network operators is highly preferred.
To be successful in this role you should have prior business-to-business customer support experience, have a tenacious customer-focused attitude, and have a strong knowledge base in order to manage and grow our Managed Services portion of our business. In this role you will report to our General Manager of Operator Services in our Farmington Hills, MI headquarters office. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with regular weekly travel to the headquarters office, as outlined in our Hybrid/Remote Work Policy. We will also consider remote applicants residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
What You'll Do (responsibilities)
Network Operations Leadership & Infrastructure Management (approx. 70-80% of the role)
  • Lead all NOC operations supporting RAN, Packet Core, and Backhaul environments.
  • Manage network performance, availability, and service assurance activities.
  • Direct incident response, escalation management, and root-cause analysis efforts.
  • Establish and monitor operational KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational automation.
  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance management, and development of NOC personnel.
  • Partner with engineering teams on capacity planning, network optimization, and technology upgrades.
  • Ensure operational readiness for LTE, 5G, CBRS, private wireless, and IoT deployments.

Customer & Service Management (approx. 20-30% of the role)
  • Serve as the senior operational contact for managed services customers.
  • Participate in customer escalations and critical issue resolution.
  • Conduct periodic service reviews and operational business reviews.
  • Communicate network performance and service metrics to customers.
  • Support customer retention and growth through exceptional service delivery.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Operations leadership on customer satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications
Experience You Have
  • 8+ years of telecommunications industry experience in IT, telecommunications, or managed services operations.
  • 5+ years managing NOC, service assurance, network operations, or managed services teams.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting cellular wireless networks, including RAN, Packet Core, and Backhaul environments.
  • Experience leading 24x7 operational support organizations.
  • Experience managing customer-facing service delivery and escalation processes.
  • Experience with AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, DISH Wireless, UScellular, Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Mavenir, or similar wireless carrier/vendor environments, highly preferred.
  • Experience supporting LTE, 5G, CBRS, private wireless, or neutral host networks, highly preferred.

Technical Skills You Have
  • Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, networking, managed services environments, 3GPP, RAN, Packet Core, etc.
  • Experience with network monitoring tools, Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) platforms, and ticketing systems.
  • Familiarity with network performance metrics, incident management, and service level management.

Core Competencies
  • Network Operations Management
  • Managed Services Delivery
  • SLA Management
  • Incident Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Telecommunications Infrastructure
  • Network Monitoring and Performance Optimization
  • Technical Account Management
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Data-driven decision making

Educational/Vocational Training You Have
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, certifications, or other technical training.
  • Any relevant certifications are a plus.

Environmental/Physical Demands
  • Must be capable of lifting within regulatory limits
  • This position sometimes operates in commercial construction sites, hospitals, and occupied commercial & government buildings. Some activities require the use of a ladder or lift and standing or walking for extended periods of time. When in the office uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Additional Information
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: Farmington Hills, MI, USA or Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Metro area; only US-based candidates with US work authorization considered, no outside recruiters
Education Level: 4-year college degree (or equivalent)
Travel: Occasional national travel required, as needed to support the business/department & customer site locations
Compensation Package
  • Competitive, commensurate with experience
  • Health benefits
  • HSA w/ company matching
  • 401k w/ company matching
  • PTO w/ rollover

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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