Regional Head – RF Planning, Optimization & Deployment (RMI Network Planning, Optimization & Deployment Dep)

Job Description:

About Organization

Rakuten Mobile, a part of Rakuten Group, is a leading global mobile network operator that is revolutionizing the telecommunications industry. As a trailblazer in innovative technologies, we are at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge mobile solutions. Our mission is to transform mobile communication for consumers and businesses alike, utilizing the latest advancements in 5G, AI, and IoT.

We are seeking a visionary Regional Head to lead RF planning, optimization, and deployment activities. You will be responsible for delivering superior network coverage, capacity, and quality while driving the transformation toward autonomous, AI-driven network operations. By leveraging closed-loop automation and agentic workflows, you will ensure our network remains the benchmark for performance and innovation.

Job Duties

• RF Engineering Leadership: Lead end-to-end RF planning for network expansion, modernization, and capacity growth. Drive optimization programs to enhance coverage, throughput, latency, and overall customer experience.

• Deployment Excellence: Oversee RF design readiness and provide deployment support for new site rollouts, upgrades, and modernization initiatives. Partner with cross-functional teams (Transmission, Core, Operations, Commercial) to ensure timely, high-quality execution.

• AI & Autonomous Transformation: Drive AI/ML-enabled use cases across the RF lifecycle. Lead autonomous optimization initiatives using agentic workflows to support closed-loop monitoring, analysis, and execution.

• Process Automation: Identify and implement automation opportunities for anomaly detection, congestion forecasting, parameter recommendation, and post-deployment validation.

• Performance Management: Analyze OSS data, drive test outputs, and performance trends to proactively identify issues and implement corrective actions.

• Vendor & Team Management: Manage vendor/partner deliverables regarding quality, timelines, and innovation. Lead team capability development in RF engineering and AI-enabled operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: 10+ years in wireless/mobile network engineering with deep expertise in RF planning and optimization; 5+ years in a leadership role within network engineering or operations.

• Technical Depth: Mastery of LTE/5G radio networks, RF design, propagation modeling, link budget analysis, interference management, and capacity planning.

• Tools & Platforms: Proficiency in OSS platforms, drive test tools, planning software, GIS platforms, and network performance analytics.

• Innovation Mindset: Understanding of AI/ML applications in telecom, automation frameworks, and data-driven optimization.

• Communication: English proficiency is required; Japanese language capability is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dense urban network environments (e.g., Tokyo) and understanding of Japanese telecom market dynamics.

• Hands-on experience with 5G rollout, SON, AIOps, closed-loop automation, or autonomous network operations.

• Exposure to agentic AI workflows or advanced intelligent operations platforms.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking, technical leadership, and data-driven problem solving.

• Strong execution focus with an innovation-first mindset.

• Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.

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