AGM - Central Performance & Optimization

VodafoneZiggo; Mohali; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited is seeking a TL Central Performance & Optimization to lead the performance and optimization of circle RAN networks. The role focuses on driving quality and customer experience across 2G/4G/5G/VoLTE, while guiding SMEs to ensure prompt monitoring and proactive optimization.

The position requires deep RAN expertise, leadership to manage zonal teams, and collaboration with central quality teams to implement improvements and ensure reliable network performance.

Qualifications

• B-Tech Electronics and Telecommunications with 10+ years of experience.
• In-depth knowledge of radio network parameters and optimization.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Experience with RAN optimization tools and performance KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network performance and optimize 2G/4G/5G/VoLTE to improve QoS.
• Lead Zonal RAN operation and DT teams, and resolve escalations.
• Provide technical guidance to circle zonal teams in RAN network.
• Perform end-to-end KPI analyses and recommend actions.
• Drive SA alarm and parameter audits for network health.
• Support new site rollouts with audits and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with Central Quality and SNOC on new nodes/features.
• Monitor utilization and optimize radio network capacity and spectrum.

Skills

Radio network optimization

Team leadership

Data-driven troubleshooting

Cross-functional coordination

Performance analysis

RAN knowledge (2G/4G/5G/VoLTE)

Education

B-Tech Electronics & Telecommunications

Tools

Ground Hog

OSS

Drive test tools

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AGM - Central Performance & Optimization

Location: Mohali, Punjab, IN

Function: Technology/ IOT/Cloud

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

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Role

TL Central Performance & Optimization

Job Level/ Designation

M2

Function / Department

Technology / Quality

Location

Mohali

Hiring Manager

Himanshu Nigam

Job Purpose

In the highly competitive telecom business, Network Quality is the key differentiator of customer satisfaction. This role will be accountable for quality and performance of circle RAN network and lead a team of SMEs to ensure prompt monitoring and optimization to deliver superior voice & data experience to customers.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Network performance analysis through Ground Hog/OSS/drive test/crowd sourced data and optimization to improve network quality (2G/4G/5G/VoLTE) & customer experience
• Handle Zonal RAN operation and Team management (Own Zonal Teams and DT Teams), resolve any Sales/Customer complaints, ensure Site Optimization for proper traffic distrubution and Site extraction.
• Provide technical guidance and support to circle zonal team in all aspects of RAN network.
• Perform in-depth analysis of performance E2E KPIs. Propose technology actions to improve performance.
• Network heath check to ensure consistent performance – drive SA alarms/parameter audit.
• Supports new site rollout to achieve monthly target smoothly by driving database audit, SCFT audit & Performance monitoring
• Implementation and acceptance testing of new node/features in co-ordination with partners, Central Quality & SNOC Team.
• Ensure utilization monitoring and timely optimization/deployment of radio network capacity, license capacity, 4G spectrum and Transmission BW upgrade etc
• Ensuring team development and synergy to deliver high performance culture and safety
• Deriving insights from Customer complaints analysis and recommend corrective actions

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• In-depth technical knowledge in radio network parameters & optimization (2G/4G/5G/VoLTE)
• Excellent domain knowledge and hands on experience to use optimization tools
• Very good analytical skills to trouble shoot network quality KPI degradation/ customer complaints
• Strong leadership and people management capability, Strategy handling skills, very good cross functional co-ordination.
• Customer centric, Innovative , Ambitious and competitive, Calculated risk taking & task oriented

Must have technical / professional qualifications

B-Tech Electronics and Telecommunications with 10+ years of experience

Vodafone Idea Limited(formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership