AGM - Field Ops RAN

Vodafone Idea; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited, a leading telecom operator in India, is seeking a TL – Zonal Technology Manager to oversee the operation and maintenance of the zonal RAN/MW network. The role focuses on ensuring network uptime and delivering high quality voice and data experiences.

You will drive preventive and corrective maintenance, provide technical guidance to the zonal team, and collaborate with partners and vendors to implement new node features, while ensuring asset management and safety standards

Qualifications

• B-Tech Electronics and Telecommunications with 7-10+ years of experience.
• Ability to lead and manage RAN/MW teams.
• Strong knowledge of 2G/3G/4G/VOLTE networks and KPI analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HSW compliance for self and teams per guidelines.
• Maintain network uptime across Zone.
• Plan corrective and preventive maintenance to improve uptime.
• Provide technical guidance to Zonal team on RAN network.
• Analyze end-to-end KPI; propose actions to improve performance.
• Coordinate with partners for new node features and testing.
• Manage assets, inventory, and spare parts documentation.

Skills

RAN/MW expertise

Team leadership

Radio network parameters

Cross-functional coordination

Education

B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunications

Job description

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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 – Zonal Technology Manager

Function / Department

Technology

Location

Job Purpose

In the highly competitive telecom business, Network Quality is the key differentiator of customer satisfaction. This role will be accountable for Operation and Maintenance of Zonal RAN/MW network, preventive maintenance, WFM KPI to deliver superior voice & data experience to customers.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Ensuring to follow the HSW Compliances for self and among teams as per organization guidelines.
• Network uptime for all Technology in the Zone.
• Plan and Supervise corrective actions and Preventive Maintenance to improve the Network UPTIME of the Zone.
• Provide technical guidance and support to 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 and relocations 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.
• Ensuring discipline in Asset/Inventory/Spare Management documentation to have right track of Network Assets
• Driving actions and Liaison with IP Partners, OFC Vendors and local authorities.
• MW Uptime and ensure the visibility of MW Nodes in NMS
• Ensure utilization monitoring and timely optimization/deployment of radio network capacity, license capacity, 4G spectrum and Transmission BW upgrade etc.
• Ensuring development and synergy to deliver high performance culture and safety
• Driving insights from Customer complaints analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Reduction of repeated Faults and MTTR
• Driving actions for WFM
• Exposure on Ericsson/Huawei/Nokia OEM.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• In-depth technical knowledge in radio network parameters (2G/3G/4G/VOLTE)
• Excellent domain knowledge and hands on experience on RAN/MW equipment’s.
• Ability to manage others and Teams
• Administration and Team building capability
• Cross Functional support for Packet loss/TNL/Latency/S1 Outage and 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 7-10+ years of experience

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

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