AGM - IP SME

Vodafone Idea Limited; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited seeks an experienced TL IP/MPLS Operations to oversee transport network operations, KPI/SLA benchmarking, and cross-functional governance. You will coordinate with OEMs (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ericsson) and MS partners to meet mobility and carrier SLAs, drive operational excellence, and lead digitization initiatives across the IP/MPLS backbone.

The role emphasizes sign-off with product teams for new solutions, stakeholder updates, and strong team leadership within a large

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in telecom/IT/OEM domain with large scale network
• Experience in data networks and services in large service provider environments
• Knowledge of KPIs, SLA benchmarking and performance improvement strategies
• Deep knowledge of IP/MPLS backbone for mobility and backhaul services
• Ability to drive operational excellence through standardization and process/tools
• Experience with multi-service and multi-vendor networks (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei)
• Strong interaction with service providers, partners, and standards bodies
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Own IP/MPLS transport network operations and design for mobility and enterprise services
• Deliver SLA/KPI for IP transport networks in line with Vodafone Idea vision
• Manage spare parts and ensure faults within MTTR
• Drive operations excellence with best practices, tools, and audits
• Maintain relationships with Mobility users and forecast traffic/QoE metrics
• Define performance KPIs and review SLAs with CTO and Transport Operation head
• Governance of managed services partners and OEMs for best-in-class service
• Sign off on IT/OT for new product/service SLAs with mobility customers
• Lead digitization of IP/MPLS network and service fulfillment and assurance
• Develop IP competency across transport vertical

Skills

Team building

Communication skills

Domain experience 3+ years

Operational excellence

SLA/KPI benchmarking

IP/MPLS backbone knowledge

Multi-vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BE in E&TC/IT

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Huawei

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.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

Role

TL IP/MPLS Operations

Function / Department

Location

Job Purpose

Responsible for Circle IP/MPLS based transport network operationalization, product capability validation, sign off, KPI & SLA benchmarking, develop measures to catapult transport service level SLAs to next level for mobility internet services, products

Deliver SLA/KPI for IP/MPLS network, mobility and enterprise services.

Strong Governance mechanism with cross functional team; OEM (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, and Ericsson); MS partners (Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei) and Leadership team adherence to benchmarks (KPIS, SLAs) and to meet mobility and carrier business SLA expectation.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Operation responsibility of IP Transport Network. IP transport services design and operation ownership of all mobility entities like STP , IN , RECC, 2G/3G/4G , MoRAN etc. (Core Service Availability – 99.995)
• Delivery SLA/KPI for IP transport network in line with Vodafone Idea vision.(Network Availability -99.995, Service Availability – 99.995)
• Spare Management and Ensuring fault within MTTR.
• Drive operations excellence for Network & services with stringent SLA compliance by implementing industry best practices, tools and systems. Ensure service performance & quality through service improvement plans and regular service audits.
• Develop relationships with Mobility users to optimize end-user quality of experience. Provide regular updates and forecasts to Planning/CXX Teams on traffic and Quality of Experience metrics. (Speed test Results across– OOKHLA, TRAI)
• Define service performance KPIs and benchmark with industry. Periodic review of SLAs for competitive market offering. Engage with CTO, Transport Operation head periodically for Network/service performance reviews to improve the quality of experience to customers.
• Efficient governance of managed services partner engagement at strategic and operational level to ensure best in class service experience to customers. Governance of OEMs & other off-net service providers.
• Operations (Technology) sign off with product for development & launch of new products/services/solutions SLAs proposed to Mobility Customers
• Quality Management & Optimization - KPIs, Benchmarking and Optimization of IP/MPLS Networks , Service Level SLA , analysis, recommendation and implementation
• Drive digitization for entire IP/MPLS based network and service fulfillment and assurance.
• Develop IP competence across transport vertical to be ahead of curve

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• 3+ Years of Experience in Domain (Telecom/IT/OEM ) in handling Large Scale Telecom Network Domain
• Experience in implementation, operations & management of data networks and services in large service provider environment.
• Knowledge of service performance KPIs/SLA benchmarking and strategies for continual performance improvement.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in large scale and complex IPMPLS backbone and backhaul network to carry mobility and fixed line services
• Ability to drive operational excellence through standardization and innovation in processes/systems/tools.
• Experience in managing multi service & multivendor (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei etc.) data network.
• Good interaction experience with other service providers/partners, industry technical experts/forums and standards bodies
• Excellent team building capabilities and communication skills.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

BE in Electronics & Telecommunication/IT.

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