AGM- RAN SME

Vodafone Idea Limited; Mohali; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited is seeking an experienced RAN SME to drive cost analysis, budgeting and optimization for the Circle. You will support RAN/MW deployments, governance with IPs/vendors and spare management while leading a large team. The role is Circle-based, requiring deep RAN domain knowledge and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in BSS O&M RAN domain.
• BE in Electronics and Communication is required.
• Experience managing large teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze network cost and reduction plans.
• Support zonal technical teams to improve network uptime.
• Governance meetings with IPs and vendors to track issues and resolutions.
• Plan spares management to prevent site outages and improve scrap/repair ratios.
• Maintain discipline in asset/inventory/spare documentation.

Skills

RAN troubleshooting

MW network basics

Optical & SONET

Team leadership

Analytical communication

Education

BE in Electronics and Communication

Job description

Job Description:

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

RAN SME

Function / Department

Technology

Location

Circle

Job Purpose

Responsible for network Cost analysis, Budgeting and cost optimization drive, Governance with IPs, Second level support to field team members for RAN and MW network, spare management for circle for RAN/MW network.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Prepare, analyse and focused approached on network cost and reduction to improve the EBITA for the circle.
• Support to Zonal technical team members on RAN/MW nodes to improve the Network uptime in the cluster.
• Governance meeting with IP and telecom vendors to track the issues and resolution of issues in time.
• Plan and ensure the spares management in the circle to ensure that sites are not affected due to lack of spares. Also ensure the scrap and repairs ratio to improve month on month. Focus on reduction of scraps in the circles.
• Ensure discipline in Asset / Inventory / Spare management documentation to have right track of Network assets

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Sound knowledge on troubleshooting of RAN/MW network.
• Technical skill set of optical and SONET network.
• Managing others and team
• Administration and team building ability
• Analytical and communication skill set.
• Experience- 10-15 years of experience in BSS O&M RAN domain.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• B.E in Electronics and Communication.
• Sound technical skill set/ knowledge of BSS RAN
• Managing large team.

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

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