AGM-Zonal Fiber Operations And Projects

Vodafone Idea Limited; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vodafone Idea Limited in Bangalore is seeking an M2 level professional for Fiber Operations & Projects to manage IRU governance and end-to-end fiber network operations. You will ensure KPI/SLAs, drive cost-effective Opex, and coordinate with IRU partners and internal teams.

The role requires 6–8 years of telecom experience, strong IP/MPLS and optical network knowledge, and proven stakeholder management. You will contribute to sustaining high network performance and commercial agreements.

Formación

• 6-8 years of telecom experience and knowledge of transport network architecture.
• Understanding of IP/MPLS and optical network architecture to build scalable fibre network.
• Strong budgeting and Opex skills to optimize costs.
• Ability to manage fixed-time fiber projects and schedules.
• Commercial and legal understanding for closure of contracts with IRU partners.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own/IRU fiber performance governance and SLA management.
• Monitor fiber cuts, MTTR, fiber losses, and restoration KPI with IRU O&M partners.
• Lead team building, competency development, and cross-team communications.
• Drive process standardization and automation for the transmission network with IRU partners.
• HSW compliance.
• Manage IRU and VIL M&G fiber network vendor PO/billing and GRN/invoice processing.
• Coordinate budget-related and network data base backups with Planning/Finance teams.
• HOTO of IRU routes.
• Support for Fiber O&M operations.

Conocimientos

Telecom experience

IP/MPLS & Optical NW

Budgeting & Opex

Stakeholder management

IRU governance

Descripción del empleo

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

Fiber Operations & Projects

Job Level/ Designation

M2

Function / Department

Technology/ Fiber Operations

Location

Bangalore

Job Purpose

Responsible for Circle IRU Governance fiber network operations management through other operators.

To develop, implement and govern long term operating models for smooth functioning of IRU operations OFC Network in line with Vodafone Idea India’s mission of being No.1 player in Indian mobile Voice & Data services.

To ensure that the operating team of Vodafone Idea transmission network of India meet the Transmission network KPIs and SLA improvement for mobility/enterprises services

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• 1). Own/IRU fiber performance management and governance as per agreed SLA.
• 2). Fiber cuts/1000km, MTTR, Fiber losses, Fiber Integrity & Permanent Restoration KPI maintenance with Fiber O&M from IRU partners.
• 3). Team Building, competency development and communications across teams.
• 4). Achieve operational excellence by driving process standardization & process automation for entire transmission network requirement with IRU partners.
• 5). HSW Compliances.
• 6). Own/IRU Database Management.
• 7). Responsible for all budget related and network related data base monthly backup in sync with
• 8). Planning/Project/Finance and commercial team.
• 9). IRU & Own VIL M&G Fiber Network Various Vendors PO/Billing/GRN/Invoice processing/Payment follow-up with internal Departments and Management.
• HOTO of IRU Routes.
• 10). Commercial and legal understanding for closure of contract and agreements with IRU partners to get better KPIs and cost factor advantage
• 11). Support for Fiber O&M.
• 12). Responsible for given/taken faults tickets and validation with IRU partner

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• 1). 6-8 years of Telecom experience and Proficiency in understanding overall transport NW architecture and key cost drivers.
• 2). Understanding of IP/MPLS & Optics NW architecture to build scalable fiber NW
• 3). Sound understanding of Opex and budgetary skills to derive best out of NW at lowest possible cost.
• 4). Should employ a specific time management strategy to ensure closure of fiber projects on fixed time periods.
• 5). Commercial and legal understanding for closure of contract and agreements with IRU partners to get better KPIs and cost factor advantage.
• 6). Strong Stakeholder management, Negotiation skills and Strategic mind set to make win-win alliance with TSP partners and IRU partners

Key Performance Indicators

• 1). To maintain SLA / KPI of 6.5 cuts/1000km for VIL IRU fiber across PAN India.
• 2). To achieve over MTTR of 4 hours for fiber cut restoration from IRU operators.
• 3). Losses for optical fiber should be in range of 0.3db/km to 0.4 db/km.
• 4). Fiber Integrity test to manage / control the unused assets in the network from IRU partners.
• 5). To optimize the Fiber integrity from IRU partners so as to smartly use the media and surrender the optimized media. ZERO Percent deviation in IRU PO/Billing

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

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