Area Manager - Network

Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS); Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Tele Business Services seeks an Area Manager - Ops Network Projects in Chennai to oversee timely, cost-effective network-related projects within the cluster. You will manage network operations, RoW approvals, fibre rollout, and partner performance to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Ideal candidates have BE/BTech in Telecom/Instrumentation with 8–10 years in service delivery. The role requires strong project management and cross-functional collaboration across OSP, ISP, and infra teams.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Telecom / Communication / Instrumentation.
• 8–10 years in service delivery assurance.
• Experience with estate management and service delivery assurance.

Responsibilities

• Network operations for improved customer experience.
• RoW coordination with local authorities for cases >250 m.
• Renewal of crossings with Railway divisions.
• Integration of Fibre-OSP IBD into the network.
• Deliver network upgrades and changes in a timely manner.
• Manage infra, transport, core, access upgrades and fibre rollout projects.
• Oversee partner performance in OSP/ISP/Infra SD projects.

Skills

Project Management

Network Operations

Vendor coordination

Education

BE/BTech Telecom/Instrumentation

Job description

Area Manager is responsible for timely cost-effective Network related Projects Network Operations within the designated area in the cluster.

Major responsibilities include:

1. Network operations for better improved customer experience
2. RoW from local government authorities - DN for more than 250 mtr / official cases, Refund of SD/ BG on work completion
3. Renewal of existing crossings apply New with respective Railway Division in the designated area
4. Integration of Fibre- OSP IBD into the network
5. Deliver Network upgrades network related changes in timely manner
6. Deliver Network Projects related to Infra, transport, core, access upgrades, ring-splitting, sustenance, Tech refresh, Fiber rollout- greenfield, G2 to G1, Fiber pair readiness in existing network, GPON, L2 switch rollout
7. Partner Performance management of Network Operations Project (OSP, ISP, Infra SD)
8. Network OEM partner performance
9. Responsible for Network KPIs in respective areas (OSP, ISP, SD, Infra)
10. Providing inputs related to network challenges in their respective area
11. Propose network sustenance requirements in the designated area
12. Network location access for TP provider/CPO team for customer link termination at the FAT outside the shelter/site.
13. Responsible for TP to Own media, Copper to FTTH migration
14. Node bypass for asset retrieval
15. Drive opex saving projects
16. Responsible for customer delivery and testing within TTL PoP.

The aspirant for Area Manager - Ops Network Project role must have in-depth understanding about the Network Project deliverables to deliver the same with the partners.

MS Other Partners

Project Management, NW Ops Maintenance

Necessary

Preferred

• In depth Knowledge of Project / Plans.
• Adheres to the industry standards.
• Assumes full responsibility for the safety and security of the team.
• Determines the scope, budget, and schedules for customer service delivery existing and new projects.
• Submits weekly project status reports to the reporting managers.
• Delivers within the stipulated time.
• Follows engineering standards and work as per market engineering specifications.
• Maintains records of all projects
• Inspects deployments of customer deliveries as per the quality standards

Working experience with prominent telecom operators for Estate management, Service Delivery Assurance

B. E. /B. Tech (Telecom / Communication / Instrumental)

8 to 10 Years in service delivery assurance

• Positive thinking
• Willingness to work in a competitive environment.
• Team player
• Good listener