Assistant General Manager - Zonal Fiber Operations and Projects

Vi (Vodafone Idea); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited in Bengaluru- KA is looking for a mid-level professional to lead Fiber Operations & Projects. The role focuses on IRU governance, KPI delivery, and cross-functional coordination to optimize the fiber network across India.

You will drive SLA improvements, coordinate with IRU partners, and work with Planning, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of telecom experience in transport network.
• Understanding of IP/MPLS & Optics NW.
• Ability to close fiber projects on fixed time periods.
• Commercial and legal understanding for closure of contract and agreements with IRU partners.
• Strong Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own/IRU fiber performance management and governance as per SLA.
• Fiber cuts/MTTR/lo sses/Losses and restoration KPIs with IRU partners.
• Team building, competency development and cross-team communications.
• Drive process standardization and automation across the transmission network with IRU partners.
• HSW compliances and budget/data base management.
• HOTO of IRU Routes.

Skills

Telecom experience

IP/MPLS

Optics NW

Time management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Cost optimization

Budgeting

Job description

AGM-Zonal Fiber Operations & Projects 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 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.
• 8). 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.
• 9). Commercial and legal understanding for closure of contract and agreements with IRU partners to get better KPIs and cost factor advantage
• 10). Support for Fiber O&M.
• 11). 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 Sound understanding of Opex and budgetary skills to derive best out of NW at lowest possible cost.
• 3). Should employ a specific time management strategy to ensure closure of fiber projects on fixed time periods.
• 4). Commercial and legal understanding for closure of contract and agreements with IRU partners to get better KPIs and cost factor advantage.
• 5). 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 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 Experience Level Mid Level