Associate Manager - Communications -

GMR Group; Varanasi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in India is seeking a Senior Telecom Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain cellular networks and RF infrastructure for smart meters. You will lead end-to-end network projects and oversee performance against SLAs.

You will liaise with TSPs and SIs for troubleshooting, optimize coverage in low-signal areas, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. A strong background in 2G/3G/4G/5G and planning tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in telecom, with at least 5 years in 3G/4G networks.
• Strong knowledge of MPLS, ILL and LAN topology and security.
• Familiar with the telecom regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead designing, deploying, and maintaining cellular networks and RF infrastructure.
• Manage project SLAs and deliverables.
• Liaise with TSP and SIs for troubleshooting and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Improve error identification processes.
• Coordinate signal strength improvements in low coverage areas.
• Map field activity productivity.

Skills

Cellular technologies

2G/3G/4G/5G

Network optimization tools

Education

B.Tech (Electronics, Computer Science)

MCA

Tools

Planning and optimization software

Job description

Job Purpose

Design, deploy, and maintain cellular networks and RF infrastructure for smart meters

Organisation Chart

This postion reports to Tehnology & Analytics Head

Responsibilities

• Lead designing, deploying, and maintaining cellular networks and RF infrastructure
• Project SLAs/ Deliveries
• Liaison with TSP and SIs for troubleshooting and resolving network issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Improvement in error identification
• Liaison with TSP and SIs for signal strength improvements in low signal area
• Productivity Mapping of field activities

External Interactions

• Hardware, Software, Communication Tech vendor/partners, Network service providers

Internal Interactions

• Technology Head, Head IT, Operations Head & team, Business Team (If required)

Education Qualifications

• B.Tech (Preferably Electronics, Computer Science) / MCA
• Strong understanding of cellular technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and be proficient in using tools such as planning and optimization software
• Sound knowledge of MPLS, ILL and LAN topology and security, and familiar with the regulatory environment of the telecommunications industry

Relevant Experience: 7+ years of experience with at least 5 years in tele communication domain (Mandatorily in 3G,4G)

Competencies

• Regulatory Compliance (Practitioner)
• Meter O and M and Troubleshooting (Practitioner)
• Communication and Technology Management (Practitioner)
• Stakeholder Liasoning (Practitioner)
• Performance Monitoring (Practitioner)Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence