GLOBAL TRANSMISSION NETWORK PLANNING ENGINEER - PuneVOIS

Vodafone Group Plc; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc is seeking a Global Transmission Network Planning Engineer in Pune, India, to design and optimise its transmission network. This role involves managing network projects, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring cost-effective solutions. Candidates should have experience with vendors like Ciena or Huawei and a degree in a relevant field.

Join a collaborative environment, with exposure to advanced network technologies and involvement in strategic transformations. The position supports a hybrid working model for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experienced in transmission network equipment from vendors like Ciena, Huawei, or Infinera.
• Skilled in planning and design across SDH/SONET and DWDM/OTN technologies.
• Knowledgeable in HLD, LLD, and ISD design for transmission networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise Vodafone's global transmission network.
• Manage lifecycle activities for network assets.
• Monitor and publish capacity utilisation reports.

Skills

Transmission network planning

Knowledge of optical transmission technologies

Familiarity with network management platforms

Vendor management

Cost optimisation

Education

Degree in Electronics, Communications, Telecommunications, or related discipline

Tools

Cramer

Mori

One Planner/Planner+

Job description

About this role

We are seeking a Global Transmission Network Planning Engineer to design, plan, and optimise Vodafone’s global transmission network. The role focuses on delivering high‑level and low‑level designs, supporting capacity planning, and enabling deployment of scalable and efficient network infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with global teams and vendors to ensure reliable, cost‑effective solutions that meet evolving business and customer requirements.

What you will do

• Review and approve transmission network feasibility requests, providing optimised solutions, cost estimates, and indicative timelines.
• Plan and design global transmission networks, including preparation of business cases and presentations.
• Develop HLD, LLD, and ISD documentation for network builds, optimisation, and site closure initiatives.
• Deliver transmission network projects while managing associated budgets effectively.
• Monitor and publish capacity utilisation reports, recommending augmentation and optimisation actions.
• Manage lifecycle activities for transmission network assets.
• Update network elements and circuit builds in inventory systems (Cramer modelling).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architecture, design, operations, and field teams.
• Propose innovative approaches to drive operational and capital expenditure efficiencies.
• Apply a proactive, analytical approach to problem solving.

Who you are

• Experienced in transmission network equipment from vendors such as Ciena, Huawei, or Infinera.
• Skilled in transmission network planning and design across SDH/SONET and DWDM/OTN technologies.
• Knowledgeable in HLD, LLD, and ISD design for transmission or transport networks.
• Familiar with network management platforms such as MCP, NCE, and DNA.
• Proficient in inventory and planning tools such as Mori, Cramer, One Planner/Planner+, and Net Star.
• Educated to degree level in Electronics, Communications, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of optical transmission technologies including Fixed and Flex Grid (CDA & CDC).
• Exposure to global networks such as transmission, IP backbone, and internet networks.
• Able to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work on global transmission network projects across multiple regions.
• Exposure to advanced optical and transport network technologies.
• Involvement in strategic planning and large‑scale network transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative work environment with global stakeholders and technical experts.
• Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work‑life balance.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced transmission network design and optimisation techniques.
• Business case development and strategic decision‑making in network planning.
• Vendor management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Budget management and cost optimisation in large‑scale network deployments.
• Use of advanced network planning, modelling, and inventory tools.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio‑economic background.