GM - Fiber Operations

Vodafone Idea Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited, India’s leading telecom service provider, seeks a Regional Fiber Head (M3) to drive regional fiber planning, projects and operations. You will deliver KPIs and cost-effective network solutions while aligning with mobility and enterprise service goals.

The role requires 15-20 years in telecom, strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and budgeting capabilities. Based in Mumbai, the position anchors fiber expansion with regional teams and partners.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of Telecom experience.
• Sound understanding of Capex & Opex and budgeting.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage in dynamic, high growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional fiber planning, projects and operations.
• Deliver KPIs and SLAs for regional fiber networks.
• Manage Capex/Opex forecasting and budgeting within the region.
• Collaborate with circle teams and partners for cost-effective fiber solutions.

Skills

Telecom Experience

Budgeting

Stakeholder Mgmt

NW Architecture

Project Leadership

Education

B.Tech/B.E.

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.

Role

Regional Fiber Head

Job Level/ Designation

M3

Function / Department

Regional –Technology (Fiber Operations)

Job Purpose

• Responsible for Regional Fiber Planning, Projects and Operation functions.
• Deliver planning, project and operations KPIs as per Organization requirement
• Meet mobility & enterprise services experience expectation by implementing highest quality of workmanship and cost effective operating model

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Enhance VIL’s fiber footprint to connect mobility and enterprise services by cost effective and efficient planning & budgeting within the region.
• Responsible for annual Capex & Opex forecast and control.
• Optimal utilization of Fiber Capex to deliver best in class and scalable fiber infrastructure with resiliencies to ensure high standard network uptime.
• Developing, onboarding and Operationalization of IRU partners to deliver additional fiber requirements of VIL.
• Rollout of OWN & IRU fiber as per AOP target. Enable new POP and NW rollout by providing new fiber pairs as per requirement.
• Develop and Operationalization of regional operating model to meet organization requirement.
• Deliver planning, Project & Operational KPIs and SLAs by working closely with circle teams & MS partners.
• Work closely with circle teams, HUB CTO for developing innovative & cost effective Fiber infrastructure solutions for varied customers like TSP, OTT, smart city & govt. projects etc.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• 15-20 years of Telecom experience and Proficiency in understanding overall transport NW architecture and key cost drivers.
• Ability to manage in dynamic, high growth and highly uncertainty environments. Strategic mind bend and understanding of overall mobility and enterprise Network
• Sound understanding of Capex & Opex and budgetary skills to derive best out of NW at lowest possible cost.
• Excellent Analytical skills, team building and inter-personal relationship skill to excel cross functional projects and ensure best customer experience. Should employ a specific time management strategy to ensure closure of fiber projects on fixed time periods.
• Overall understanding of financial model to support new Fibre vertical. Also should have clear understanding of evolving Govt. policies related to ROW, so as to align the process for optimizing the cost.
• Strong Stakeholder management, Negotiation skills and Strategic mind set to make win-win alliance with TSP partners and IRU partners. trong Stakeholder management, Negotiation skills and Strategic mind set to make win-win alliance with TSP partners

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Should have B.tech/B.E
• 15-20 years of Telecom experience

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

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