Manager - Active Infra Rollout

Vodafone Idea Limited; Patna; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited seeks a proactive Engineering/Technology professional for the Patna rollout. You will lead cross-functional engineering activities, coordinate vendors, and drive timely completion of network consolidation and dismantling tasks while ensuring site data accuracy and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with finance, operations, and project teams to deliver complex FDD/TDD/MIMO, Small Cell, MW projects.

Qualifications

• Handles cross-functional interfaces to resolve issues and bottlenecks.
• Delivers projects on time with quality by coordinating multiple teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to understand critical requirements and drive conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Complete Technology FDD/TDD/MIMO/Small cell/MW network consolidation within timelines.
• Complete BSC/RNC integration and dismantling.
• Ensure accurate site information sharing with Circle Finance for OPEX calculations.
• Maintain project MIS portals and provide daily updates.

Skills

Cross Functional Collaboration

Project Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

B.Tech Electrical/Electronics or Computer Science Engineering

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.

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.

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VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

Role

TM ACTIVE ROLLOUT

Job Level/ Designation

M1

Function / Department

Technology / Projects

Location

Patna

Job Purpose

In the highly competitive telecom business, Technology is the key differentiator of customer satisfaction. This role will be accountable for FDD/BSC/RNC/TDD/MIMO/Small cell/MW/Dismantling/Reverse Logistics / Opex calculation / NSS rollout completion and consolidation in Networks.

Key Result

Areas/Accountabilities

• Comple on of Technology FDD/TDD/MIMO/Small cell/MW Network Consolida on and Clean up within the specified melines
• Comple on of BSC/RNC integra on and dismantling
• Recovery of re-usable material and SRN to WH in good condi on.
• Dismantling and reverse logis cs of Switched off material back to WH as per the plans
• Accurate Site physical informa on sharing with Circle Finance for Provisioning and OPEX calcula ons.
• Network Technology rollout Services GRN Genera on within TAT
• Ensure use of PPEs by all vendors, while working at height, Electrical systems and mandatory issuance of PTW at heights and energy isola on for all ac vi es. Ensure zero fatality in the cluster
• Managing cross-func onal engineering ac vi es as lead engineering manager for assigned programs, proposals, and IR&D ac vi es
• Iden fica on of capital, licenses, tools, etc.
• Facilitate Loading/Revised Loading upda ng in the Infra provider billing systems as per the changes in the Site configura on changes.
• Ensue OEM material supply aligned with planned Projects
• Fresh material induc on from OEM Vendors as per the Rollout plans
• Use of re-usable material within the cluster and movement of re-usable material to recipient Circles
• Compliance of NSS documenta on of all Dismantling related transac ons 100% GRN genera on within TAT
• Accurate upda ng of Project MIS portals for the Cluster and keep it updated on a daily basis
• Ac ve par cipa on in Corp Governance reviews with updated informa on
• Handover of traffic carrying & alarm free sites to opera ons
• Visibility of access Network as per plan
• Where ever necessary ini ate appropriate ac ons against the concerned par es for asset the , damage, missing, shortage, etc. and close loop with Finance Dept.

Core Competencies,

Knowledge,

Experience

Possess good skills to interface with Cross Func onal Teams, internal and external stake holders to provide support on resolving the issues and bo lenecks to deliver Project on me.

Responsible, self-mo vated and proac ve approach.

Advanced analy cal skills to understand the cri cal requirements and enable to get in to a logical conclusion.

Project Management Skill Sets to deliver Projects on Time with Quality .

Orienta on and opera onal excellence, ability to ar culate evolving priori es for the business and drives func onal excellence.

Excellent English communica on skills, both wri en and oral; proficient writers would be encouraged to publish applica on notes and technical papers.

Basic coursework in ac ve rollout or fields preferred.

Excep onal interpersonal and rela onal.

Experience working as a team member toward a common goal helpful

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications

B-Tech Electrical / Electronics and Telecommunica ons or Computer Science Engineering with 3+ years of experience in the similar field

Vodafone Idea Limited

(formerly Idea Cellular Limited)

An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership