Manager -Active Rollout

Vodafone Idea Limited; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited is leading telecom provider in India, overseeing RAN and MW network rollout across multiple technologies. The role manages hardware swapping, consolidation, reverse logistics, and material reconciliation, ensuring budget, quality and on-time delivery.

Interaction with internal and external stakeholders is essential to achieve rollout objectives. The position requires strong project governance, vendor collaboration, and the ability to lead large teams across circles, with

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of telecom active equipment, RAN and MW.
• Strong coordination and cross-functional delivery skills.
• Experience managing multi-vendor rollout projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with equipment vendor, Circle SCM and teams for timely delivery of equipment.
• Create project implementation plans and ensure rollout of sites/technologies per plan.
• Conduct rollout governance with stakeholders and maintain project MIS reports.
• Manage dismantling and reverse logistics, documentation and safety of materials.

Skills

RAN & MW knowledge

Project governance

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

B.Tech Electronics/Telecommunications or ECE/EEE/CS (10+ years experience)

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.

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Role

TM- Active Roll out

Job Level/ Designation

M1

Function / Department

Technology / Project

Location

Mohali

Hiring Manager

Apinder Dutt

Job Purpose

Program Management of RAN and MW Network Rollout for coverage and capacity covering all technologies, within the budgeted cost, quality and time. In addition to Network Rollout, the role covers Project Management of hardware swapping, network consolidation, dismantling and reverse logistics, material management and reconciliation. Interaction and Project Governance with all stake holders, internal & external for achieving the roll out objectives.

Network Rollout

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Coordinating with the Equipment Vendor, Circle SCM and other relevant teams for the timely delivery of the Equipment .
• Coordinating with all stake holders for creating the Project implementation plans and then ensuring timely Rollout of all the sites/technologies as per the plans
• Coordination with IP Relationship team to ensure timely RFAI for deployment
• Tracking the Rollout pace and making required resolutions, corrective actions/escalations as and when required
• Conduct Rollout Governance with all Stake holders periodically and maintain the integrity of Project MIS reports
• Fresh Inventory management, Utilization, Capitalization and PO Closure
• Vendor management & development

Dismantling and Reverse Logistics

• Project Management of Dismantling and Reverse Logistics for timely distribution of reuse material to Inter Circle and Intra Circle
• Coordination between Circle planning , Circle SCM teams for provisioning of warehouse space for storing SRN materials
• Coordination with SCM, IP Relationship and Vendors for the smooth conduct of dismantling, reverse logistics and all related documentation.
• Custodian for the safety, security and damage prevention of the dismantled material
• Conduct Project Governance with all Stake holders periodically and maintain the integrity of Project MIS reports
• HSW Compliance as per VIL Norms

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Good product knowledge on telecom active equipment's
• Highly logic driven approach, Confident attitude blended with excellent co-ordination skills & end to end knowledge of RAN & MW.
• Proven hands-on knowledge of individually implementation of Network related Electronics
• Basic Design & planning understanding to interact with OEM & planning team
• Capability of handling large team and multi-vendor interaction.

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications

B-Tech Electronics & Telecommunications/Electrical & Electronics/Computer Science with 10+ years of relevant experience

Vodafone Idea Limited

(formerly Idea Cellular Limited)

An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership