Manager-Core Projects

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

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited in Delhi seeks an experienced Manager - Core Projects to lead end-to-end transmission and IP projects rollout, manage budgets, and ensure readiness for site rollouts. The role covers PACKET Core platforms, performance KPIs, and field deployment coordination to support scalable, reliable telecom services.

The ideal candidate will oversee cross-functional teams in Technology, coordinate with planning and SNOC, and drive improvements across throughput, availability, and

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end availability of PACKET Core platforms (MME, SPGW, EPDG, PCRF, DNS, FW, CGF/CGNAT and associated Cloud infrastructure) emergency handling.
• Carry out preventive and periodic maintenance, disaster recovery preparedness, backup availability, Attend HW and SW faults.
• Coordinate with planning, SNOC and central operation team for raising CR, impact analysis, scheduling, carry out pre / post testing, KPI analysis and deviation analysis in coordination with CR owner and CHM team.
• On field support for software upgrades, patch deployment, feature activation, licensing and capacity expansion.
• Extract and analyze circle DATA customer experience KPIs including all KPI of MME, SPGW, PCRF, EPDG, DNS, FW etc. work on customer, enterprise and VIP complaints.
• Carry out KPI monitoring, degradation analysis and improvement with CPM, SNOC, CODE and OEMs. Effective use of KPI monitoring tools like Anritsu / Ribbon etc
• Participate in field readiness for new node deployment, modernization, cloud transformation and traffic migration.
• Support peer integration and troubleshooting, validate Function AT and redundancy testing results.
• Participate in investigation and resolution of complex technical issues, architecture reviews and operational decisions.
• Analyze revenue leakage and other cases being reported by RA and other functions. Do analysis and take actions.
• Maintain spare inventory, backups, RS&R, audit compliance, security, LI/RA and MTX/Data Centre governance
• Carry out routine MTX visits to identify Key risks at MTX in terms of Power, earthing, cooling, Fire, physical safety etc., identify risk and highlight for necessary action
• Build technical capability, learn new and cross domain technology, impart knowledge sharing sessions

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.

VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

Role

M anager -Core Projects

Job Level/ Designation

M1

Function / Department

Technology

Location

Delhi

Job Purpose

• Responsible for all the transmission and IP projects rollout of the circle
• Achieving the Transmission Projects budget Spent as per target
• Transport network capacity and coverage expansion as per plan
• Transport readiness for site rollout

Key Responsibilities

PACKET Core Availability & Reliability

• Own end-to-end availability of PACKET Core platforms (MME, SPGW, EPDG, PCRF, DNS, FW, CGF/CGNAT and associated Cloud infrastructure) emergency handling.
• Carry out preventive and periodic maintenance, disaster recovery preparedness, backup availability, Attend HW and SW faults.

Operations & Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate with planning, SNOC and central operation team for raising CR, impact analysis, scheduling, carry out pre / post testing, KPI analysis and deviation analysis in coordination with CR owner and CHM team
• On field support for software upgrades, patch deployment, feature activation, licensing and capacity expansion.

Customer Experience & KPI Governance

• Extract and analyze circle DATA customer experience KPIs including all KPI of MME, SPGW, PCRF, EPDG, DNS, FW etc. work on customer, enterprise and VIP complaints
• Carry out KPI monitoring, degradation analysis and improvement with CPM, SNOC, CODE and OEMs. Effective use of KPI monitoring tools like Anritsu / Ribbon etc

Deployment & Technology Transformation

• Participate in field readiness for new node deployment, modernization, cloud transformation and traffic migration.
• Support peer integration and troubleshooting, validate Function AT and redundancy testing results.

Technical Operation

• Participate in investigation and resolution of complex technical issues, architecture reviews and operational decisions.
• Analyze revenue leakage and other cases being reported by RA and other functions. Do analysis and take actions.

Field Operation

• Maintain spare inventory, backups, RS&R, audit compliance, security, LI/RA and MTX/Data Centre governance
• Carry out routine MTX visits to identify Key risks at MTX in terms of Power, earthing, cooling, Fire, physical safety etc., identify risk and highlight for necessary action

Skill Enhancement

• Build technical capability, learn new and cross domain technology, impart knowledge sharing sessions

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)

An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership