Manager - Field Engineer - Transport

Vodafone Idea Limited; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited in India seeks a Manager for Transport Operations to oversee network performance, service quality, and fault management across IP-MPLS/DWDM/Ethernet transport layers.

You will coordinate with OEMs and cross-functional teams, assure timely installations, and drive uptime KPIs in a multi-vendor environment. Graduate in Electronics/CS with CCNA/JNCA/NRS-1 preferred is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Electronics or Computer Science with relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in multi-vendor transport networks and installations.
• Experience with IP-MPLS/DWDM and related technologies is required or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transport network operations and ensure service quality and uptime KPIs.
• Coordinate with OEMs and cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
• Ensure quality of installations and mitigate network risks in dynamic environments.

Skills

Transport network experience

IP-MPLS/DWDM

MPLS-TP

Ethernet

SDH

Mobility services (4G/VoLTE)

Equipment installation

Matrix organization

OTN

Education

Electronics or Computer Science degree

CCNA/JNCA/NRS-1 preferred

Tools

Huawei

ECI

Ciena

ZTE

Infinera

Tejas

Cisco

Juniper

Nokia

Job description

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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

Job Level/ Designation

Manager

Function / Department

Circle Operations/CZTM/ZTM/Transport Operations

Location

Zonal/POP Locations

Job Purpose

• Responsible for Transport network ( Optics/DWDM/IP-MPLS etc) operations and the service experience
• Ensure quality of installations
• Execution of the task as assigned to mitigate network risks due to environment or other factors

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Deliver service experience to Mobility and enterprise customers.
• On ground support in the circle and central to meet uptime, fault KPI, performance KPI and Change management KPI.
• Execute the recovery operations and situation specific solutions to improve experience for Voice and Data services
• Handle the preventive maintenance of transport network to reduce outages, alarms , performance issues and equipment damage
• Deliver the NOC demands as the TAT, WFM compliance
• Maintain NDD and physical connectivity details
• Work with OEMs, transport, Infra ,OSP teams & NOC to reduce MTTR

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• 5-10 Years of Transport network Experience in service provider/OEM environment
• Technical expertise in IP-MPLS/DWDM,OTN,MPLS-TP, Ethernet ,SDH etc
• Understanding of Mobility services such as 4G, VoLTE desired.
• Hands on experience in managing Huawei/ECI/Ciena/ZTE/Infinera/Tejas /Cisco/Juniper/Nokia devices in a multi-vendor architecture
• Experience in equipment installation
• Ability to work in dynamic and matrix organization

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Graduate in Electronics/Computer science
• CCNA/JNCA/NRS-1 Preferred

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