Manager – FTTx Network Design SME -GPON

Tata Communications Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications Limited in Chennai seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for FTTx Design to lead large-scale fiber network designs for Australian customers. You will guide MDU deployments, ensure adherence to standards, and mentor design teams while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive GPON/XGS-PON expertise, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs and documentation.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in Telecommunications Network Engineering and FTTx Design.
• Experience with Australian customer requirements for MDU developments.
• Strong hands-on GPON and XGS-PON architecture and design.
• Experience in Fibre Distribution Network planning and capacity management.

Responsibilities

• Design and review MDU fiber network deployments in apartments and buildings.
• Ensure designs meet customer standards, building regulations, and constructability.
• Provide technical guidance to Design and quality teams.
• Conduct design audits and quality reviews for accuracy.
• Support engineering teams in resolving design challenges.
• Perform root-cause analysis for defects and implement CAPA.
• Drive Right First Time through standardization and best practices.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders on technical discussions.
• Develop technical docs, design guidelines, and training materials.
• Manage training plans and succession planning.

Skills

FTTx Design

GPON

XGS-PON

MDU Design

Mentoring

CAPA

Design Audits

Cross-functional

Tools

QGIS

AutoCAD

MapInfo

Job description

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

About the Role

Subject Matter Expert (SME) - FTTx Design Location: Chennai, India Experience: 8-15 Years Industry: Telecommunications | Fiber Network Design | Engineering Services

We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) - FTTx Design to provide technical leadership and engineering excellence for large-scale fiber network design programs supporting leading Australian telecommunications customers. The SME will serve as the technical authority for FTTx (MDU) planning and design, ensuring adherence to customer standards, engineering best practices, and quality requirements. This role requires extensive experience in GPON/XGS-PON network design, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to mentor design teams while driving continuous improvement across delivery programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience in designing and reviewing MDU fiber network deployments for apartment complexes, residential communities, commercial buildings, and mixed-use developments.


• Ensure MDU designs comply with customer standards, building regulations, and constructability requirements.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Design and quality teams.


• Conduct detailed design audits and quality reviews to ensure high standards of accuracy and completeness.


• Support engineering teams in resolving complex design challenges and escalations.


• Perform root cause analysis for internal and customer-reported defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).


• Drive Right First Time (RFT) performance through design standardization and best-practice implementation.


• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional stakeholders on technical discussions, design clarifications, and solution recommendations.


• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, identify and drive automation opportunities.


• Develop and maintain technical documentation, design guidelines, knowledge repositories, and training materials.


• Manage resource training plans, capability development, and succession planning.

Mandatory Experience

• Mandatory Experience 8-15 years of experience in Telecommunications Network Engineering and FTTx Design.


• Experience with Australian customer requirements for MDU developments, including high-density residential and commercial deployments.


• Strong hands-on expertise in GPON and XGS-PON network architecture and design.


• Proven experience in designing, reviewing and approving complex MDU designs.


• Experience in Fibre Distribution Network (FDN) planning, splitter architecture, and network capacity management.


• Demonstrated ability to act as a technical advisor and mentor for engineering teams.


• Strong understanding of internal building fiber distribution architecture, communications room design, riser planning, and vertical cable distribution.

Technical Expertise

• FTTx Network Engineering


• FTTH / FTTP / FTTB MDU Designs


• GPON & XGS-PON Architecture


• Fibre Distribution Network (FDN) Design


• Splitter Planning & Optimization


• Network Capacity Planning


• Brownfield & Greenfield Deployments


• OSP & ISP Engineering Tools & Platforms


• Experience with the following: QGIS SpatialNet AutoCAD MapInfo