Manager - GIS Engineer

Vodafone Idea Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom provider in Mumbai seeks a GIS & Automation Lead to oversee route planning and implement digitization strategies for fiber assets. The role requires 6-8 years of telecom experience, proficiency in IP/MPLS & Optics, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include managing GIS tools and supporting new rollout planning. This position offers an opportunity to innovate in a dynamic environment and contribute to the company's digital transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of Telecom experience.
• Strong knowledge in database management and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for GIS based route planning for cost optimization.
• Develop digitization and automation plan for fiber asset visibility.
• Manage and support planning for new rollouts.

Skills

Telecom experience

Understanding of IP/MPLS & Optics

GIS expertise

Program & vendor management skills

Database management

Stakeholder management

Education

B.Tech/B.E

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

GIS & Automation Lead

Job Level/ Designation

M1

Function / Department

Cluster –Technology (Fiber Management)

Location

Cluster Locations

Job Purpose

• Responsible for circle GIS based route planning to optimize cost of delivery for mobility & enterprise.
• Develop digitization and automation plan and ensure implementation across the geography so that fiber asset is visible at various GIS platform. Also fiber operation is completely automated to provide transparency to all involved

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Digitize fiber assets by onboarding GIS tool and route mapping.
• Define blue print for fiber digitization – automation of patrolling, splicing, visibility of all maintenance staff in Apps etc.
• Digitization of ROW/Permissions/HOTO etc.
• Support the circle planner for new rollout for POP & fiber/MW/Optics/IP team
• Manage SI & Google Earth as per requirement of digitalization of GIS data

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Telecom experience and Proficiency in understanding overall transport NW architecture and key cost drivers.
• Understanding of IP/MPLS & Optics NW architecture to build scalable fiber NW
• Transformation & Digitization with expertise in GIS.
• Program & vendor management skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic & matrix organization.
• Strong Stakeholder management, Negotiation skills and Strategic mind set to make win-win alliance with TSP partners and IRU partners
• Should have strong knowledge in database management & automation projects.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Should have B.tech/B.E
• 6-8 years of Telecom experience

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership