Manager Optical Architecture

Capgemini Engineering; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a seasoned Manager-Optical Architecture to lead optical network operations and strategy. The role focuses on defining standards, incident governance, and driving improvements across NOC and field teams in India.

The position requires 12+ years in telecom/ISP operations with strong leadership, planning, and automation experience to ensure reliable, scalable service delivery.

Qualifications

• DWDM, OTN and ROADM expertise required.
• Experience with service assurance and NOC governance.
• Proven team leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strategic planning for optical networks and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define optical network operational standards.
• Review reliability and restoration strategies.
• Govern major incident response for optical services.
• Drive capacity planning and technology roadmap execution.
• Partner with NOC, Engineering, and Field Operations teams.
• Lead operational excellence and automation initiatives.
• Manage team performance and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

DWDM, OTN, ROADM

Service Assurance

NOC Governance

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Manager-Optical Architecture

Experience-12+Years

Location-Gurgaon, Hyderabad

About Us

Choosing Capgemini means joining a team that ensures seamless connectivity, operational excellence, and superior customer experience through proactive network monitoring and incident management. Be part of a collaborative environment where you can build your expertise in Telecom and ISP operations while supporting critical network and service platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Define optical network operational standards.
• Review network reliability and restoration strategies.
• Govern major incident response for optical services.
• Drive capacity planning and technology roadmap execution.
• Partner with NOC, Engineering, and Field Operations teams.
• Lead operational excellence and automation initiatives.
• Manage team performance and stakeholder engagement.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• DWDM, OTN, ROADM expertise.
• Service Assurance and NOC Governance.
• Team Leadership.
• Strategic Planning.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• We offer a range of career paths and internal opportunities within Capgemini group.
• At Capgemini, you can work on cutting-edge projects in tech and engineering with industry leaders or create solutions to overcome societal and environmental challenges.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Focus on Industrial Operations Engineering. Establishes trust and credibilty with customer accounts. Shows clear dedication and commitment to business objectives. Operates with no supervision in complex environments. Sets and manages realistic and deliverable expectations. Considers ˜the bigger picture when making decisions. Motivates the team by generating a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere.