Manager_Transmission Network

Vodafone; Bengaluru; In loco; INR 2.500.000 - 4.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vodafone VOIS seeks an experienced Optical Transmission Network Operations Lead to provide third-line support for enterprise optical services and manage major incidents. You’ll coordinate rapid service restoration and troubleshoot DWDM/OTN/SDH and Ethernet across multi-vendor environments, especially Ciena and Infinera platforms.

With 8+ years in telecom, you will mentor engineers, contribute to RCA, and drive automation and process improvements while engaging stakeholders and participating in

Competenze

• 8+ years in telecom/ISP/service provider environments.
• Strong background in multi-vendor optical networks and incident management.
• Experience with DWDM, OTN, SDH, Ethernet tech and vendor platforms.

Mansioni

• Provide third-line technical support for enterprise optical services.
• Take ownership of complex escalations and coordinate restoration of services.
• Troubleshoot faults across DWDM, OTN, SDH, Ethernet networks and OSS/BSS exposure.
• Lead RCA, drive operational improvements and automate processes.

Conoscenze

8+ years telecom experience

Network Operations

Incident Management

Service Assurance

DWDM

OTN

SDH

Ethernet

Ciena 6500/5164/5170/Waveserver

Infinera G40/FlexILS

ITIL knowledge

Strumenti

Ciena MCP / One Control NMS

Infinera NMS/DNA

Descrizione del lavoro

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced Optical Transmission Network Operations Lead to provide third-line technical support for enterprise customers across Vodafone UK Optical Platforms. You will take ownership of complex technical escalations and major incidents, working closely with front-line technical teams to restore customer services within agreed service levels. The role requires deep expertise in DWDM, OTN, SDH, Ethernet and optical transmission networks, combined with experience of multi-vendor environments, particularly Ciena and Infinera platforms. You will act as a senior technical interface for customers, internal stakeholders and technology vendors, supporting incident management, service assurance, platform lifecycle activities and continuous operational improvement. The role also includes participation in an on-call rota.

What you’ll do

Provide third-line technical support for enterprise customer optical services, including participation in an on-call rota.Take ownership of complex technical escalations and coordinate service restoration for critical incidents.Troubleshoot and manage faults across DWDM, OTN, SDH, Ethernet and optical transmission networks.Provide expert operational support across:

• Ciena 6500, 5164, 5170 and Waveserver WS5
• Ciena MCP / One Control NMS
• Infinera G40 and FlexILS
• Infinera NMS/DNA

Support packet-over-optical environments, with exposure to OSS/BSS applications and IP networks considered advantageous.Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and contribute to reducing repeat incidents.Manage the lifecycle of optical platforms and customer services.Ensure effective operational introduction of new equipment, software releases and systems.Work with technology vendors on incident escalation, technical resolution and technology roadmaps.Represent the team with internal and external stakeholders, including direct customer engagement.Participate in customer incident calls, service reviews and service improvement discussions.Communicate technical issues, risks and mitigation plans clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Follow ITIL Incident, Problem, Change and Major Incident Management processes.Identify opportunities to automate operational processes and knowledge management activities.Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, knowledge articles and operational procedures.Drive proactive service improvements that enhance network reliability and operational efficiency.Mentor Level 1 engineers and contribute as a technical subject matter expert.Contribute towards operational measures including MTTR, AHT, CSAT, SLA achievement, repeat incident reduction, knowledge management and technical enablement.

Who you are

• You have 8+ years of experience within Telecom, ISP or Service Provider environments.
• You have substantial experience in Network Operations, Incident Management and Service Assurance.
• You have extensive hands‑on experience troubleshooting complex, multi-vendor optical networks.You have strong technical knowledge of DWDM, OTN, SDH, Ethernet and optical transmission technologies.
• You have relevant experience with Ciena platforms, including 6500, 5164, 5170, Waveserver and MCP/One Control.
• You have relevant experience with Infinera platforms, including G40, FlexILS and Infinera NMS/DNA.
• Experience with packet over optical, OSS/BSS applications and IP networks would be advantageous.
• You have experience managing customer-facing technical escalations and high-severity incidents.
• You can perform detailed Root Cause Analysis and coordinate technical resolution across multiple teams and vendors.
• You understand operational vendor management, including technical escalation and review forums.
• You can develop technical documentation, share knowledge and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• You demonstrate accountability for customer service outcomes and can remain calm and decisive during high-severity incidents.
• You can explain complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You have strong customer engagement, stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• .A degree with relevant experience is preferred.ITIL Foundation or ITIL Practitioner certification is preferred.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work with large-scale enterprise optical transmission networks supporting Vodafone UK customers.
• Exposure to complex, multi-vendor environments spanning Ciena and Infinera technologies.
• Opportunity to take ownership of high-impact technical incidents and contribute directly to service reliability and customer experience.
• Regular engagement with customers, internal technology teams and external vendors.
• Opportunity to contribute to platform lifecycle management, operational automation and service improvement initiatives.
• Scope to build technical leadership experience through mentoring and subject matter expertise.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced troubleshooting across DWDM, OTN, SDH, Ethernet and optical transmission technologies.
• Operational management of Ciena and Infinera optical platforms.
• Major Incident Management and advanced Root Cause Analysis.
• Multi-vendor technical escalation and vendor management.
• Customer-facing technical communication and service reviews.
• Network operations automation and knowledge management.
• Optical platform lifecycle management and introduction of new equipment and software releases.
• Technical mentoring and cross-team operational enablement.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

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