Agm - Fiber Planning & Audit

Job Req ID: 46668
- Location: Bangalore, IN
- Function: Technology/ IOT/Cloud
- About:

- 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

**Role**

Fiber Planning & Audit Lead

**Job Level/ Designation**

M2

**Function / Department**

Technology/ Fiber Operations

**Location**

Bangalore

**Job Purpose**

Responsible for cluster fiber planning, budgeting and capex approval as per AOP.

Ensure quality of route planning, deployment and operations by stringent audit process and control.

Responsible for cluster fiber network audit function to ensure VILs asset is maintained as per the laid down process.

Develop end to end audit processes and implement the same in the region

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**

1. Responsible for annual Capex & route replacement capex forecast and control.

2. Optimal utilization of Fiber Capex to deliver best in class and scalable fiber infrastructure with resiliencies to ensure high standard network uptime.

3. Finalize fiber architecture as per IP and Optics network architecture.

4. Digitize fiber assets by onboarding GIS tool and route mapping.

5. Timely Audit report submission & action taken report on all audited routes.

6. Ensure corrective actions are taken by respective stakeholders to comply with standards, polices & process.

7. Work closely with other technology, finance and SCM function to deliver VIL objectives.

**Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience**

1. 12-15 years of Telecom experience and Proficiency in understanding overall transport NW architecture and key cost drivers.

2. Understanding of IP/MPLS & Optics NW architecture to build scalable fiber NW.

3. Sound understanding of Capex and budgetary skills to derive best out of NW at lowest possible cost.

4. Overall understanding of financial model to support new Fibre vertical. Also should have clear understanding of evolving Govt. policies related to ROW, so as to align the process for optimizing the cost.

5. Fiber project & operational standards/process.

6. Documentation Management - HOTO, ROW/Permission

**Key Performance Indicators**

1. Increase fiber penetration for mobility and enterprise services by cost effective and efficient planning & budgeting.

2. Overall responsibility for the successful planning, design, execution and closure of fiber projects.

3. Meet Capex & equipment lit up targets.

4. Meet the site, IP/MPLS equipment and Optics rollout target by providing new fiber pair plan.

5. Optimize fiber rollout Capex by exploring sharing and co-built options with other OFC infrastructure providers to minimise cost to build.

6. Deliver audit calendar, audit checklist and process. 30% routes to be audited in every calendar year in the region.

7. Meet government regulatory compliances, HSW compliance, statutory compliance and internal/external audit compliances. Initiate CMM compliance as applicable.

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