Gm - Quality & Radio Planning

Job Req ID: 45656- Location: Ahmedabad, 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.

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**Role**

Radio Planning & Quality Head

**Job Level/ Designation**

M3 - General Manager

**Function / Department**

Technology / Radio Planning & Quality

**Location**

Gujarat

**Job Purpose**

To ensure Optimal planning of Circle RAN network with a view to deliver enhanced network experience to the customers. In the prevailing hyper competitive telecom business, Network Quality is the most differentiating factor of customer satisfaction. Hence maintaining network quality of highest standards is of utmost importance and it is the main job purpose of network quality department

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**
- Network planning/New products rollouts
- New town rollout as per sales/Mktg/ capacity as per traffic expansion.
- New product trials and implementation:

- Network RF/MW design, plan validation and finalization
- Radio / MW network Consolidation
- Detailed Radio and Microwave BOQ finalization
- Ensuring ordering for Radio & Microwave is done well in advance for project rollouts.
- Interaction with Central planning team for all Budget queries/justification of rollouts etc.
- Network Integration support
- Inventory movement plan
- Regulatory
- EMF submission before site getting declared OA.
- MRO compliance submission and testing
- Coordination and report submission to regulatory bodies as and when required.
- Governance
- New site/ town validation support, SCFT and acceptance process adherence
- Performance analysis through OSS and crowd sourced data to improve network experience and business deliverables
- Network Optimization to improve customer experience, resolution of network complaints and support business deliverables
- Ensure Regulatory compliance

**Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience**
- Analytic, In-depth technical knowledge of Radio Network Planning
- SME in 2G, 3G & 4G RAN technologies
- Strong Leadership skills with extensive experience of handling Cross functional teams across functions and vendors
- Self-Starter, Customer Focused
- Quick learner, knowledge on change in technological trends.
- Bachelor of Engineering, preferably in Electronics and/or Telecommunications
- In-depth technical knowledge ,Managerial skills, Excellent domain knowledge, Business Acumen and analytical skills, Strong leadership and people management capability, Strategy handling skills

**Must have technical / professional qualifications**
- B-Tech Electronics and Telecommunications with 10+ years of experience
- Min 10 + years of Experience in Network Planning, performance management and governance of multivendor and multi-technology networks.

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