Agm - Zonal Fiber Operations & Projects

Job Req ID: 44086- Location: Coimbatore, 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.

**Role**

Zonal Fiber Lead

**Job Level/ Designation
M2

**Function / Department**

Cluster -Technology (Fiber Operations)

**Location**

Chennai

**Job Purpose**
- Responsible for cluster Fiber rollout and Operation functions.
- Deliver project and operations KPIs as per Organisation requirement
- Meet mobility & enterprise services experience expectation by implementing highest quality of workmanship and cost effective operating model
- **Enhanced accountability due to inhouse operation**

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**
- Increase fiber penetration for mobility and enterprise services by faster fiber rollout.
- Responsible for annual Capex & Opex forecast and control.
- Managed Service Partner governance for own fiber as per the contractual SLA / KPI.
- Optimal utilization of Fiber Capex to deliver best in class and scalable fiber infrastructure with resiliencies to ensure high standard network uptime.
- Rollout of OWN & IRU fiber as per AOP target. Enable new POP and NW rollout by providing new fiber pairs as per requirement.
- Develop and Operationalization of cluster operating model to meet organization requirement.
- Deliver Project & Operational KPIs and SLAs by working closely with circle teams & vendors
- Work closely with circle teams, cluster fiber Head for developing innovative & cost effective Fiber infrastructure solutions for varied customers like TSP, OTT, smart city & govt. projects etc.

**Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience**
- 12-15 years of Telecom experience in fiber Planning/Project/Operations. Ability to manage in dynamic, highly challenging environments.
- In-depth knowledge, experience and sound understanding of transport operations model, technologies such as DWDM, SDH, EoSDH,IP/MPLS, TE, QoS.
- Commercial and legal understanding for closure of contract and agreements with vendors to get better KPIs and cost factor advantage and also Govt. policies related to ROW.
- Opex cost reduction by network optimization, AMC managements, operational deployment and other means.
- Excellent Analytical skills, team building and inter-personal relationship skill to excel cross functional projects and ensure best customer experience.
- Should employ a specific time management strategy to ensure closure of fiber projects on fixed time periods.

**Must have technical / professional qualifications**

Should have B.tech/B.E

12-15 years of Telecom experience

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