Gm - Fiber Audit

Job Req ID: 45061- Location: Mumbai, 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.

**Job Purpose**
- Responsible for Pan India fiber network audit function to ensure VILs asset is maintained as per the laid down process.
- Ensure quality of route planning, deployment and operations by stringent audit process and control.
- Develop end to end audit processes and implement the same.
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
- Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation. Completes audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings. Recommend possible risk aversion measures and cost savings that could be made

**Key Result Areas/Accountabilities**
- Develop a PAN India audit calendar and ensure it is followed.
- Establish stringent audit checklist like ROW availability, depth & size of the trench, laying of Overhead cables, ABD, chamber quality, fiber utilization and OTDR testing.
- Identify Aerial and underground route km as per as-build drawing.
- Audit report submission & action taken report.
- Ensure corrective actions are taken by respective stakeholders to comply to standards, polices & process. Work closely with FRS group to establish the CMM process

**Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience**
- 15-20 years of Telecom experience and Proficiency in understanding overall transport NW architecture.
- Transformation and Digitization with expertise in GIS.
- Domain expertize in Fiber Optical networking, DWDM/SDH/MPLS technologies.
- Fiber project & operational standards/process.
- Documentation Management - HOTO, ROW/Permission
- Must have a clear vision on organizational requirements, able to see the big picture, decision making ability and superior communication skill. Be open to the criticism, ask questions

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