AGM - Fiber Operations

Job Req ID:  45334
Location: 

Kolkata, 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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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.

 

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Role

IRU Lead – Fiber

Job Level/Designation

 M2

Function/Department

Technology/ Fiber

Location

WBK

Job Purpose

Responsible for IRU operations for circle & support on circle operations on Operations hygiene and excellence.  

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

  • Fault tracking and performance management for the IRU fiber network.
  • Coordination with IRU partners for ensuring Given and taken fiber.
  • Coordination with SNOC, Central teams to achieve service excellence and improvement of network availability
  • IRU Fiber KPIs Performance Trends tracking.
  • Daily fault validation and reconciliation with NOC and IRU partner/client.
  • Critical link of Network & Enterprise outages to be tracked and improved through implementation of action plan
  • Coordination with Zonal leads & other network verticals to monitor and maintain Service affecting KPIs as per SLA .
  • Tracking and improvement of Critical outages (P1 / P2 ) & critical alarms to ensure achievement of KPI .
  • Maintaining all kinds related documents ( eg IRU Database , Monthly MIS  POA for improvement ) and time-to-time updating to the circle database repository team.
  • IRU governance meeting tracking with all IRU partner/client at circle level-Monthly.
  • Ensuring timely IRU O&M PO/GRN tracking. Penalty calculation and timely sign offs with IRU partners.
  • Tracking of other department & work close with SCM & finance team for query resolution and timely PO / GRN.
  • Support circle backend operations & support on circle database
  • Implementation of Best practice & OPEX control/forecast plan.
  • Focus on end to end drive & accountability in deliverables
  • Compliance to HSW and WFM KPIs

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

  • Strong understanding of Fiber & Tx network
  • Hands on experience of handling fiber operations 
  • Ability to influence Infra partners, Govt. and Local agencies, Telecom Vendors and other third party service/goods providers.
  • Effective communications and relationship management with IRU partners.
  • Agility and positive attitude 

Must have technical/professional qualifications

  • B.E/B.Tech./ Diploma with 7+ years of field operation experience.

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