AGM - IP Relationship & FP

Job Req ID:  46237
Location: 

Patna, 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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VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

 

 

Role

TL- Circle IP Relationship & Facility Projects

Job Level/ Designation

M2

Function / Department

Technology / Projects

Location

Patna

Hiring Manager  

Job Purpose

In the highly competitive telecom business, Technology is the key differentiator of customersatisfaction. This role will be accountable for Infrastructure Provider Relationship Management ofPassive Infrastructure at Circle for all Technologies of RAN and Core Networks and lead a team toensure that all RFAIs (Ready For Active Installation) are delivered, Post RFAIs are resolved in a timebound manner, Bills are verified and Order Management is carried out as per Guidelines providedby Central Team. Also, to drive the build out and upgrade of passive infrastructure for CoreFacilities and Data Centre Projects.

Key ResultAreas/Accountabilities

 

Responsible for Passive Infrastructure deliveries of all Technology Projects of RAN & MWcovering FDD,TDD,M-Mimo, Small Cells, Sector Additions, New Technologies, Fiber POP,DWDM, Transport, Core, Charging, VAS, Enterprise, ISP etc. To provide timely resolution of RFAI(Ready for Active Infrastructure) issues and enable the Site Infrastructure readiness for ActiveInfrastructure deployment and commissioning at Sites.

Ensuring that IP Bill Verification is carried out effectively and Order Management is done as perCorporate guidelines

Custodian of Order Management Tool at the Circle covering Site wise inventory accuracy, billingdata accuracy and IP Fee payment accuracy including IP Fee related dispute resolutions

Interfacing with all Infrastructure Providers to review the Project deliveries periodically andtake suitable actions to bridge the gaps.

To conduct Governance meetings on project deliverables with all Infrastructure Providers tohighlight the concerns and ensuring that actions are taken on time to meet the requirements.

To create Site Profiling for all Sites to get all necessary information of a Site beforehand to planup the activities accordingly by various stake holders. The parameters are to be updated in aregular interval since it is dynamic in nature.

To be a part of War Rooms with all key stake holders and enable effective monitoring andtracking of Project deliverables to achieve all milestones on time and ensure that resolution ofissues are carried out on a real time basis. Handling of Circle escalations and ensuring that theTickets are closed within TAT.

Carryout Joint Visits of Sites with IPs to resolve critical issues by interacting with SiteOwners/Society Representative etc.

Custodian of all Project MIS input to Portals, Mobile Apps and any other company data base

Facilitate IP Fee related dispute resolutions along with Stake holders in O&M and Finance

 

To Lead and develop end to end Projects for Core Facilities and Data Centres build out.Initiating Kick-offmeetings with all Stakeholders after Vendor Finalization of the respectiveProject

To prepare Project Plan & Project Schedule for respective Project and ensure that allmilestones are monitored and controlled to achieve the deliveries as per agreed timelines.

Ensuring that at all times the Project Execution are carried out by adhering to the CorporateGuidelines

Review the Project Status Periodically followed by action plan

Handing over of Sites to Operations after Site Acceptance

 

 

 

 

Core Competencies,Knowledge, Experience

 

Powerful stakeholder management skills to interface with Cross Functional Teams, internal andexternal stake holders to provide support on resolving the issues and bottlenecks to deliverProject on time.

Ability to ensure implementation of various governance models as per corporate guidelinesand drive results.

Result orientation and Team leadership to deliver beyond expectation and team engagementby developing plans, resolving issues and collaborative problem solving

Strategic orientation and operational excellence, ability to articulate evolving priorities for thebusiness and drives functional excellence

Entrepreneurial, responsible, self-motivated and proactive leadership skills

Advanced analytical skills to understand the critical requirements and enable to get in to alogical conclusion

Ability to manage crisis or disaster, dynamic, high-growth, high-uncertainty environments

Project Management Skill Sets to deliver Projects on Time with Quality at an Optimized Costs

Financial acumen and negotiations skills

Must have technical /professional qualifications

 

B-Tech Electrical / Electronics and Telecommunications or Computer Science Engineeringwith 5+ years of experience in the similar field or

Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Graduate with 6+ years exp with minimum 3years’ similar Experience in Telecom.

 

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