AGM - Solution Delivery

Job Req ID:  35666
Location: 

Pune, IN

Function:  Other
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

Project Manager – DevOps & Delivery management

Job Level/ Designation

M2 / L6 – Assistant General Manager

Function / Department

Technology/ IT /Solution Delivery / Testing & Delivery Planning

Location

Pune, IT Hub – HJW

Job Purpose

  • Manage DevOps platform and tools and Application deployment
  • Manage periodic platform / tools upgrade
  • Ensure 100% availability of CICD platform / tools
  • Monitor the Backups and review backup policies periodically
  • To govern Platform usage and deliveries and ensure adherence to the organization policies
  • Liaison with teams to analyze new requirement
  • Onboard New applications to the platform

 

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

  • Ensuring that CI/CD pipelines are robust, reliable, and scalable to support frequent and predictable releases.
  • Evaluating, selecting, and integrating tools and technologies that support DevOps practices
  • Fostering collaboration and communication between development, operations, and other cross-functional teams. Acting as a bridge between different teams to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and processes.
  • Leading and managing a team of DevOps engineers, architects, and specialists. Providing guidance, support, and mentorship to team members to ensure they have the necessary skills and resources to succeed.
  • Develop scripts to automate DevOps functions, source code checking with continuous integration, automated test tool configuration, application topology configuration, automated deployment and proactive environment monitoring & management
  • Proven experience in Managing Hybrid CI-CD Platform
  • Responsible for defining, tracking and status reporting of Ci CD KPIs
  • Drive governance and adherence of Platform compliance and KPIs at the organisation level
  • Strong experience in evaluating tools capabilities, implementing same across IT functions for business benefits and E2E tracking of delivery (Agile/waterfall projects)
  • Liaison with Delivery teams, for defining New Application onboarding requirement
  • Participate in establishing and reviewing of E2E Platform strategy as per organisational need
  • Strong advocate of Standardization, quality, responsible to act a SME for application modernization/transformation programs
  • Track and manage environments, ensure 100% availability of Environment for Projects teams
  • Define centralized management process & Practices for all applications & Vendor teams
  • Be part of a team of collaborators focusing on internal and external client satisfaction, efficiency and flawless execution
  • Gather, challenge, clarify and document technical requirements coming from technology leadership
  • Collaborating with security teams to integrate security practices into the DevOps pipeline
  • Optimizing the performance and scalability of applications and infrastructure through capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization techniques.
  • Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the DevOps team.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

  • Knowledge of platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Hands on experience in CI/CD (Git, Sonar, Docker, Maven, Kubernetes, Nexus, Jenkins, Ansible, terraform, Jmeter, cucumber, selenium, Appium etc)
  • Experience in Java & Python and AI Ops tools,
  • Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Certifications: Prince2 Practitioner & Foundation, Java, Python, DevOps
  • Knowledge of acquisition system relevant to Telecom exposure
  • Strong communications, interpersonal, negotiation skills. Highly competent in Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Visio/Word/good knowledge on Java & SQL
  • Ability to drive operational excellence through standardization and innovation in processes/systems/tools.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

  • Industry Certification in DevOps Applications, Java, Python
  • Good stakeholder-management skills to interface with business users
  • People management skills
  • Effective communication and inter-personal skills
  • Proactive in approach with positive attitude
  • Balanced in handling emergencies
  • Experience in virtual team management
  • B.E/B.Tech/MCA from Premium Institute will be added advantage

Years of Experience

7+ Years of Experience in Domain (IT Telecom)

Industries to look from

Telecom, IT

Ideal Organizations to look from

Infosys, Accenture, IBM, TCS, TechM

Direct reports

NA

 

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