Microwave Network Planning Manager

Manager-MW Planning

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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Role

TM – MW planning & Performance

Job Level/ Designation

Manager

Function / Department

Quality

Location

Gujarat

Job Purpose

To Plan & design robust MW network to support radio CIR backhaul requirements. To plan capex efficient Product/Solution mix to reach end state network architecture

To optimize circle network spends by maximizing reuse of inventory available, Optimize usage of MW spots & improve existing POP efficiency

To create technical orderable BoQ for circle to order & execute for meeting coverage/capacity backhaul needs.

To plan & create routing designs with efficient QoS in place for access transmission to deliver best in class CXX experience to customers.

Stringent monitoring of link utilization & CIR bandwidth delivery commitments, timely triggers for capacity upgrades

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

Microwave Planning & Design engineering – NW Architecture, HLD and LLD, TND , Release of traffic routing plans (Incl MoP)

MW Spectrum Optimization to achieve SUC savings as per synergy plan

MW planning Database updation, parameter & planning audits for deviation correction, KPI monitoring & improvements

Capacity and traffic forecast monitoring and timely corrective actions. BOQ preparation & solution download to other functions of circle.

Microwave material mapping from fresh / re-use kitty for successful execution of the all MW released plans for rollout / consolidation / Optimization in circle.

End to end coordination with support functions for execution of all MW plans released. DCN Visibility plan to be released for 100% nodes operational and planned in NW.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

~ 8 to 10 years of technology experience in Microwave planning across different vendor equipment. Good Knowledge of vendor products for different OEMs like Huawei, E///, ZTE Ceragon & NEC

In depth understaffing of advance features available for delivering high capacity backhaul solutions

Capable to create different vendor product tailored solution & BOQs for customized network requirements in close coordination with central teams.

Good understanding of various DCN techniques for NMS visibility of all vendor equipment.

Expertise in understanding QoS service mechanism in various equipment present in network.

Link Optimization & KPI improvement to ensure best in class CXX delivery

Team player & eagerness to learn technology advancements. Flexible & adaptive to changes

Must have technical / professional qualifications

Bachelor of Engg.

CCNA certification preferred

 

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

Experience Level

Mid Level