Job Req ID: 50179
Location:
Mohali, Punjab, IN
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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.
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VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.
Job Purpose
Lead end-to-end Circle IPCPE/CLOUD Core Operations to ensure best-in-class network availability, service reliability and customer experience across Data services. Own operational excellence for IPCPE/CLOUD Core platforms through proactive monitoring, incident management, KPI governance, lifecycle management, capacity planning, technology upgrades and new node integration while leading a team of engineers. Act as the Circle Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IPCPE/CLOUD technologies, driving automation, continuous improvement and operational excellence through close collaboration with Cluster, SNOC, Planning, Projects, OEMs and cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
IPCPE/CLOUD Core Availability & Reliability
Own end-to-end availability of IPCPE/CLOUD Core platforms (CEE, CBIS, CVIM, Redhat & Cloud IP infra nodes SDN, SDI, Leaf & spine switches along with CS/PS legacy switches and routers) with 99.999% service availability target.
Lead critical incident management, restoration, traffic rerouting and emergency response to minimize customer impact.
Drive RCA, corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat failures.
Ensure redundancy, resiliency, backup readiness, preventive maintenance and disaster recovery preparedness.
Operations & Lifecycle Management
Govern configuration changes through structured impact assessment, implementation and post-change validation.
Lead software upgrades, patch deployment, feature activation, licensing and capacity expansion.
Ensure operational readiness, documentation, HLD/LLD compliance and acceptance of new nodes into operations.
Customer Experience & KPI Governance
Own Circle IPCPE/CLOUD customer experience KPIs including cloud accessibility, retainability and service quality.
Drive KPI monitoring, degradation analysis and optimization with CPM, SNOC, CODE and OEMs.
Ensure timely resolution of customer, enterprise and VIP complaints through detailed technical analysis
Deployment & Technology Transformation
Lead field readiness for new node deployment, modernization, cloud transformation and traffic migration.
Support VoNR/5G evolution and drive automation, AI-enabled operations and digital transformation.
Technical Governance & SME Leadership
Serve as the Circle IPCPE/CLOUD SME for complex technical issues, architecture reviews and operational decisions.
Provide expert guidance during critical outages and mentor engineers on IPCPE/CLOUD technologies and troubleshooting.
Standardize operational processes and promote engineering best practices
Operational Governance
Maintain inventory, backups, RS&R, audit compliance, security, MTX/Data Centre governance.
Coordinate with vendors, infrastructure teams and support organizations to ensure operational readiness.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing team of 3–4 engineers through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
Build technical capability, succession pipeline, knowledge sharing culture and high employee engagement.
Promote accountability, collaboration, HSW compliance and continuous learning
Technical/ Functional Competencies
IPCPE/CLOUD Core Architecture • IPCPE/CLOUD/VoNR • Cloud (VNF/CNF) • IP/MPLS • Linux • KPI Analytics • Automation & AI-enabled Operations • Incident & Change Management
5G SA and VONR understanding is added advantage
Hands on Operation experience of IPCPE/CLOUD nodes like VNF, CNF, CCPC
Multi-Vendor Core Platforms exposure like Nokia, CISCO, Ericsson, HP, Dell, IBM etc
OEM L3/L4 certificates on IPCPE/CLOUD Core
Behavioural & Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Thinking • Customer Centricity • Analytical Problem Solving • Stakeholder Management • Decision Making • Technical Mentoring • Team Leadership • Execution Excellence • Ownership & Accountability • Learning Agility • Communication & Collaboration.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Education Qualification
B.E./B.Tech – Electronics and Telecommunications
Years of working experience
Minimum 10 years total, Minimum of 6+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience within the IPCPE/CLOUD domain.
Working Relationship
Internal Stakeholders
SNOC / CODE / Security teams
COG & Corp Project teams
Other Technology vertical in the circle
Circle CS, MKT, RA & IT Team
External Stakeholders
OEM vendors — Nokia, Cisco, Precision, Ericsson etc.
SI partners
Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership
