Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the deployment and integration of new fiber POPs along BBNL, IP1, IRU network routes.

Drive strategic projects related to BBNL, enhance existing IRU/IP1 network

Ensuring seamless HOTO of BBNL and integration as per Airtel's existing network
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely survey and deployment
Coordination with regulatory authorities, BBNL/BSNL counterparts, and internal teams for seamless RoW and site Integration.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead deployment and integration of current Fiber POPs across BBNL, IP1, and IRU network routes.
- Drive strategic fiber infrastructure projects to expand network coverage and enhance transport network capabilities.
- Manage end-to-end execution of optical fiber rollout projects including planning, design validation, deployment, testing, and commissioning.
- Oversee enhancement and optimization of existing IRU/IP1 network infrastructure to improve capacity, resilience, and network performance.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, telecom partners, infrastructure providers, and regulatory bodies for timely project execution.
- Conduct backhaul planning, fiber route assessment, POP readiness evaluation, and capacity dimensioning to support business growth.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and ensure adherence to deployment milestones.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare periodic updates/reports for government and regulatory authorities.
- Track project progress and publish weekly, monthly, and quarterly dashboards highlighting deployment status, risks, achievements, and action plans.




- Drive network integration activities, vendor management, and field coordination to ensure seamless implementation.
- Support network modernization initiatives and identify opportunities for infrastructure optimization and operational efficiency.
- Maintain project documentation, deployment records, route inventories, and governance reports.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 8-12 years of experience in Telecom Infrastructure, Fiber Network Deployment, Backhaul Planning, or Transport Network Operations.
- Strong understanding of Optical Fiber Networks, BBNL, IP1 infrastructure, IRU agreements, POP deployment, and transport network architecture.
- Experience in managing large-scale fiber rollout and network integration projects.
- Knowledge of telecom regulatory requirements and government infrastructure programs.
- Strong stakeholder management, project management, and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency in project tracking, reporting, dashboard preparation, and data analysis.

Preferred Skills

- Fiber Network Planning & Design
- Transport Network Architecture
- Optical Transmission & Backhaul Networks
- POP Deployment & Integration
- Project Governance & Regulatory Coordination
- Capacity Planning & Network Optimization
- Vendor & Partner Management
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, and Reporting Tools

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Job Snapshot

Updated Date

16-09-2026

Job ID

Job_11222

Function

Network

Location

Airtel Centre - Gurgaon, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience

8 - 10 Years

Employee Type

Employee

📌 LeadIRU Deployment (Haryana)
🏢 Airtel India
📍 Haryana