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
Zonal Technical Head
Job Level/ Designation
M2/AGM
Function / Department




Technology/O&M; (RAN & MW)
Location
Kerala Circle
Job Purpose
Supervising of Managing cell site – BTS/MW/BSC/RNC site field level operational activities
Key Result Areas/Accountabilities
Plan and supervise Preventive and Corrective maintenance to improve percentage of best cells above >99% by March 31st ****
To supervise cell site/BSC/RNC wise field level operational activities in strict compliance with the VIL operation's process and managing with the tools prescribed.
To acknowledge all WFM alarms within prescribed time of onset and to complete resolution within 3 days.
To supervise and maintain the site level Opex and make control on same as per the budget.
To administer transmission media details to rectify any call drop/disturbance
To Run transmission planning modernization as per the AOP
Drive on- time Preventive Maintenance and Outage handling process
Bearing clear understanding of SNOC process and abiding them. Driving each activity under the oversight and evaluating their success
Management of co-ordination with infra partners on maintaining the upkeep of the infra equipment so as to ensure the conservation of active equipment
Plan/Complete yearly roll out target by March 31 of year by Integration & Commissioning of all sites in operational domain
100% compliance of Asset Management of all assets installed
Completing and Driving acceptance test configuration and commissioning of new base station sites and backhaul
Network complaint management by mobilising the Zonal RF engineer and TSG
Drive the zonal specified RF modernization with hands-on zero traffic cells, software upgrade for joint spectrum,



swap for modernization and quality assurance
Drive toggling and zero traffic cell to the minimum prescribed levels
Drive TQM projects with six sigma criterion, bring in new ideas of operations, identifying the training needs and aligning the team to the business acumen of the zone
Aligning the resource management of the zone during festivals, privilege leaves, with minimum attrition and aligning the personal traits to the zonal rendezvous
Coordinate with technical support personnel, support vendors and equipment suppliers
Call testing and post MSS activity checks, Roaming tests and checks as entrusted
Co-ordinate with IP and router team for access port check ,utilization, Implementation of corrections related to access ports and New router locations configurations
Survey for new fibre POP and its coordinate its I&C;
New site proposal for the zone as per the business plan, its NFA preparation if applicable, following up till the on time roll out including Attention of DTC as per the requirement
Identification of issues at various points of splitting of ILL and closure of its complaints
Conducting monthly meeting with Passive Vendors and MOM, Following up with issues and identifying the corrections done by IP, Reduction in Opex by XX% Yon Y
To run the operations of the zone as per the HSW standards prescribed, updating to the monthly meetings, assuring all assets are registered under MSAFE and auditing them
Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience
Well versed knowledge in G/U/L, along with testing experience
Installation, commissioning, integration and troubleshooting of NSN/Huawei Radio and Microwave equipment
Expertise in 2G network, Node-B Operations and eNodeB Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Expertise in GSM protocol stack, call flow and O&M; of RNC, BSC, BTS and MW
Must have technical / professional qualifications
Experience: 7-10 Years.
Qualification: B. Tech - ECE/EEE/CSE
Vodafone Idea Limited
(formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership

📌 Agm-Operations & Maintenance (India)
🏢 VIL
📍 India