Job Description

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 Circuit Core / Packet Core Job Level/ Designation AGM / DGM -Core & IN Projects, Network : M2 Function / Department Network / Technology : Corporate (Central Projects Group - CPG) / Core Projects Location Corp Mumbai Job Purpose Effective & Time bound delivery of Core Projects - Cloud IMS/VoLTE, NDS, HLR/HSS, Packet/Data Core nodes ( PCRF, DNS, vGWs, MME, etc), STP, DRA, HSS domain Implementation Projects and Wi-Fi Implementation. Central lead for all PAN India CS/Packet Core / IMS-VoLTE / Wi-Fi Project Planning , execution & governance with Vendors, Circle teams, SNOC team & other VIL stakeholders for seamless project delivery Key Result Areas/Accountabilities Effective delivery of new projects across Circuit - Cloud /IMS, & Packet core domain , STP, HSS domain, handle new nodes / Technology rollout & expansion projects, MTX resilience projects & DR implementation for Circuit Core nodes in a very stringent time line considering data usage surge across PAN India. Managing overall Project delivery starting from Planning Handover, Solution discussion, Hardware delivery, Hardware I&C, Cloud/NFV readiness, VNF deployment, Integration with VIL Ecosystem, SNOC Integration for FCAPS, Functional & revenue assurance UAT, Security Audit as per VIL Policy, Migration of data traffic & Handover to Operations team. Responsible for Expansion of vMGW /SBC to deliver capacity, Integration with IMS for VOLTE. Responsible for Green field Circuit core deployments of MSC/MSS, HLR/HSS, NDS, STP, MGW, Expansion of vEPC ,SBC, Cloud Infra/NFV to deliver capacity for voice core traffic Responsible for end to end Network Consolidation for MSC/MSS, HLR/HSS, NDS, STP, MGW, SBC, Data Nodes in which Vodafone /Idea nodes will be reconfigured /reintegrated into a lean/optimized network. Responsible for Green field Paco deployments of SGSN/MME, GGSN/SPGW, PCRF, CGF, CGNAT, IP Infra/SDWAN solution, Cloud Infra/NFV to deliver capacity for data traffic Responsible for Expansion of vEPC infra to deliver capacity, Integration with IMS for VOLTE. Responsible for end to end Network Consolidation in which Vodafone /Idea nodes will be reconfigured /reintegrated into a lean/optimized network. Deployment of special project like Syslog, Service improvisation Project Deployment of Technology Transformation Projects. Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience Hands on experience of Project management over 10 to 15 years along with Knowledge of MS Project and stake Holder Management to get the Delivery of Project first time right Detail knowledge of functionality of CS core nodes e.g. MSC/MSS, HLR/HSS, NDS, STP, MGW, SBC, Cloud/NFV Infra & IP solution. And PS core nodes e.g. SGSN/MME, GGSN/SPGW, PCRF, DRA, Cloud/NFV Infra & IP infra solution. Detailed knowledge of PS Nodes GPRS/LTE call flow, GPRS/LTE protocol stack & Diameter interfaces. Knowledge on Cloud NFV platform & virtualized infra. Hands on experience on multiple vendor e.g. Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE, and Huawei .. MSC/MSS, HLR/HSS, NDS, STP, MGW, SBC, Cloud/NFV Infra & IP infra solution, Ericsson GGSN, SGSN, SAPC (PCRF), DNS, & Oracle PCRF, DRA, Linux based systems. Knowledge on IP/MPLS & routing protocols. Knowledge on Cloud NFV platform & virtualized infra., Knowledge on Cloud based solution implementation. Must have technical / professional qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Engineer Preferably in Electronics / Telecom or Equivalent. Certification PM would added Advantage. Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited) An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership

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