Head - IP & Data Core

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Role Deliverables

1. Network Strategy and Architecture 
2.   Define technology roadmap and target architecture for IP Core, MPLS, Internet Gateway (IAG), OTN, Packet Transport, Hybrid/SDH and Broadband Core. 
3.   Drive network modernization and technology transformation aligned with business strategy. 
4.   Finalize network architecture, topology and resiliency standards.

2. Capacity Planning & Investment

• Lead annual and long-term capacity planning based on traffic forecasts and business growth. 
• Own CAPEX planning, budgeting, investment prioritization and business case preparation. 
• Optimize network utilization while ensuring service readiness and future scalability. 

3. Customer Service Planning

• Own customer service provisioning strategy across Backbone/NLD and Core Network. 
• Ensure timely network readiness for enterprise customer onboarding. 
• Drive customer experience improvements through proactive planning and capacity augmentation.

4. Product & Technology Enablement

• Partner with Product, Sales and Business teams for introduction of new products, features and enterprise solutions. 
• Evaluate technical feasibility, define network requirements and lead implementation strategy. 
• Introduce emerging technologies supporting enterprise digital services. 

5. Engineering Governance

• Drive engineering standards, design governance and multi-vendor interoperability. 
• Lead RFP preparation, technical evaluations and OEM selection. 
• Own Acceptance Testing (AT), RA-NPI, RA-Intec and engineering approvals. 

6. Operational Excellence

• Work closely with Operations, NOC and Implementation teams to improve network stability and customer experience. 
• Drive root cause elimination, service availability and network reliability. 
• Support major incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

7. Automation & Digital Transformation

• Drive OSS-led automation across planning, provisioning, reporting and capacity management. 
• Develop dashboards, analytics and AI-driven planning capabilities. 
• Improve planning productivity through process digitization. 

8. Commercial & Vendor Management

• Manage technology partners and OEM relationships. 
• Drive technical negotiations, PR/PO governance and invoice approvals. 
• Optimize TCO through technology selection and lifecycle management. 

9. Cross-functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Product, Business, SCM, IT, Operations, Commercial and Finance. 
• Resolve inter-functional dependencies for timely project execution. 
• Represent Network Engineering in strategic planning forums.

 10. People Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing planning organization. 
• Build future-ready skills across IP, Automation, Cloud Networking and AI-enabled Operations. 
• Drive succession planning and capability development.

Shall be interacting with Business – Product, Sales team for understanding new feature and solution requirements, scope finalization, vendor interaction and implementation in the field.

1. Coordinating with Network Operations/Network implementation team for installation and commissioning, AT and RA-NPI, RA-Intec clearance of the network element.
2. RFP preparation in coordination with all stake holders for any new vendor introduction.
3. Shall be knowledgeable on key network transition topologies for creating futuristic network.
4. Shall be responsible for preparation of budgetary requirements for the FY basis the AOP projections from product team
5. Shall be driving network Optimization exercise to save opex saving.
6. Vendor management for raising PR/PO, invoice clearance.
7. Supporting network operations/NOC teams for reducing major events in the field and controlling it as a process and functioning of Transport, IP network and Central elements 
8. Managing NLD / Backbone related Customer Service Provisioning 
9. Business process document preparation covering various business process flow for new development/enhancement/flaw correction.
10. Interaction with SCM for function material requirements, spare management
11. Inter- department coordination for closing dependency to meet business objectives.
12. Efforts towards automating process/reports for performance monitoring of the network.
13. Handling planning related audit with internal/external agencies. 
14. Skill development/enhancement for team members to meet future network capabilities.
15. Responsible for overall development of team’s career growth.

1.   18–22 years in Telecom Network Engineering. 

> Extensive experience in Enterprise/Wireline IP Networks. 

  > Strong exposure to: 

• IP/MPLS, Internet Gateway IAGS 
• Broadband (BRAS/BNG) , OTN/DWDM 
• Packet Transport , SDH Migration 
• L2/L3 Switching 
• DNS, AAA, Load Balancer, WLAN Controller 

  Experience in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Nokia, Juniper, Huawei, etc.). 

  Proven experience in large-scale CAPEX planning and technology transformation. 

  Experience leading cross-functional teams and strategic programs.B. 

Tech / B. E in electronics and communication engineering

1. Experience of handling wireline Transport network business in legacy and IP environment
2. Good project management skills required

Leadership competency  :   Strategic Thinking 

  Customer Orientation ,   Business Acumen ,   Technology Leadership 

  Decision Making ,   Stakeholder Management ,   Negotiation 

  Innovation ,   Change Leadership .

  Coaching & Mentoring

Performance Go getter : Result oriented Team player