Tata Communications Limited Hiring For Deputy General Manager – Platform Planning & Design at India ,  Full Time

Job Family Descriptor
Responsible for the strategic planning and design of telecom infrastructure and/or network components. Analyses the short-term and/or long-term network capacity needs for current and future network requirements. This includes technology and network planning acorss multiple layers, introduction of new technologies into the network for new services and/or better network efficiency. Designs the network architecture and performs technical analysis of software, hardware, and network systems, systems engineering for front-end processors, multiplexes, LAN/WAN communications, network nodes, switches, and various transmission systems. Analyses traffic flows and trends, route planning, network optimisation, routing solutions and forecast of traffic. Performs integration with existing systems and conduct service validation prior to hand over to Service Operations team. Has knowledge on IP routers, switches, fiber optic connections, microwave wireless transmission, 2G/3G/4G, DSL and radio frequency systems, etc. The function engages with LOBs and Products Team to understand market forecast/ trends, and with relevant teams and vendors to discuss solutions and cost estimates and CAPEX optimization initiatives. Also responsible for equipment planning via rfp while working along with commercial team.
Broad outline of the Role
Leads a team through expertise in most or all areas within Platform Planning and Design. Tactical role which provides a marked contribution to defining the direction of new products, processes, standards or operational plans based upon business strategy, with a significant mid term impact on business unit overall results. May lead important projects that require providing experienced project team members with instruction, guidance and advice in all aspects of the project to ensure delivery of quality outcomes. Identifies problems and significantly improves, changes or adapts existing methods and techniques.Focus is on implementation and control rather than policy and strategy development. Capable of identifying key issues and priorities and focusing on these to deliver required results with minimal direction and supervision.Able to identify problems and significantly improve, change or adapt existing methods and techniques. Education: Engineer/ME/ MTech Experience: 8-12 years, experience in network engineering required
Purpose – Broad objective of the role
Operating Network – Key External
Operating Network – Key Internal
Size and Scope of Role – Financial
Size and Scope of Role – No. of direct reports
Size and Scope of Role – Total team
Size and Scope of Role – Other parameters
Minimum qualification & experience
Other knowledge/skills
Key Responsibilities
Technical Competencies
Knowledge / Skills
Communication Skills