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National Fiber Operations Head

National Fiber Operations Head

Bharti (Bharti Airtel Limited )Gurugram, Haryana, India
4 days ago
Job description

Job Summary :

As the National Fiber Operations Head (General Manager) , you will be responsible for overseeing the operations, governance, and continuous improvement of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) infrastructure across 3 lakh kilometers of own routes and 1.5 Lakhs associated IRU routes throughout India. This role demands expertise in O&M of Optical Fiber Communication networks.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the national Optical Fiber operations, ensuring robust governance and operational excellence across all operating circles.
  • Supervise and manage OSP (Outside Plant) governance through Own team for existing OFC networks.
  • Establish and enforce industry-standard practices for OSP network operations and maintenance.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical procedures, SOPs, and policy documentation.
  • Evaluate and suggest improvement in existing fiber network architecture for performance improvement.
  • Ensure all safety, security, and compliance standards are met by Own teams and Partners during operations.
  • Create and maintain mitigation and restoration plans for emergencies or outages.
  • Provide strategic guidance and training to teams and Partners on industry best practices.
  • Opex optimization and control,
  • NMT Performance monitoring and control
  • IRU and IP1 partner governance
  • Wireline Ops delivery (ISP) for B2B / Augmentations / planning tasks mobility / broadband
  • B 2B -Wireline Service Assurance / performance
  • New tools / technologies evaluation induction
  • Field Ops processes strengthening / digitization inputs to process / digitization team
  • New Area creation , team dimensioning , resource hiring
  • Dark fiber Asset management , GIS updation process stitching / implementation,
  • Tools and testers Preventive maintenance process and implementation

Key Skills and Competencies :

  • Strong leadership and team management across geographically dispersed teams.
  • In-depth technical knowledge of Optical Fiber Communication, OSP / ISP networks, and IRU models.
  • Proficiency in network operations, performance metrics, and documentation.
  • Familiarity with telecom compliance frameworks, safety protocols, and industry regulations.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with excellent communication skills.
  • Experience in third-party vendor management.
  • Ability to manage large-scale fiber operations across multiple telecom circles.
  • Educational Qualifications :

  • Bachelors in Electronics & Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Relevant industry certifications in Fiber Optic Communication, Project Management, or Network Operations (Preferred).
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