Job Description - Senior Manager (CPE Recovery, Repair & Refurb Operations).
Location : Gurgaon.
Department : Operations / Asset Recovery & Refurbishment.
Reports to : Head - Operations / Circle Lead.
Role Overview :
- The Senior Manager will be responsible for end-to-end management of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) recovery, repair, and refurbishment operations.
- The role involves building scalable processes to maximize recovery, ensure cost-effective repair / refurbishment, and re-deploy CPEs back into circulation, thereby reducing capex and improving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities :
CPE Recovery :
Drive overall recovery strategy and execution across circles / regions.Ensure timely retrieval of CPEs from customers, partners, and field operations.Monitor recovery KPIs, leakages, and risk cases, and implement corrective actions.Repair & Refurbishment :
Set up and manage repair / refurb facilities for CPEs (modems, routers, set-top boxes, ONTs, etc.Define quality benchmarks for repair / refurbished units to ensure readiness for redeployment.Collaborate with OEMs and authorized service centers for high-value repairs.Track yield between recovered, repairable, and scrap units to minimize wastage.Ensure EHS (environment, health, and safety) and e-waste compliance in scrapping / recycling.Operational Excellence :
Coordinate with warehouses, logistics, collections, and sales teams for smooth asset flow.Implement automation and digital tracking for recovery-to-repair-to-redeployment lifecycle.Optimize costs through vendor negotiations, repair efficiency, and recovery process improvement.Team & Vendor Management :
Lead a team of Assistant Managers, Executives, and external vendors / agencies.Define SLAs, monitor vendor performance, and conduct regular audits of recovery / repair partners.Mentor and develop internal teams to strengthen recovery and repair capabilities.Reporting & Compliance :
Publish MIS / dashboards on recovery and repair performance, asset turnaround, and financial savings.Ensure strict adherence to compliance, audit, and company policies across all operations.Key Skills & Competencies :
Expertise in CPE recovery operations, repair / refurb processes, and asset lifecycle management.Strong vendor / partner management and negotiation skills.Knowledge of telecom hardware (ONTs, modems, routers, STBs, etc. ) and repair ecosystem.Data-driven approach with advanced Excel / BI / reporting skills.Strong leadership, escalation management, and cross-functional collaboration ability.Understanding of e-waste norms and regulatory compliance.Qualifications & Experience :
Graduate / Postgraduate in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or Electronics / Telecom - BE , BTECH will be preferred.10-15 years of overall experience, with 4-6 years in leadership roles in recovery / repair / asset management.Experience in managing repair / refurb facilities and large-scale vendor operations is preferred.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :
% of CPE recovery achievement vs. targets.% of recovered units successfully repaired / refurbished and redeployed.Reduction in new CPE procurement cost due to refurb deployment.Yield ratio : Recovery - Repairable - Redeployment vs. Scrap.Compliance adherence (audit / EHS / e-waste).TAT for recovery-to-redeployment cycle.(ref : iimjobs.com)