Tata Teleservices—Head - IP & Data Core

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Description: Bro ad Role Description Lead the end-to-end planning, architecture, capacity management and technology evolution of the TTBS IP Core, Broadband and Enterprise Service Network. The role is responsible for ensuring scalable, resilient and cost-optimized network growth while enabling business expansion, superior customer experience and next-generation network transformation. Key Role Deliverables - Network Strategy and Architecture -  Define technology roadmap and target architecture for IP Core, MPLS, Internet Gateway (IAG), OTN, Packet Transport, Hybrid/SDH and Broadband Core. -  Drive network modernization and technology transformation aligned with business strategy. -  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. - Coordinating with Network Operations/Network implementation team for installation and commissioning, AT and RA-NPI, RA-Intec clearance of the network element. - RFP preparation in coordination with all stake holders for any new vendor introduction. - Shall be knowledgeable on key network transition topologies for creating futuristic network. - Shall be responsible for preparation of budgetary requirements for the FY basis the AOP projections from product team - Shall be driving network Optimization exercise to save opex saving. - Vendor management for raising PR/PO, invoice clearance. - 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 - Managing NLD / Backbone related Customer Service Provisioning - Business process document preparation covering various business process flow for new development/enhancement/flaw correction. - Interaction with SCM for function material requirements, spare management - Inter- department coordination for closing dependency to meet business objectives. - Efforts towards automating process/reports for performance monitoring of the network. - Handling planning related audit with internal/external agencies. - Skill development/enhancement for team members to meet future network capabilities. - Responsible for overall development of team’s career growth. Right Person (Qualification & Experience) - 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 - Experience of handling wireline Transport network business in legacy and IP environment - Good project management skills required Personal Attributes 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