National Fiber Operations Head

Job Summary:

National Fiber Operations Head (General Manager)

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).