VP of Network Operations

Role Overview

Lead the pan-India Network Operations organization to deliver a high-performing, resilient, and scalable 5G network rollout across tower sites and critical telecom infrastructure. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, spectrum planning, vendor strategy, and execution discipline to ensure seamless network availability, rapid expansion, and superior customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end network operations strategy and execution for the pan-India 5G rollout.
• Lead planning and deployment across tower sites, ensuring timely readiness, quality, and operational stability.
• Oversee spectrum planning and utilization to support network performance, coverage, and expansion goals.
• Drive network reliability, uptime, incident management, and preventive maintenance across the telecom network.
• Negotiate and manage strategic vendor, partner, and contractor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Establish and track operational KPIs, SLAs, and governance mechanisms to ensure consistent performance.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing cross-functional teams across engineering and operations.
• Partner with senior leadership and business stakeholders to align network investments with growth and rollout priorities.

Qualifications