Tata Communications
Website:
tatacommunications.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tata-communication
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: Telecommunications
Job details:
About The Company
Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications
Role Overview
The Practice Lead will be responsible for driving TCTS’s Network Engineering & Managed Services practice, covering Transport, IP/MPLS, SD-WAN, Wireless (RAN), and Packet Core domains.
The role focuses on end-to-end network transformation, operations excellence, and managed services delivery across global telecom operators, with accountability for practice growth, solution leadership, and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Practice Strategy & Growth
- Define and execute domain-led practice strategy across:
- Transport (DWDM, OTN, Optical)
- IP/MPLS & Core Networks
- SD-WAN / SDN
- RAN (4G/5G) and Packet Core
- Drive growth of network managed services, engineering, and transformation programs
- Build domain-led differentiation in NOC services, L2/L3 operations, and field operations
- Solutioning & RFP Leadership
- Lead large and complex network managed services RFPs (NOC, field ops, transformation deals)
- Define:
- Network operating model (L1–L3)
- Service delivery framework across multi-domain networks
- SLA/KPI constructs (availability, latency, MTTR, utilization)
- Anchor solutions across:
- Multi-vendor ecosystems (Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
- Network Engineering & Operations Leadership
- Provide leadership across:
- Network design, planning, rollout, optimization, and operations
- Drive best practices in:
- Incident, problem, change, and performance management
- Network capacity planning and lifecycle management
- Ensure operational excellence across:
- Fault management, performance management, configuration management
- Domain Expertise Ownership
Transport Networks
- Optical networks (DWDM, OTN, SDH, Microwave)
- Network rollout, commissioning, and maintenance
IP & Core Networks
- MPLS, Segment Routing, BGP, EVPN
- Core network architecture and traffic engineering
SD-WAN / Edge Networks
- Enterprise connectivity solutions
- SD-WAN design, deployment, and lifecycle operations
Wireless (RAN)
- 4G/5G RAN design, rollout, and optimization
- SON, RIC, and radio performance engineering
Packet Core
- EPC/5G Core (SA/NSA)
- IMS, VoLTE/VoNR, Cloud-native core deployments
- Delivery & Transformation Programs
- Lead large-scale network transformation programs:
- Network modernization (legacy → next-gen)
- Cost optimization and network efficiency programs
- Drive execution across:
- Multi-technology, multi-vendor environments
- Ensure alignment with customer goals:
- Service quality improvement
- Network expansion and scalability
- Practice Capability & Team Building
- Build and lead SMEs across:
- Transport, IP, Wireless, Core domains
- Drive competency development in:
- Multi-domain NOC operations
- Network design & architecture
- Enable strong delivery governance and quality frameworks
- Customer Engagement (CxO Level)
- Act as a trusted advisor to CTO/CIO organizations
- Lead:
- Solution workshops
- Technical discussions and transformation roadmaps
- Support deal defense and executive presentations
Core Skills & Competencies
- Strong Telecom Domain Expertise (Mandatory)
- Deep expertise across:
- Transport (DWDM/OTN)
- IP/MPLS networks
- SD-WAN / SDN
- RAN & Packet Core
- Network Operations & Managed Services
- Experience in:
- NOC operations (L1–L3)
- SLA-driven service delivery
- Multi-domain network operations
- Multi-Vendor Ecosystem Knowledge
- Hands-on exposure to:
- Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, etc.
- Experience in integrating and operating heterogeneous network environments
- Network Transformation & Engineering
- Proven experience in:
- Network rollout, migration, optimization
- Large-scale transformation programs
- Strong understanding of:
- Network lifecycle (Plan–Design–Build–Operate)
- Leadership & Business Skills
- Practice management and growth ownership
- Pre-sales and RFP leadership
- Customer-facing leadership at executive level
Preferred Experience
- 15+ years in telecom networks / managed services
- Experience with:
- Tier-1 telecom operators
- Global delivery and transformation programs
- Proven leadership in network engineering + operations environments
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