- Budgeting Strategy and forecasting
- Fiscal budget forecasting for Core based on inputs from various stakeholders viz. Business, Marketing, COG, Radio Planning and Enterprise.
- Long Range Planning (LRP), annual and quarterly capex budgeting strategies for Core domain.
- Capex budget finalisation for the year, present annual budgets to CXOs.
- Review budget requests for approval. Prioritization and allocations based on criticality across sub domains and circles.
- Finalisation of capacity, coverage targets, KPIs, deliverables for Core.
- Forecast future budget needs and quarter-wise refresh cycles. Interfacing with the finance team for available budget and further execution.
- Budget control and cost efficiency
- Regular monitoring of budget release v/s spend.
- Post budget approval, execution of budget - involvement in various stages of execution, resolving issues in the process, managing budget shortfalls.
- Estimate QoQ capex savings due to various cost-effective measures in coordination with cross functional teams.
- Monitoring reusability of inventory
- Ensure cost effective network solution
Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience
- Technical Skills
- Network Understanding: A solid grasp of telecommunications networks, especially mobility network (2G/4G/5G) Core and cloud networks. A thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure and various enterprise solutions like CPaaS, U/CCaaS, IoT, SIP Trunking, SDWAN, Private 5G etc.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python) to extract insights from large datasets.
- Technical Writing: Ability to create clear and concise documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Technical Tools: Extensive experience in leveraging MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP for data analysis and reporting,
- Soft Skills
- Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis and report generation.
- Schedule Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements and technological advancements.
Must have technical / professional qualifications
- Engineering Graduate.
- Any industry grade certifications in Telecom Network, SAP are good to have.
Years of Experience
