Wireless Program Head

1. Program & Portfolio Management

· Own end-to-end wireless programs from planning to rollout and acceptance

· Define program strategy, roadmap, and milestones aligned with business goals

· Manage multiple parallel programs across regions and technologies

· Establish strong governance models, dashboards, and escalation mechanisms

· Ensure adherence to schedule, budget, SLA, and quality benchmarks 2. Wireless Technology Leadership

· Provide technical leadership across RAN (2G/3G/4G/5G), Microwave, Transmission, and IP Backhaul

· Review and approve HLD/LLD, network architectures, and rollout strategies

· Guide teams on coverage planning, capacity planning, and RF optimization

· Drive adoption of 5G, Massive MIMO, fiberization, and MW modernization 3. Delivery & Execution Excellence

· Drive site rollout programs including greenfield and swap projects

· Ensure timely installation, commissioning, integration, and acceptance

· Manage cross-functional dependencies across civil, power, fiber, MW, and RAN teams

· Identify risks and lead mitigation and recovery plans 4. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

· Manage OEMs and system integrators and conduct performance reviews

· Negotiate contracts, KPIs, SLAs, and commercial terms

· Act as primary interface for internal leadership and external customers

· Provide executive-level reporting and program health updates 5. Financial & Commercial Ownership

· Own program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance

· Control CAPEX/OPEX and support invoice and cost management

· Drive productivity improvements and cost optimization 6. Team Leadership & Capability Building

· Lead and mentor large multi-disciplinary teams

· Build a high-performance culture with strong accountability

· Drive upskilling on new wireless technologies and tools

Skills & Qualifications

· 15+ years of experience in wireless network delivery and rollout

· Strong expertise in RAN, Microwave, Transmission, and IP networks

· Proven experience managing large-scale telecom programs

· Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

· Engineering degree in Telecom/Electronics; MBA or PMP is an advantage

Key Success Metrics

· On-time and on-budget delivery

· Network quality and acceptance metrics

· Customer satisfaction

· Vendor performance

· Team productivity and retention