GM-Passive Operations

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

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Job Purpose The Lead – Core Location passive infra operation & Energy Management drives Vi's national energy strategy, OPEX efficiency agenda, leading regulatory energy reporting, renewables and efficiency project execution, strategic energy initiatives — including power trading and captive power — across the passive network infrastructure and MTX Infra Operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation Governance & audit of Central locations ( MTx/ VTH) - comprehensive governance, evaluation and examination of entire Core location (MTX/VTH) passive infrastructure including environment, equipment, security measures, and compliance with best operating practices and regulatory standards.
• Participating in Strategic Planning activities in relation to Power and HVAC requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all regulatory, company, and group energy and sustainability data reports.
• Identify and execute energy efficiency and operational optimisation projects, including solar and wind renewables deployment.
• Lead participation in strategic energy initiatives — DEP, FEM, Trials/POC, Power-Trading, PPA, and Captive Power programmes — across the passive network..
• Lead energy OPEX reduction initiatives, identifying savings opportunities and tracking delivery across circle passive operations.
• Build and maintain energy performance benchmarks, analysing consumption trends to prioritise investment and intervention.
• Coordinate with renewable/others energy vendors, finance, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment on energy targets, reporting timelines, and project execution.

Technical/ Functional Competencies

• Understanding of CORE Passive Infrastructure Operations (like power, cooling systems, HT & LT systems, Transformer, DG, UPS, SMPS, batteries, FAS, FSS, safety & surveillance system).
• Preventive & corrective maintenance management (maintenance scheduling, breakdown rectification within agreed SLA & share corrective action to circle)
• AMC and MS Partner Governance (SOP/SOW, technical assessment, renewal management).
• Regulatory & statutory compliance as per Government regulations.
• Energy management for all CORE location, OPEX savings tracking.
• Infrastructure automation & digitisation (alarm monitoring, report automation).
• MSC VTH modernisation technologies (IBMS, DCIM platforms).
• HSW compliance & safety management at critical infrastructure sites. Renewables and Clean Energy (solar, wind, PPA, captive power frameworks)
• Regulatory Reporting (energy, sustainability, and group reporting frameworks)
• Power Trading and PPA Structuring

Behavioural & Leadership Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Accountability and Ownership
• Collaboration
• Digital Mindset

Leadership Competencies

• Cross-functional Leadership
• Vendor and Partner Governance
• Adopting smart and innovative technology
• Execution Discipline
• Change Leadership

Qualifications & Experience Minimum Education Qualification BE/BTech in Electrical /Mechanical engineering.

Years Of Working Experience Minimum 15+ years total with at least 6 years in passive infrastructure operations at Core locations covering power, cooling, MEP systems, AMC governance & incident management in a large-scale enterprise or telecom DC environment.

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)

An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership