Wireless Program Head - Telecom

Role Overview:

The Wireless Program Head is a senior leadership role responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale wireless network programs across technologies including RAN, Microwave (MW), Transmission, LTE, and 5G. The role requires strong technical depth, program governance, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen to deliver high-quality wireless networks aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

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