Fixed Network Capacity Planning Scope Professional (Chennai)

Fixed Network Capacity Planning Scope Role Summary The Fixed Network Capacity Planning Expert is responsible for end-to-end forecasting, dimensioning, optimization, and strategic expansion planning across multi-vendor fixed networks covering transport, aggregation, and access layers. The role drives capacity readiness, service continuity, traffic growth management, and network scalability through data-driven planning and cross-functional technical leadership. Key Responsibilities 1. Capacity Planning & Forecasting - Lead long-term and short-term capacity forecasting based on traffic growth trends, business demand, and technology evolution. - Drive capacity planning across Core, Aggregation, Access, IP/MPLS, and Transmission layers. - Identify network bottlenecks, congestion risks, and capacity constraints with proactive augmentation strategies. - Ensure alignment of network expansion plans with business growth, rollout strategy, and customer demand. 2. Network Utilization & Performance Management - Govern utilization monitoring of network elements including links, ports, routers, and transport nodes. - Define planning thresholds, trigger mechanisms, and escalation criteria for augmentation activities. - Analyse KPIs including utilization, congestion, throughput, latency, and resiliency indicators. - Drive periodic executive-level reporting, forecasting dashboards, and capacity reviews. 3. Network Optimization & Augmentation - Lead capacity augmentation planning including fiber expansion, transmission upgrades, router scaling, and bandwidth expansion. - Optimize network utilization and architecture to improve efficiency and delay unnecessary capex. - Drive traffic engineering, redundancy planning, resiliency improvement, and load balancing strategies. - Ensure efficient utilization of DWDM, MPLS, IP, and transport technologies across multi-vendor environments. 4. Demand & Strategic Requirement Planning - Translate commercial forecasts, customer demand, and rollout plans into technical network capacity requirements. - Lead requirement generation for network expansion, modernization, and strategic transformation initiatives. - Coordinate with Access, Core, Transport, Deployment, and Operations teams for end-to-end demand fulfilment. 5. Cross-Functional & Vendor Management - Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Deployment, Finance, and Program teams to drive network expansion initiatives. - Engage with OEMs and vendors for capacity roadmap planning, solution optimization, and technology alignment. - Provide technical leadership during expansion planning, rollout prioritization, and escalation handling. 6. Tools, Analytics & Automation - Drive advanced utilization of OSS/NMS platforms, analytics tools, BI dashboards, and planning systems. - Maintain governance of capacity databases, inventory accuracy, and forecasting models. - Lead automation and data analytics initiatives to improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency. 7. Cost Optimization & Governance - Drive capex and opex optimization through effective forecasting and capacity utilization strategies. - Ensure optimal investment planning while maintaining service quality and scalability targets. - Support budget forecasting, business case preparation, and strategic investment planning. Key Skills & Competencies - Strong expertise in Fixed Network architecture including IP/MPLS, DWDM, Transport, and Fiber networks - Advanced capacity planning, forecasting, and traffic modelling expertise - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities - Expertise in network KPI analysis, utilization governance, and optimization strategies - Knowledge of multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, and equivalent technologies - Proficiency in OSS/NMS platforms, Excel, SQL, BI, and analytics tools - Robust stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and technical leadership skills Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor s degree in Telecommunications / Electronics / IT / Engineering - CCNP/CCIE or equivalent networking certification preferred - Experience in large-scale multi-vendor telecom environments preferred Experience - 10 15 years of experience in Fixed Network Planning, Capacity Planning, IP/MPLS, or Transport Network domains with exposure to large-scale telecom networks. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Capacity readiness within defined utilization thresholds - Forecast accuracy and proactive congestion prevention - Timely execution of network augmentation plans - Reduction in network bottlenecks and service impact - Capex optimization and network efficiency improvement - Planning accuracy aligned with business growth and rollout targets Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the .