Job Req ID: 49764
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN
Function: Technology/ IOT/Cloud
About
Role
Head Techno\-Commercial and Budgeting
Job Level/ Designation
M3 – GM
Function / Department
Technology/CODE/Techno\-Commercial \& Budgeting
Reporting To
EVP and Head \- Strategy and Planning \- Core \& Transmission
Location
Mumbai \- Corporate
Job Purpose
The Head\-Techno Commercial \& Budgeting is a hybrid role responsible for technology investment governance across Vodafone Idea’s network and digital ecosystem. The role owns end\-to\-end capex strategy, techno\-commercial governance, and financial optimization across Core (Voice \& Data), Cloud, Enterprise, and emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with Vi’s business priorities, cash flow realities, and long\-term turnaround objectives.
This role acts as the single strategic bridge between Technology, Commercial, Finance, SCM, and Central Operations Group (COG), translating network roadmaps into financially optimized, execution\-ready investment plans while balancing growth, modernization, and cost discipline.
Key Result Areas/Accountabilities
### **Techno\-Commercial \& Capex Strategy**
- Lead the strategic development and execution of integrated long\-term techno\-commercial and capex strategies across Core, Cloud, and Enterprise domains.
- Translate Core, Cloud, and Enterprise roadmaps into LRP, annual, and quarterly capex plans with clear, defensible prioritization logic.
- Finalize capacity and coverage targets, KPIs, and delivery milestones in alignment with business and network objectives.
- Institutionalize investment decision frameworks based on ROI, cost\-per\-bit/subscriber, regulatory imperatives, and customer experience impact.
### **Budgeting, Forecasting \& CXO Level Governance**
- Own annual capex budgeting and quarterly re\-forecasting across Core technology domains, incorporating inputs from Business, Marketing, COG, Radio Planning, and Enterprise teams.
- Finalize capex budgets and present consolidated investment plans, trade\-offs, and scenarios to CXOs and governance forums.
- Drive high forecast accuracy, proactive risk identification, and budget optimization in line with Vi’s liquidity and cash\-flow constraints.
- Ensure close alignment with Finance on budget phasing, approvals, SAP allocations, and execution readiness.
### **Budget Control, Cost Optimization \& Value Unlocking**
- Review and approve budget requests, ensuring prioritization and allocation based on criticality across domains and circles.
- Govern budget release versus spend, identify slippages, and initiate timely corrective actions.
- Drive enterprise\-wide cost optimization programs including TCO reduction, vendor benchmarking, cost\-per\-bit/subscriber trending, and asset reuse.
- Lead initiatives to unlock value from idle or underutilized assets, contract reconciliations, and commercial leakages.
- Track, estimate, and report QoQ capex savings and realized business value to senior leadership.
### **Commercial, Vendor \& Contract Governance**
- Provide technology\-led oversight for RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, commercial evaluations, and contract structuring across Core, Cloud, and Enterprise.
- Partner with Commercial, SCM, and Legal teams on high\-value OEM negotiations and long\-term rate cards.
- Coordinate with corporate commercial teams, OEMs, and product/new\-technology teams to close commercials for new solutions and resolve SCM\-related issues.
- Ensure robust contract governance, audit readiness, and benefit realization while balancing vendor performance, cost competitiveness, and deployment velocity.
### **Audit, Compliance \& Risk Stewardship**
- Own compliance with internal audit, statutory, and regulatory requirements across core technology domain.
- Oversee PO–GRN–asset–contract reconciliation to maximize commercial benefits and ensure timely audit closure.
- Identify and mitigate techno\-commercial, financial, and delivery risks across the investment lifecycle.
- Define and enforce technology governance policies, standards, and controls aligned with industry best practices.
- Steer Enterprise risk Management for Technology Core domain.
### **Process Excellence, Automation \& Analytics**
- Champion capex and budgeting process automation using SAP, dashboards, and analytics to improve TAT, transparency, and control.
- Establish data\-driven decision systems for forecasting, savings tracking, and performance monitoring.
- Embed a digital\- and AI\-first mindset in techno\-commercial and investment governance.
### **Cross\-Functional Bridging \& Execution Enablement**
- Act as the integrator across Technology, Finance, Commercial, SCM, and COG functions.
- Drive CLT and steering committee cadences to accelerate decision\-making and execution.
- Resolve systemic bottlenecks impacting PR/PO, NFA, BOQ, material delivery, and rollout timelines.
- Represent Technology in Finance, Audit, and enterprise governance forums, as well as industry and regulatory bodies (COAI, DoT, etc.).
### **Leadership, Capability Building \& Succession**
- Lead and mentor a high\-performing, multi\-domain team spanning Technology Core budgeting, techno\-commercial, and techno\-financial roles.
- Define clear KPIs, accountability structures, and capability roadmaps to drive continuous improvement.
- Foster a respectful, collaborative, and high\-ownership culture focused on results and people development.
- Build a strong succession pipeline for critical techno\-commercial leadership roles.
Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience
### **Commercial \& Financial Stewardship:**
- Demonstrated experience in managing large\-scale telecom networks, optimizing technical performance through disciplined capex management, commercial viability, and financial governance
- Business Acumen: Understanding of business principles, including financial analysis, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
- Negotiations: Ability to negotiate favourable terms and conditions in deliverables.
- Financial Analysis: Skills in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships within organization and partners
### **Technical Skills**
- Network Understanding: A solid grasp of telecommunications networks, especially mobility network (2G/4G/5G) Core and cloud networks. A thorough understanding of Voice Core, Data Core, Enterprise, signaling Network and Cloud Infrastructure including Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5GC (SA \& NSA), IMS (VoLTE), HLR/HSS/UDM, STP, DRA, CPaaS, U/CCaaS, IoT, SIP Trunking, SDWAN, Private 5G, is required for this role.
- 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 for CXO and board level Buy\-ins.
- 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.
- Advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
- Any industry grade certifications in Telecom Network, SAP are good to have.
Years of Experience
Min 15 Years
Industries to look from
Telecom, Consulting – TMT space
Ideal Organizations to look from
Airtel, Jio, Tata, Ericsson, Nokia, Mavenir, Cisco, Big4s, MBBs
Direct reports
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