About the Role
We are looking for an experienced DevOps Manager to take end-to-end ownership of Telecom BSS/OSS application portfolio. This role combines application lifecycle management, onsite–offshore delivery leadership, and senior stakeholder engagement. You will be the primary point of contact between business/IT stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring stability, SLA compliance, and continuous improvement across a multi-vendor telecom ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Application & Delivery Management
- Own and manage Telecom BSS/OSS applications across full lifecycle (Run & Change).
- Ensure stability, performance, and continuous improvement of applications.
- Oversee incident, problem, change, and release management in coordination with operations and engineering teams.
- Drive adherence to SLAs, OLAs, and delivery KPIs.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary interface for business and IT stakeholders, including telecom customers, vendors, and internal leadership.
- Translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans.
- Conduct regular governance meetings, steering committees, and executive updates.
Onsite–Offshore Coordination
- Lead and coordinate onsite and offshore teams for development, testing, and support activities.
- Ensure effective communication, workload distribution, and delivery accountability across locations.
- Optimize delivery efficiency through the right mix of onsite and offshore resources.
Demand & Capacity Management
- Track and manage incoming demand across enhancements, new initiatives, and operational changes.
- Perform demand prioritization in alignment with business goals and capacity availability.
- Forecast resource needs and support staffing and ramp-up plans.
Reporting & Governance
- Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and risk assessments for senior management.
- Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues across programs.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, audit, and security requirements.
Required Skills & Experience
Domain & Technical
- Hands-on experience or strong domain understanding of Telecom BSS/OSS (e.g., CRM, Billing, Charging, Provisioning, Order Management, Inventory, Assurance).
- Good understanding of telecom operations, workflows, and integrations; able to review and mentor teams in a multi-vendor telco ecosystem.
- Experience managing large-scale application portfolios in a Telco or Systems Integrator (SI) environment.
Delivery & Leadership
- Proven experience in application management and service delivery roles.
- Strong people management and leadership skills across distributed teams.
- Experience working with managed services, AMS, or large transformation programs.
Stakeholder & Communication
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex topics to non-technical and executive audiences.
- Experience working with global customers and multi-vendor environments.
Process & Tools
- Strong understanding of ITIL / SDLC / Agile delivery models.
- Experience with demand tracking, project management, and reporting tools.
- Exposure to automation, DevOps, or service optimization initiatives is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline (preferred); Master's degree also welcome.
- Minimum 12+ years of experience, with telecom domain experience mandatory.
- ITIL, PMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications preferred but not mandatory.
- Prior experience with Tier-1 / Tier-2 telecom operators is an advantage.
Success Metrics
- Application stability and SLA compliance
- Stakeholder satisfaction