GM - Principal Product Development

Job Req ID: 48730

Location:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

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About:
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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Role

Principal Product Development Lead – Fixed Line & Network Services

Job Level/ Designation

M3

Function / Department

Enterprise / Connectivity and Business Comm

Location

Mumbai Corporate

Job Purpose

This role owns end-to-end product strategy, development, and lifecycle enhancements for the enterprise fixed-line and network services portfolio, including ILL, MPLS, SD-WAN, NaaS, SASE, and managed network services.

The role sits at the intersection of market demand, network capabilities, and commercial outcomes. The mandate is to build a future-ready, differentiated network product portfolio that is fast to market, scalable to deliver, and commercially viable — while delivering a superior customer experience from day one.

This is a senior individual contributor + team leadership role, responsible for defining product vision, translating it into executable roadmaps, and driving cross-functional execution across technology, operations, regulatory, sales, and partners to launch/enhance the products.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap Participation

Participate in the product vision and multi-year roadmap for the fixed-line and network services portfolio.
Translate enterprise customer needs and market trends into clear product propositions and feature roadmaps.
Continuously evolve the portfolio to support shifts towards scalable software-defined, virtualized, and consumption-based network models.

2. End-to-End Product Development & Launch

Lead end-to-end product development from concept, business case, and design through MVP, launch, and scale.
Ensure products are designed for speed to market, operational scalability, and commercial success.
Drive disciplined MVP thinking — balancing feature depth with time-to-market.

3. Cross-Functional Execution Leadership

Lead and influence dispersed cross-functional teams across:
Network & technology planning
Engineering & delivery
Operations & service assurance
Regulatory, legal, and finance
Sales, solutions, and customer success
Act as the single-point owner for timelines, dependencies, and delivery outcomes.

4. Post-Launch Stabilisation & Portfolio Governance

Personally oversee initial launches and early customer deployments to ensure product-market fit and delivery readiness.
Identify and fix process, tooling, or operational gaps exposed during launch.
Own ongoing product enhancements based on customer feedback, sales inputs, and operational learnings.

Success Measures (KPIs)

Delivery of a future-fit network services roadmap aligned to enterprise growth priorities
On-time, on-budget launch of new products and major enhancements (e.g., SD-WAN, NaaS, SASE, managed network services)
Reduction in time-to-market for new offerings
Product adoption, attach rates, and revenue contribution from new launches
Successful introduction of new technologies, partners, or bundled solutions

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

15–20 years of experience across product development, network engineering, or technology leadership roles in telecom, ISPs, or enterprise networking environments.
Proven track record of launching and scaling enterprise network products.

Strong understanding of:
Fixed-line connectivity (ILL, MPLS)
SD-WAN and virtualized network services
Cloud networking, security, and SASE architectures
SDN/NFV concepts and operational implications

Ability to connect technology choices to customer value and commercial outcomes.

Must have technical/ professional qualifications

Engineering graduate (BE/BTech or equivalent); postgraduate qualification preferred.
Certifications or formal training in Agile, ITIL, or relevant network / cloud technologies is a plus.

Reporting & Team

Reports to: Practice Head – Connectivity (Fixed Line Network Portfolio)
Direct reports: 2 (with scope to scale as the portfolio grows)

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership