Position Objective: To work as Program Manager for Core and Cloud design in a leading telecom operator, providing consultancy leadership to plan and orchestrate workstreams aligned with architectural strategy and business priorities. Job Description & Responsibilities: Lead designing future and existing mobile core and telco cloud infrastructure to host voice, data, VAS and core control services. Ensure expediting the transformation, modernization and migrations of mobile core & telco cloud services in line to the emerging technologies and industry evolution. Drive the capacity and performance related expansions for the various components of mobile core & telco cloud infrastructure and services. Lead translation of core and telco cloud infrastructure deployment plan to specific design activities. Guide preparation and evaluation of RFX, RFIs, RFPs and RFQs for mobile core and telco cloud infrastructure and services, according to the yearly business demands. Ensure expanding core & telco cloud infrastructure to cater Data, Voice, VAS, and Control services requirements based on annual growth and business objectives. Validate network architecture evolution and technology strategy roadmap. Guide development of required technical capabilities to support 5G standalone core, network slicing, private networks and edge use cases. Align design activities for Core infrastructure domains including 5G Core, EPC, IMS, UDC, DRA/DEA/STP/ISTP, MSC/MGW, IPX, Wifi Core, DPI, VAS services and consolidation platform. Design business continuity, multi-level resilience and disaster recovery plans for Core & Cloud infrastructure and services, meeting Business Continuity and Risk Management requirements. Align design activities for telco cloud including Infrastructure, Hypervisor, VIM, CISM, VNFMs, CNFMs, NFVO, DC SDN, WAN solutions, load balancers, network cards, along with various management and automation tools. Ensure compliance with technical standards and guidelines. Guide POCs and proposals on emerging cloud and core infrastructure technologies. Lead validation of technical solutions from vendors and the use of latest technologies and functional capabilities in compliance with regulations. Ensure proper approvals of Technical Specifications documentation including HLD, LLD, Integration Specs and Solution Documents. Align efficient engagement with cybersecurity and data protection for incorporating the relevant security requirements and guidelines into core & telco cloud infrastructure and services design. Drive the effective communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee full alignment. Ensure release schedule development and management to guarantee smooth and efficient LCM. Ensure all required test cases are aligned between Telco Cloud and VNF/CNF Design teams, and proactive VNFs/CNFs on-boarding testing and certification.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from a reputable university. Proven project management skills with strong coordination and stakeholder engagement Proficiency in virtualization, networking, storage, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Experience with programming/scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation. Experience with Zero Trust and Security-by-Design architecture principles. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, RHCE, or Kubernetes) are an added advantage. Strong growth mindset, analytical thinking, and ability to work in dynamic environments.