Principal Product Development

Vodafone Idea Limited

. Own 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 .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMumbai • IndiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product strategy and development for enterprise network services, with a strong focus on fixed-line connectivity, SD-WAN, and cloud networking. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product enhancements based on customer feedback and market trends.

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Product DevelopmentNetwork EngineeringSD-WAN ExpertiseCloud NetworkingAgile Certification

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyMVP DevelopmentNetwork ServicesFixed-Line ConnectivitySD-WANSASESoftware-Defined NetworkingNFV ConceptsCustomer Value AlignmentOperational Scalability

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingInfluencing SkillsCustomer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Agile CertificationITIL Certification

Industry Keywords

TelecomISPsEnterprise NetworkingNetwork PlanningService Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own 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
Define product vision and translate it into executable roadmaps
Drive cross-functional execution across technology, operations, regulatory, sales, and partners
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 product propositions and feature roadmaps
Evolve the portfolio toward scalable software-defined, virtualized, and consumption-based network models
Lead 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 while balancing feature depth with time-to-market
Lead and influence dispersed cross-functional teams across network planning, engineering, delivery, operations, service assurance, regulatory, legal, finance, sales, solutions, and customer success
Own timelines, dependencies, and delivery outcomes
Oversee initial launches and early customer deployments
Identify and fix process, tooling, or operational gaps exposed during launch
Own ongoing product enhancements based on customer feedback, sales inputs, and operational learnings
Report to the Practice Head – Connectivity (Fixed Line Network Portfolio)
Manage 2 direct reports, with scope to scale as the portfolio grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
Strong understanding of SD-WAN and virtualized network services
Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, and SASE architectures
Strong understanding of SDN/NFV concepts and operational implications
Ability to connect technology choices to customer value and commercial outcomes
Engineering graduate (BE/BTech or equivalent)
Postgraduate qualification preferred
Certifications or formal training in Agile, ITIL, or relevant network / cloud technologies is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Collaborative, inclusive environment
Environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging
Commitment to diversity and employee empowerment