Director Communication

Aliases: MD Communication, Head Telecom, Director Postal Services, Director Overseas Communication Services, Director Telephones, Director Railway Mail Services

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Director Communication is expected to perform include:

Planning, organising, co-ordinating and controlling one or more departments/branches engaged in providing various communication services
Overseeing within delegated authority the activities of departments engaged in postal, telephone, telegraph wireless and other communication services

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It is a desk job
The role involves handling large teams and business units
Travelling maybe required especially when there are multiple branches
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Work is for 5 days a week and minimum 8/9 hours every day
Shift work is available in some companies

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and One Arm (OA)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁶

Minimum – Graduation/Post graduation in telecom management or its equivalent, BE/B-Tech/MS/MBA

KEY COMPETENCIES

In-depth knowledge of the functioning of telecommunications operations
Expertise in directing others on the selection, acquisition and maintenance of accurate, cost-effective telecom products
Working knowledge of planning, organizing, controlling and coordinating activities of public or private organisation
Working knowledge of managing operations and the affairs of the entire business
Adept in of managing and overseeing research, evaluation and implementation of technologies
Expertise in determining the overall technology and development strategy of the organisation

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

In-depth knowledge of all departments of the telecom industry

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁸

ITIs across the country
MBA colleges across the country

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.nsdcindia.org/advocacy

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://iodonline.com/masterclass.html
http://www.isbm.org.in/List_of_Specialization.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁹

Telecommunication Technician → Telecommunication Supervisor → Manager Communication → General Manager Communication → Director Communication

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ¹¹

For candidates with 10 to 15 years’ experience – ₹ 1,00,000 to ₹ 3,00,000 per month
For candidates with over 15 years’ experience – ₹ 3,00,000 and above per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ²

Preferably work experience in the telecommunication industry at a Managerial level required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹⁴

Telecom companies
Mobile phone companies
Internet service providing companies
DTH companies, mail companies, etc.

KEYWORDS ¹¹

Telecom
Director Telecom
Head Telecom
Communication

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	1120.2500	Director Communication
ISCO 2008	1120	Managing Directors and Chief Executives
NIC 2008	53100; 61101; 61209; 49110; 49120	Postal activities; Activities of basic telecom services: telephone, telex and telegraph (includes the activities of STD/ISD booths); Activities of other wireless telecommunications activities; Passenger rail transport; Freight rail transport
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

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13	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Executive-Summary-Telecommunications.pdf http://www.coai.com/Indian-Telecom-Infocentre/Telecom-Sector-Skill-Council
14	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Telcommunications.pdf
15	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx

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