A Day in the Life of a
Network and Services Planning Manager at Orange

A stronger network backbone, a precisely designed architecture, a migration delivered on time: this is the kind of impact you have when working in network planning at Orange.

But day to day, what does it really look like? Discover Jigyasa’s testimony, who shares a typical day as a network and services planning manager at Orange Business in Gurgaon, India.

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  • You work on critical, high-impact projects: migrations, supplier selection, and more
 
  • You collaborate with teams around the world.
 
  • You manage several projects in parallel.
 
  • You alternate between teamwork and focused solo work.

What is your role as a network and services planning manager at Orange Business?

Validating an internet access offer, planning a deployment in a critical area: this is the daily life of a Senior Network Planning Manager at Orange. You oversee the design and evolution of networks and services, in direct connection with technical teams and client expectations on the ground.

"I am a senior network and services planning manager at Orange Business in Gurgaon, India. I also oversee deployment and optimisation projects for our network backbone." 

Jigyasa, senior network and services planning manager at Orange Business.
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What types of major projects do you manage at Orange?

Your role as a network and services manager is essential at Orange. You may be directly involved in a large-scale migration or in adding new offers to the Orange Business catalogue. You analyse, validate, and monitor the project through all its phases.

"I have been working at Orange for over ten years. I’ve had the chance to explore very different missions. Today, I oversee the planning and design of the Orange Business network in the Asia-Pacific region.
This afternoon, I will tackle another major task: a VMI (Vendor Management Internet) project with local suppliers. My role here is to technically validate internet offers to enrich our catalogue."
Jigyasa, senior network and services planning manager at Orange Business.

How do you manage your teams?

Directly, on the ground. You lead projects with diverse profiles: engineers, architects, and project managers. You organise, clarify, and guide. Preparing meetings, deciding on scenarios, supporting a new team member: this is your daily routine at Orange when managing teams.

"Every morning, once I arrive, I greet everyone, settle in, and start the day with a quick coffee with the team. We use this time to discuss the day’s key points.
This afternoon, I have a session scheduled with a new team member who joined the project. I take time to review their work and provide guidance." 
Jigyasa, senior network and services planning manager at Orange Business.

What role do technical aspects play in your job?

An essential one. Every day, you dive into topics, go into detail, and secure each step. Even with meetings and parallel projects, you stay anchored in your core expertise. That is where you provide value. The day passes quickly, but it’s this pace that drives you.

"In mid-morning, I focus on a major project: a migration in Hong Kong. My role: gather data, extract the list of affected clients, analyse needs, and lay the foundations.
Once this preparation is done, we have a meeting with the project stakeholders: other teams, other entities. We discuss different migration scenarios, with their advantages and limitations.
At noon, I write the meeting minutes and finalise documents needed for the next project steps."
Jigyasa, senior network and services planning manager at Orange Business.

How do you alternate between teamwork and focused solo work?

Coordination is an integral part of your role. You have your own roadmap, tasks, and expertise. But you also work with other experts, co-lead meetings, and guide collective work.

"To manage all my projects, organisation is key!
In my daily to-do list, I block time for tasks that need to be completed. For example, an important topological optimisation task in Indonesia, one of the countries I cover."
Jigyasa, senior network and services planning manager at Orange Business.

Are there moments to catch your breath as a network and services manager at Orange?

Yes, and they are important. A break for meals. A glass of orange juice before a meeting. These moments of pause help recharge energy and maintain connections with colleagues. You pause. You restart. With confidence and without pressure.

"On the shuttle to the office, it’s a good moment to chat with colleagues from other teams we don’t always see during the day.
For lunch, it’s often a team meal at CyberHub just below. Good food, good conversations, and a short walk before heading back up."
Jigyasa, senior network and services planning manager at Orange Business.

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