AGM - API - Product & Platforms

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

AGM/DGM – API Product & Platform

Job Level / Designation

M2

Function / Department

Corporate Marketing | Digital Content, Partnerships & Asset Monetization

Location

Corporate Office, Mumbai

Context for the new role

As digital journeys become increasingly app-led and AI-enabled, Identity, Trust, Fraud protection and seamless customer experiences are becoming critical requirements for consumers and digital businesses.

Telcos possess unique network capabilities, identity signals and customer insights that can be transformed into differentiated solutions for consumers, app developers, fintechs, digital platforms, cyber-safety ecosystem.

Vi is building an Identity, Trust & Intelligence portfolio spanning network APIs, developer platforms, fraud and cyber-safety solutions, browsing protection and emerging AI-led services. The opportunity is to translate core telecom capabilities into simple, scalable and developer-friendly products that improve digital experiences while creating new monetisation opportunities for Vi.

Job Purpose

Conceptualize, develop and manage Vi’s portfolio of Identity, Trust & Intelligent solutions by transforming telecom network capabilities, data signals and customer insights into relevant products for developers, enterprises and consumers.

The role will work closely with network technology, data intelligence and digital product ecosystems to deliver differentiated solutions that are easy to consume, scalable and commercially relevant.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

Product Development & Evolution

Define the roadmap for Identity, Trust and Intelligence APIs. Identify new use cases across fintech, digital platforms, cyber safety, and AI. Package telecom capabilities into commercially relevant API products. Develop consumer-facing cyber safety, fraud protection, browsing protection, digital trust and AI led solutions.

Developer & End User Experience

Define API specifications, documentation and developer journeys. Drive platform readiness including API gateway, sandbox and developer portal. Improve developer experience across Android, iOS and web ecosystems.

Ensuring Product Availability, Leveraging

Silent Mobile Verification, SIM Swap & Number Verification signals Network & Device Intelligence Risk, Fraud and AI-based Trust Signals Privacy-safe consumer insights

Cross-functional Delivery

Work with Network, IT, Digital and compliance teams to prioritize development. Support GTM teams with product positioning and solution design. Continuously engage with developers and ecosystem partners to understand requirements, validate product-market fit and evolve the roadmap.

Key Performance Indicators

New products/APIs launched and time-to-market Developer/platform integrations and active API adoption Usage and scale of Identity, Trust & Intelligence products Consumer adoption of trust and safety solutions Revenue contribution and commercialization of new products

Scope of Work

Identity Products

Silent Mobile Verification, Number Verification, SIM Authentication Digital Identity APIs

Trust & Safety Products

SIM Swap Detection & Fraud Detection APIs Call and browsing protection solutions

Intelligence Products (Privacy Compliant)

Network & Device Intelligence Consumer Insights & Audience profiling AI led personal assistance, intelligent recommendations, trust & safety solutions

Platform Enablement

API Gateway Developer Portal API governance and Analytics Sandbox Environment

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

Product Management

API Products and Platform Developer portal and Platforms Consumer Digital safety Products

Technical Understanding

Android & iOS app ecosystems REST APIs / SDKs Telecom network fundamentals Identity & authentication technologies

Domain Knowledge

Digital Identity, Fraud Prevention, Cyber Security Developer Platforms AI-enabled products

Desired Capabilities

Understanding of developer or consumer problem and determine which network, data or AI capabilities can be assembled into a meaningful product. familiarity with Android/iOS developer ecosystems and workflows Ability to collaborate across technology, commercial and product teams Experience or exposure to digital identity, authentication, fraud prevention, cyber safety, data analytics and AI-led products would be particularly relevant.

Years Of Experience

7–15 years of relevant experience

Preferred Industries And Organizations

ID/Auth/Fraud tech/Cybersecurity companies: BFSI/Fintech/Payment/Telco platforms Developer/Cloud/AI platforms Adjacent API/digital ecosystems

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)

An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership