Project Manager Management
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Lou Grucza
An accomplished Project Manager Professional with the proven ability to lead large cross
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functional teams to complete complex projects on time and on budget (over $30 Million). An
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
404-***-**** accomplished leader of Management, Project and Program Management for Fortune 100 and
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500 companies in the disciplines of Engineering, Telecommunications, Manufacturing and
Services. Proven qualification in all facets of project management from initial feasibility,
analysis and conceptual design through documentation, implementation, and testing. Strong
global leadership background with ability to build and manage creative, highly energized, and
focused teams. Has been a certified PMP for over 10 years.
Core competencies include:
Program and Project Management Project Planning
Project team building and conflict resolution Communication Planning
Leader in chairing Meetings & Conference calls Risk Management
Process Improvement & Risk Management Vendor Management
Variance Analysis and Reprograming
Extensive Global experience
Conflict Management and Problem Resolution Expertise in Excel/MS Project
Professional Work Experience
Program Manager 4G LTE/Modernization
2012 – 12/31/14 T-Mobile (Smartlink, Atlanta, Georgia)
Successfully managed the launch of a brand new 4G/LTE Mobile Network for the Atlanta market
which included over 1400 cell sites. Worked in all facets of the project from initial RF design, Site
Acquisition, Material Management, Vendor Management, Construction, Integration and testing.
The network included all types of Macro sites and also small cells and DAS. This involved
chairing daily meetings with the project team for coordination and risk mitigation. Also met with
the Market Director on a weekly basis for Project Status and review. Kept the internal Insite data
up to date and accurate with projected and actualized project milestones. Interfaced also with
Regional and National Members of the PMO.
Senior 3G UMTS Program Manager
2009 – 2012 AT&T (Axis Technologies, Atlanta, Georgia).
Project Managed a number of critical projects that was able to provide much needed capacity to their Mobile
Network. This included Core Element (RNC) installations at several locations. Then worked with project teams
to get them integrated on a timely basis. Other projects to provide additional network capacity included,
Ethernet to Cell Site deployment, Node B Rehomes, IuCS/PS rehomes, IuR builds, MME Datafill, and software
upgrades. All of this was accomplished by daily calls and maintenance window work prioritization. Also worked
in the National Infrastructure group to standardize core equipment planning and forecasting.
3G UMTS Senior Project Manager
2006 - 2009 T-Mobile (TEK Systems, Atlanta, Georgia).
Launched the new 3G UMTS TMO Mobile networks in the Atlanta, New Orleans & Mobile markets.
After the successful launch of the 3G UMTS in Atlanta where I directed all project teams I was then
directed to accomplish the same task in the Mobile and New Orleans markets. At each location I
directed large cross functional teams and vendors from the integration of the needed core equipment to
the construction and integration of the individual cell sites. This included RF design, Bill of Material
Development and Ordering, Conference calls for coordination and problem resolution. Worked with
Regional and National teams on variance reporting and forecasts.
3G UMTS Project Manager
2002 – 2006 Project Manager AT&T/Cingular (TEK System, Atlanta, Georgia).
Project manager for the San Diego and Las Vegas markets. Travelled extensively between the markets and
regional headquarters in Pleasanton for coordination and planning. Successfully launched Cingular's
inaugural 3G UMTS network in those markets. Responsible for all phases of the project from working with
vendors on the installation and integration of core network elements. Also coordinated site construction work
and as well as turn up and testing. Held regularly scheduled face to face and conference calls with project
teams for coordination and planning. Constantly evaluating risks and mitigation strategies. Made certain that
all call testing resulted in adequate KPIs and that all sites were E911 compliant. Also upgraded existing 2G
network by ripping and replacing RAN elements with equipment from a different vendor to be network
consistent. Scheduled replaced equipment to be shipped for reuse in other markets.
Project Manager
2000 - 2002 Bell South, Atlanta, Georgia
Financial Project Manager for the PMO. Worked with the IT software development team on the TNP
(Thousands Number Pooling) and the LNP (Local Number Portability) projects. Responsible for all financial
aspects of the SDLC. Working with top management to gain funding approval and then continually performed
variance analysis to ensure that the project stayed on budget. Also monitored project costs to collect which
ones could be submitted to the government for reimbursement.
Special Project Manager for the Chairman
1995 - 2000 Rollins Inc. (LOR), Atlanta, Georgia
A member of the personal staff of Mr. R. Randall Rollins, Chairman of the Board of Rollins Inc., LOR Inc.
and RPC Inc. Supervised staff of 10 in executing projects for both the public and private companies.
Established a bottoms up budgeting platform for over 500 Orkin Pest Control branches across
the United States. Worked with individual branch managers as well as regional managers on
how to establish their individual budgets and then how to monitor actual expenses as they came
in. Helped establish an office in China where a programming office was set up.Developed an
inventory system for all the cattle that the Rollins family had on their ranches in Florida, Georgia
and Texas. Acted as Controller for the Ranch Division and managed a staff of 12 individuals on
monthly closings and financial statement preparation.
Controller
1992 - 1995 SJS America, Cartersville, Georgia
Initially assisted in relocating the entire plastics manufacturing plant for Jacksonville, Florida and Cartersville,
Georgia. Responsible for all Accounting and Finance functions, supervising a staff of 7 for Accounts Payable,
Account Receivable, Inventory, financial statement preparation and yearly audits. Established a new cost
accounting system and also upgraded the Accounting Software package.
Accounting Manager
1990 - 1992 Yokogawa Corporation, Newnan, Georgia
Promoted form Accounting Supervisor to Accounting Manager in 6 months. Supervised a staff of 12,
responsible for all areas of Accounting including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Cost,
Budget Preparation and Analysis. Elected President of the Middle Management Committee which interfaced
with top management on implementing process improvements. While there I was able to successfully
conclude audits by the IRS on international pricing and the State of Georgia on sales taxes with penalties or
fines.
Senior Financial Analyst
1987 - 1990 United Technologies, Columbus, Mississippi
Responsible for the Financial planning and forecasting for two Italian Subsidiaries for this manufacturer of
small automotive parts. Travelled extensively to Northern Italy to meet with top executives on Monthly financial
planning and performance. Developed extensive analysis reports to show cash flow, income statement and
balance sheet variances and their root causes.
Accountant
1979 - 1986 Sony Corporation of America, Dothan, Alabama
After graduation I began my professional career as an Accountant reporting to the Accounting
Manager. Worked in all areas of Accounting including accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory,
and shipping and receiving. Worked on team that selected new Accounting software and worked
on its implementation. Was able to obtain for the company $1 Million in a government program
call Duty Drawback. Basically this program allowed the company to reclaim and duties paid on
material that was later exported out of the country. This applied in this case as we imported
material and goods from Japan, use them in the manufacturing process of cassettes, and would
then export the finished product to European countries.
Education
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Accounting Degree
Affiliations
2000 - Present Project Management Institute Member
2013 – Present Board Member Prescott Condominiums
References
Reference Name Phone Type
Thomas Neely 404-***-**** Professional
Will Hogg 714-***-**** Professional
Shawn Blassingill 678-***-**** Professional
Additional references can be provided upon request.
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