Project Manager Operations

Patrick J McSherry

**********@*****.*** 609-***-****

Qualifications

Program/Project/Operations Manager for Telecommunications and related industries. Experienced with managing microwave backhaul, POP site, OC3 to OC192 fiber optics, DMS and 5ESS switches including the networks to support them. Management experience includes a staff of over 350 and controlling budgets of $32M. An accomplished team builder with excellent mentoring and organization skills with over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.

Professional Experience

2014 to 2015 Program Manager - Fujitsu Network Communications

Manage multiple projects in SAP for assets and manpower involving Ethernet, Fiber, Microwave and Satellite for deployables

Completed projects from RFP to JCN (Job Completion Notice) combined with asset management

Coordinate efforts of internal staff and outside contractors along with third party suppliers

Maintain Sciforma for tracking hours and P & L of multiple projects

Attend regular customer meetings to keep everyone updated regarding progress of 40 plus projects

2010 to 2014 Deployment Project Manager – Tekmark//Alcatel-Lucent

Managing a New Jersey Transit project to deploy point to point Microwave and Fiber for first responders and the launch of TETRA LMR throughout the state of New Jersey

Manage site readiness and material for successful installation and test and turn up of MDR 8000 radio equipment for 6Gz and 11Gz shots

Conducted customer facing meetings to coordinated Site Acquisition with customer and tower / building owners

Oversee SIOP Operations and Engineering for the preparedness of all sites

Manage submittals of all forms to receive permits from DCA, Tower owners and Municipalities

Met with customers regularly to inform them of status of $32M project

2010 to 2010 Director of Operations – Red Wing Enterprises

Successfully streamlined existing procedures to improve revenue from $8M to $10M yearly, 20% growth

Managed – Service and Maintenance, Warehouse/Inventory, Utility and Building Operations

Project Managed multiple projects simultaneously from start to completion while monitoring the P & L

Conducted regular meetings with customers and contractors to explain project SOW and RFI

Negotiated the purchased of 2 vehicles and warehouse equipment along with Inventory software; generating savings over $9,000

2009 to 2010 Consultant - Manager Process Flows - Comcast

Provide Process Flows for Ethernet and Cell Backhaul products

Provide Subject Matter Expertise

Present Deliverables to Divisions for approvals and buy in throughout the country

2007 to 2008 Sr. Manager Operations - Telecom Transport Management, Inc. PA, NJ, DE, MD

Build HARLY Market, fiber optic and microwave for the purpose backhaul for cellular companies.

Hire staff of technicians to support the network over 4 states

Institute a Safety Policy with HR for the technician/tower climbers

Manage staff, vehicles, maintain network to 99.99 availability along with a 4 hr MTTR

2005 to 2007 Field Operations Manager – Fiber Tower, Washington, DC

Build Washington, DC Market for the purpose of Microwave backhaul for cellular companies

Hire technical staff/tower climbers to maintain 325 sites

Acquire vehicles, training and certifications of all technicians

2003 to 2005 Manager, Installation and Maintenance - Cavalier Tel, PA

Manage a staff of 3 Managers and 40 Technicians for the purpose of installing and maintaining POTS lines, DSL and VOIP in PA & NJ, DE, MD

Conduct daily I&M meetings to review statistics of daily performance

Monitor the performance of over 350 installs daily in all 3 Markets.

Education

Miami Dade Community College – Miami, Fl

Southern Bell Telephone – Managerial and Production based schooling including technical training and certifications

Florida International University – Miami, Fl

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