OBJECTIVE

An energetic progressive Telecommunication Engineering Manager with a proven track record in strategic planning, implementing, managing and operating corporate technologies and networks with main focus on provisioning the best experience for the customers.

Meet project budgets and astutely manage project technically through:

Design Tools: SpatialNet (AutoCAD), myWorld, GoogleEarth Pro, SAP, VISIO, ArcGIS

Management Tools: MS-Project, SAP, Salesforce, JIRA, DOMO, MS-Office

CAREER PROGRESSION

TELUS Corporation Apr 2016 – Present

Project Manager

Fulfill a mandate to effectively implement Fibre Cabling/GPON/FTTX network build projects.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-end accountability of Fibre cabling and in-building wiring for business premises

Lead copper/DSL/Internet migration activities ensuring that all customers move to Fibre to the premise/Suites

Collaborate with external partners, planning, engineering, procurement, build, and operations primes to prioritize and schedule project deliverables

Collaborate with build implementation team and project management team to identify and balance internal resource allocation

Interact with vendors, product, sales, marketing and business enablement teams to ensure timely delivery of new products to market

Contribute to stakeholder Capex & Opex budget planning, lead business case developments & governance requirements

Facilitate meetings, conduct effective briefings and presentations and develop consensus, both internally and externally with stakeholders on resolving implementation issues and variances, and develop action plans to manage changes or issues on projects

Report regularly on project status, identify risks and recommend improvements to drive operational excellence

Tender and award work packages within internal processes to external contractors to meet project schedules

Manage and monitor external build contractor performance

Site Inspection as required to ensure scope, quality and schedule of work adhere to standards

Effectively manage change requests on projects

Contribute to stakeholder Capex & Opex budget planning, lead business case developments & governance requirements

Coordinate and schedule new product launch activities with the selected partners

Manage program financials in accordance with corporate financial policies and tools (SAP)

Follow the Change Management process for all types of changes

Manage risk within program and escalate issues where appropriate

Identify and manage risks associated with the projects; develops and executes contingency plan

Coordinate with the Change Management team to have the change recorded in the Facilities system

Coordinate with Hydro for obtaining necessary permissions to place the Fibre/Copper, after submittals and approvals.

Etisalat-PTCL Apr 2008 – Aug 2015

Senior Engineer Fibre Network

Fulfill a mandate to effectively implement Fibre Cable/DWDM/SDH/SONET/MPLS-TP/FTTX network build projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement all projects undertaken by Design & Planning Section. Manage multiple network deployment and up-grade projects. Track daily progress and associated costs and monitor capital project budgets and schedules.

Providing engineering/design/analysis services in the telecom technologies/services currently in use

Participate in technical decisions, ensuring quality and conformance with client requirements. Review project contract milestones in the light of approved scope of work. Liaise with different disciplines/departments to prepare cost estimates, resource plans, and project control documents.

Gather requirements; prepare project proposals, man-hour estimates. Contribute to development of the project (Outside/Inside Plant) design, project execution plan, financial management plan and project schedules.

Maintain communication with vendors, Municipalities and other stakeholders on a regular basis and track delivery schedule.

Ensured that project is aligned with applicable codes, standards and specifications.

Maintains effective communication of status with management and the team

Initiate Change Management Requests on the basis of Teams’ Feedback and need.

To create and monitor project related requirements to meet build dates in accordance with established procedures, standards and practices

Provide input to engineering plans; ensure that project implementation meets specifications and budget requirements.

Prepare/administer capital program and capital forecast. Identify and manage all milestones and inter-dependencies to deliver business objectives. Identify and rectify project conflicts and recommend workable solutions.

Preparation of Build/Construction Telecommunication projects’ Estimates, Bid/Tender Documents, Procurement documents and Execution of construction work as per standard Drawings and Specifications exercising strict Quality Control

Work with internal team to sort out issues and bottlenecks across various cross regional teams, especially related to the timelines of specific projects as assigned.

Processing of Co-location requests from different vendors and Service Providers in accordance with the feasibility report

Perform regular follow-ups and tracking of all co-location documentation and keep an ever ready updates

Coordination with concerned Municipalities and Preparation of ROW/lease/licensing documentation in a timely manner

Track and report the Project budget status along with accruals to the Supervisor

Delivered and implemented geographic information system (GIS) strategy and roadmap to transfer the whole Network database to GIS.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Education:

Bachelor of Science, B.Sc., Electrical Engineering (4 years)

Professional Development:

Project Management Professional Certification, PMP

ITIL Foundation Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate

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