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JASON THARP

PROFILE

Dedicated, results driven Project Manager proficient at working with team members to achieve project goals and maximize revenue. History of seamlessly deploying various network deployment projects with budgets of up to $71 million. Proficient in building and managing vendor relationships for services and products, including negotiating and administrating contract deliverables. Reputation for exceeding corporate objectives and improving efficiencies while leading with integrity.

EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

Ericsson

2016-Present

Managed projects on numerous 4G and 5G cellular network deployments. Worked cross-departmentally on leading or supporting project deliverables, clarifying contract language, and developing project scope. Managed budgets, schedules, vendors, site design, material ordering, progress monitoring and closeouts. Developed and maintained positive customer relationships.

ACHIEVEMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Successfully executed over 70 projects to completion with 30 different customers, averaging over 30% unadjusted margin

Managed several trial and growth projects for Viaero Wireless, including trial for first Ericsson node to be integrated into Huawei core network and 150 site FWA/CBRS deployment, which ultimately led to Ericsson winning Huawei rip & replace contract with a total estimated value of $750 million

Established Huawei rip and replace program for RAN scope of work with Viaero Wireless

Managed key software upgrade program for all Verizon Wireless regional affiliate customers to ensure their sites remained in compliance per their contractual obligations to Verizon

Responsible for trial projects for numerous potential customers. These new engagements often resulted in new contracts for Ericsson

Worked across departments within Ericsson to develop and maintain a nationwide strategic and diverse supply chain of partners, materials, and services

Coordinated collaborative activities between all internal and external stakeholders

Determined project budgets and forecasted budgets to project completion

Analyzed and monitored project financials and milestones through reporting and governance

Provided strategic guidance and direction to a large team of direct reports

Provided LoE estimates for scopes of work to develop business proposals to new and existing clients

Monitored and maintained quality across all scopes of work for the entire life cycle of all projects

Implementation Manager

Ericsson, T-Force, TEKsystems

2011-2015

Contracted to perform implementation management duties on 3G and 4G deployment for MetroPCS Detroit Market. Ensured that all core network and field equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and integration activities were completed successfully

Reviewed change requests and closeout packages submitted by 3rd party service providers to determine legitimacy

Assigned to Sprint Customer Unit in 2012 to perform national level project management duties on the Sprint Network Vision (SNV) and 65MHz network deployment projects, which consisted of over 12,000 sites

Gained full time employment with Ericsson in 2013 and continued in this role through 2015

Submitted all quotes for all sites in the program requiring a hardware PO

Key contributor to driving site configuration issues to resolution with Solutions Management to ensure that all site configurations are supported prior to pursuing PO’s

Developed Claims and Change Management process to address various issues with materials in the field across all markets

Provided detailed analysis, reporting, and lessons learned on all deployment issues

Mobile Switching Office Technician

Ericsson Services Inc., Sprint-Nextel

2000-2010

Gained valuable technical experience on core network infrastructure, wireless voice and data call processing, telephony circuits, installation standards and practices, change management procedures, facilities maintenance, and other telecom business practices

Performed corrective & planned maintenance, hardware & software upgrades, equipment installation, telephony circuit testing & acceptance, troubleshooting, and network monitoring

Subject Matter Expert for ATLAS inventory management system for Midwest Region

EDUCATION

2017

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

Received Certificate of Management from Naveen Jindal School of Management

1991-1995

UNITED STATES NAVY

Served four-year enlistment. Graduated from Electronics Warfare Operations “A” school in December 1991. Served onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CNV-69) and completed two full deployments during OPERATION: DESERT STORM

Achieved rank of Electronics Warfare Technician, Third Class Petty Officer (EW3/E4)

Performed planned and corrective maintenance on various shipboard antenna systems

Lead Technician for Mk-36 SRBOC ECM / Anti-Ship Missile Defense (ASMD) system

Obtained NATO SECRET security clearance