Sr Project Manager
Resume:
SOHAIL AZEEM
************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohail-azeem
Naperville, IL 60564
SUMMARY PROFILE
Dynamic Senior Project Manager with extensive experience leading complex telecommunications infrastructure deployments for Fortune 100 companies. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while driving financial growth and process improvements. Skilled in team leadership, strategic problem-solving, and mentoring, with a strong track record of meeting critical reporting deadlines. Ready to leverage my expertise to drive successful outcomes for your organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management
Supply Chain & Logistics
Health & Safety Management
Strategic Planning
Sales & Product Management
Forecasting & Budgeting
Process Improvement
Revenue Recognition
Order Management
Operation Management
Service Delivery Management
Technical Staffing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sr Project Manager - Samsung Electronics America, Chicago, IL May 2018 - Present
Spearheaded the end-to-end deployment of 5G Ultra-Wide networks for Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile, successfully delivering projects that expanded coverage across multiple major U.S cities.
Oversaw ongoing maintenance and network modification of 5G NR, CBRS, LS6, C-Band, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), venue builds and Small Cell Networks to optimize performance and reliability.
Partnered closely with DAS equipment manufacturers CommScope, Corning, JMA, SOLiD, Comba, Fiplex, Nextivity, general contractors, and carriers to streamline deployments.
Review RFPs/RFQs, MOPs, SOWs, SLAs, and managed critical project components including cost, schedule, quality, budget, purchase orders, resource allocation, communications, and risk management.
Streamlined ongoing system testing processes, including test analysis, troubleshooting, reporting, and recommending changes and upgrades to enhance network performance and reliability.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to design and implement scalable construction plans and support processes, consistently meeting aggressive project deadlines.
Oversaw cross-disciplinary teams including RF, Real Estate, Equipment, and Facilities Engineers to resolve construction issues and ensure all requirements were met ahead of On Air launch dates.
Implemented comprehensive project schedules with vendors and suppliers, clearly defining major milestones, action items, and commitments to ensure timely project delivery.
Project Manager - Atlantic Tower Services, Chicago IL September 2017 - May 2018
Managed the end-to-end project life cycle from initiation and planning through design, 4G LTE network upgrades, and 5G deployments under budget and on time.
Led client and internal project execution including tracking project activities to ensure delivery, compiling required data, monitoring change requests, and analyzing risks to resolve issues, conflicts, and escalations.
Developed procedures with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions that effectively addressed client needs while maximizing profitability.
Customer Project Manager II - Ericsson, Schaumburg, IL September 2016 - September 2017
Provided end-to-end project management, including planning, budget control, resource management, project scheduling, monitoring and controlling, as well as financial management and closing.
Planned and approved bid proposals from service providers for accuracy and proper Bill of Materials (BOM) needed by definition of project scope; as well as clearly defined time frame for completion and funding limitations.
Led network upgrade projects over 5M under budget and within deadlines.
Program Manager & Supply Chain Manager- Samsung Electronics America, Burr Ridge, IL November 2011 - June 2016
Led Supply Chain functions for the Sprint Network Vision project, managing the expansion of 4G LTE turnkey deployment across 13,000+ sites, including Macro, Micro, DAS, 2.5, Microwave, COW, and small cell sites across major US markets.
Established demand plan, revenue forecast, Purchase Order fulfillment, procurement, hardware materials for over $1billion + projects on time and under budget.
Managed diverse functional teams, including customer, pre-sales, RF, leadership team, supply chain logistics, procurement and sub-contractors.
Achieved over $40 million in cost reduction by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives, resulting in a 15% reduction in total costs.
Directed and trained team of 13 to 15 material planners across different regions.
Established effective communication deployment tool, Bill of Materials, vendors, clients, and the engineering team.
Identified risks and prepared risk mitigation solutions to improve processes and inefficiencies for overcoming project challenges by achieving over $4 Million in quarterly sales revenue.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
University of Dallas-Texas – BSC in Management Information Systems
Salesforce Admin Certified
Salesforce Platform Developer Certified
TECHNOLOGY
Project Management Tools: JIRA, Rally, PowerBI, Smartsheet’s
ERP Systems: SAP, PeopleSoft
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint
Communication Platforms: Gmail, Remedy, Site Tracker, FUZE, MagentaBuilt
Business Intelligence: Cognos
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