Project Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
SYED SAEED AHMAD
Cary, NC *7519
Phone 919-***-****
Email: ********@*********.***
SUMMARY
Dependable result oriented professional (PMP) with vast experience in Project Management, strategic planning, quality assurance, project requirements, leadership, decision making, multi tasking, change, risk and portfolio management, quality and communications. A creative, innovative problem solver who achieves consistent results and customer satisfaction. using the following attributes:
• Change/risk Management • People / Time management
• Project planning/execution • Root cause Analysis/ communication
• Problem solving • Leadership/organization
• Team builder / Team player • Project / Product deliverables
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hewlett Packard Business Inc. Nov. 2010 – August 2011
Project /Program Manager: project planning, SOW implementation, Project deliverables and vendor control
Analyzed project scope, deliverables and mile stones, set up project team.
Chaired weekly team meetings and assigned action items, resolved issues.
Managed subcontractors/vendors, estimate and verify vendor quotes.
Facilitated project teams inter actions and managed action item logs.
Interpret SOW clauses especially what is in scope and out of scope.
Initiated change management processes for SOW and P.O.s
KOZ Associates Inc.
June 2009 - March 2010
Project Manager: project planning, maintenance and quality assurance
Verified project scope, analyzed and validated project requirements.
Managed SDLC to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to process.
Substantiated system requirements and test plansWorked with Global teams.
Inspired project team to ownership and introduce quality at planning stage.
Intoroduced transition points and gate process to improve productivity and quality
Mentored project team members for quality, customer satisfaction and data analysis.
INS Services Sept. 2006 - Sept. 2008
Project Manager: Network upgrade, Project plan & Field Implementation
Validated project scope, created project plans, tasks/assignments, Risk /Security Identification
Managed project delivery, cost management, tracking and other documents for Cisco Systems
Resolved project issues, provided Stake holder satisfaction, inspired team efforts.
Provided project status, tracking and closing project, assess risk and mitigation plans.
Prioritized work assignments, roles and responsibilities, evaluated dependencies.
Created, managed and executed communication plans, change management and report metrics.
Addressed all the issues to ensure the deliverables are met on time.
Worked and managed a cross functional team liaison with PMO and global teams.
CDI Corporation, Cary, NC March 2006 - May 2006
Project Manager: Procurement/Qualification & Field Application
Worked as Transition Manager, Assessed project tasks/assignments, coordinated with appropriate cross functional teams all over the globe.
Created project scope, tasks, work breakdown and other project documents for IBM.
Resolved issues established claim expense accounts and chaired weekly/daily meetings.
Established key mile stones, worked with diverse users and cross functional teams.
Maintained issue logs, Risk and Change Management, Project closure.
Northern Services Inc. Raleigh, NC Feb. 2003 – Aug. 2005
Project Manager: Managing projects, planning, tracking and reporting
Overall management of projects, coordination with project team and customers.
Provided technical support, track progress, monitor work efforts and status reporting.
Resolved issues, meet customer expectations, managed changes and chair weekly meetings.
Mentored team, managed stake holder interest and drive process improvements.
Managed projects with high quality, within budget and on time delivery.
IBM INC. RTP, NC June 1999 - Oct. 2002
Project Manager, Procurement / Qualification & Field Application
Improved hard file qualification process for better quality and shorter qualification intervals.
Established database for Field Replaceable Units (FRU) and recommended valid substitutes.
Managed procurement and qualification of quality hard drives used in various computers
Maintained H/C database and provided header codes to facilitate manufacturing.
Improved hardware qualification process to reduce interval and qualification expenses.
Worked as Quality/ISO representative for the director of procurement and had successful audits.
Nortel Networks, Research Triangle Park, NC
April 1992- October 1998
Project Manager, Design Projects
Reduced the product portfolio by 60%; manufacturing discontinued over 10,000 codes.
Managed to complete 8 of the 22 projects, which were backlogged for the last 2-3 years, before the target dates also closed all other project on time.
Resolved component obsolescence issues in the most efficient manner.
Managed Hardware Design Modernization projects, prepared progress charts and spreadsheets and presentation to upper management.
Provided training, support and mentored new and junior engineers.
Advised and supported Business Line Managers on Product life cycle and manufacturing discontinue.
Northern Telecom Inc, RTP, NC September 1986 – April 1992
Project Manager, Technology Program
Managed redesign/de-barnacle of over 130 packs with a cost saving of approximately $13 million which enhanced the design and quality of NT products.
Administered the de-socket program with cost savings of over $2 million per year and enhanced the design integrity.
Reduced backlog of engineering complaints from 111 to 30 within a year.
Developed design error prevention program and defect prevention program.
Resolved engineering complaints in a timely manner, enhanced process.
Initiated process to use up/minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
Implemented manufacturing discontinue program and change management.
EDUCATION
BS, Science, Gordon College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
B.S. Southern Colorado University, Pueblo, CO (Senior)
AAS, Computer Science, Trinidad State College, Trinidad, CO
AAS, Electronics. Trinidad State College, Trinidad. Colorado
Tech. Diploma, Swedish Pak. Institute of Technology, Pakistan
CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS
Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by PMI (International).
Masters Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University, Washington, DC
IBM certified as Project Manager
Completion of Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices (CCNA) and Network +
ISO 9000 Training
COMPUTER & OTHER SKILLS
• MS Project / Office XP, win7 • IBM Lotus Notes
• Trouble shooting / Problem Solving • Inter Personal Skills
• Instrumentation / Fine mechanics • Kepner-Tregoe methodology
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