Implementation Project Manager
Ericsson AB
Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months
Key Profile:
• Develop & implement project work plans aligned to changing requirements and project SLA parameters. Define & implement project scope to align project deliverables to business requirements of clients
• Organize & facilitate project planning meetings, program reviews, sprints and release plans pertaining to initiating and approving new IT projects
• Set up project tasks, render adequate tools to team members for managing diverse portfolio of IT projects. Identify & eradicate development and project roadblocks in coordination with various functional teams
• Evaluate & schedule requests for new application systems, modifications and changes to existing application systems aimed at enhancing operational efficiency
• Interact with various stakeholders pertaining to changes in plans or specifications and implementing standard organizational processes and procedures
• Spearhead team efforts in maintaining budgets, implementing various cost saving measures and optimizing resource utilization leading to enhanced profitability
• Maintain updated project documents in compliance to procedures and project contractual documents
• Ensure compliance to project budget by evaluating procurement, team hours and expenses across assigned projects
• Assist the senior management in evaluating revenue models, and cost-to-completion projections for implementing effective remedial measures for accomplishing project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization targets
• Maintain updated knowledge related to system design, integration, installation, factor & site test, commissioning and handover
• Evaluate team performance & render productivity enhancement feedback. Organize training sessions for team members to enable effective decision making
• Prepare & present various status reports for the senior management and other stakeholders to enable effective decision making
Major Projects:
• DEWA AMI (Smart Metering solution and infrastructure for DEWA)
• ETISALAT Network Modernization
• In Building solutions IBS - New Implementation
• Network Modernization in Dubai south area
Key Profile:
• Set up market segmentation / penetration strategies pertaining to launch of new products and changing packages for accomplishing sales targets
• Evaluated strategy and promotion programs through various status meetings aimed at restructuring business policies. Prepared & implemented sales forecasts for accomplishing annual sales targets
• Guided team members in closing critical business deals with potential revenue impact. Assisted resellers in retaining customers despite stiff competition
• Built and maintained productive business relationship with existing clients or prospects for identifying/ developing new business opportunities
• Participated in research studies to assess areas of concern to provide appropriate directives to sales and brand management team for effectively resolving issues
• Liaised with resellers and system integrators in effectively closing critical business deals across the target market segment
• Draft proposals & organize product demonstrations utilizing business development and technical presentation skills. Maintained updated knowledge of bids & industry solutions to assist the sales team in participating in bids
• Developed annual marketing plans and new product marketing plans in collaboration with the senior management
• Organized training sessions for re-sellers, IT consultants and potential customers; prepared presentations, case studies & turnkey solutions for new products
Major Projects:
• Angol Arabian Health care Ajman: 5 stars Healthcare center (75 IPTV screens, 10 Digital Signage Screens)
• Melia Hotel: 5 Stars Hotel in Bur Dubai (145 Rooms, 7 Outlets (IPTV, Digital Signage))
• Rolex Tower: Hotel Apartments by Asteco (240 Flats - 1-2-3 BR, (IPTV, Digital Signage), YAS Viceroy Hotel Abu Dhabi (Digital Signage)
Key Profile:
• Interacted main contractors, consultants and clients and rendered pre & post sales support to other divisions. Participated in conferences & exhibitions for developing new business relations across the target market segment
• Set up & implemented effective project plans to ensure compliance to project delivery schedules and other SLA parameters
• Implemented effective remedial measures to minimize organizational exposure to anticipated project risks. Maintained updated project & contractual documents based on project requirements
• Developed effective revenue models, cost-to-completion projections for maintaining project profitability. Focused on enhancing project specific business development and variation opportunities
• Updated & presented project related information to the senior management to enable effective decision making
• Guided team members on system design, integration, installation, factor & site test, commissioning and handover
Major Projects:
• Cellular Broad band IBS: Madinat Jumierah Souk Parking, Etisalat 2G+3G Ericsson RBS6601 & Burj Khal ifa Parking Etisalat 2G+3G Ericsson RBS6601.
• Tel-co Broadband IP Based Operator: WorldMinute Kenya Ltd. Nairobi - Kenya
• Wireless Infrastructure: Create mesh connection over WiMax panels. Bui ld 2.4 MHz point to multi -point Base stat, Roof CPE Panels, HotSpot Base stations in open public areas, HotSpot Access points in closed public areas.
• Fiber Optic infrastructure: World minute rides on KDN (Kenya Data Network) Fiber optic infrastructure as rental contract.
• Residential: Around 4000 residential units, 20 Hotels contain over 300 Units
• Corporate: Around 150 corporate accounts, small medium and large business