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Senior Project Manager - Mobile Telecommunications (RAN/OSS/Core Network)
Newbury, United Kingdom
Worldwide
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors): Electronic EngineeringAbout me
I specialise in leading complex high-value projects from initiation to on-time, on-budget delivery. My unique strength lies in combining deep technical expertise across platforms with proven stakeholder leadership, risk management and virtualisation migrations for operators such as Vodafone.
Telecom Project Management (RAN, OSS, Core Network)
Over 24 years of experience leading complex telecom projects in RAN, OSS, and Core Network integration, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Stakeholder & Team Management
Extensive expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendors, and engaging stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility, resource alignment, and successful project outcomes.
Risk & Budget Management
Proven track record in identifying and mitigating project risks, resolving issues swiftly, and managing budgets to keep projects on scope and within financial constraints.
OSS/BSS Integration
Hands-on experience integrating Vodafone tools such as CRAMER, LIMA, and NETCOOL onto Huawei OSS/MAE platforms, as well as migrating traditional OSS to virtualized cloud-based environments.
Virtualized Infrastructure
Experience commissioning, integrating, and upgrading network nodes (MAE, OPT, KPI) and migrating to virtualized infrastructure using VMWare, VSphere, and Dell technologies.
Core Network & RAN Engineering
Deep technical knowledge in Core Network and RAN elements including MSS, BSC, RNC, MAE, OPT, KPI, BSCs, and eNBs, with experience delivering integration projects for major UK telecom providers.
Change Management & Problem Solving
Skilled in managing change processes and resolving complex technical and operational problems to ensure smooth project execution and minimal disruption.
Documentation & Vendor Coordination
Proficient in producing project documentation and coordinating with multiple vendors to align deliverables with customer requirements and operational goals.
Testing & Integration Consulting
Experience directing testing and integration of Core and RAN nodes across multiple countries, managing validation of RAN data transcripts and customer acceptance tests.
Prince2 & ICND1 Certifications
Holds Prince2 project management certification and ICND1 networking certification, supporting structured project delivery and network knowledge.
Over 24 years of experience leading complex telecom projects in RAN, OSS, and Core Network integration, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Stakeholder & Team Management
Extensive expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendors, and engaging stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility, resource alignment, and successful project outcomes.
Risk & Budget Management
Proven track record in identifying and mitigating project risks, resolving issues swiftly, and managing budgets to keep projects on scope and within financial constraints.
OSS/BSS Integration
Hands-on experience integrating Vodafone tools such as CRAMER, LIMA, and NETCOOL onto Huawei OSS/MAE platforms, as well as migrating traditional OSS to virtualized cloud-based environments.
Virtualized Infrastructure
Experience commissioning, integrating, and upgrading network nodes (MAE, OPT, KPI) and migrating to virtualized infrastructure using VMWare, VSphere, and Dell technologies.
Core Network & RAN Engineering
Deep technical knowledge in Core Network and RAN elements including MSS, BSC, RNC, MAE, OPT, KPI, BSCs, and eNBs, with experience delivering integration projects for major UK telecom providers.
Change Management & Problem Solving
Skilled in managing change processes and resolving complex technical and operational problems to ensure smooth project execution and minimal disruption.
Documentation & Vendor Coordination
Proficient in producing project documentation and coordinating with multiple vendors to align deliverables with customer requirements and operational goals.
Testing & Integration Consulting
Experience directing testing and integration of Core and RAN nodes across multiple countries, managing validation of RAN data transcripts and customer acceptance tests.
Prince2 & ICND1 Certifications
Holds Prince2 project management certification and ICND1 networking certification, supporting structured project delivery and network knowledge.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2012
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Lead telecom projects ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. Integrate Vodafone tools (CRAMER, LIMA, NETCOOL) onto Huawei OSS/MAE. Commission, integrate, and upgrade nodes (MAE, OPT, KPI), migrating to virtualized infrastructure (VMWare, VSphere, Dell). Migrate traditional OSS to virtualized cloud-based environments. Coordinate with internal teams and vendors for technical feasibility and resource alignment. Track project progress with KPIs and deliver core network nodes for UK telecom providers like Vodafone and 3UK.
Project managed end-to-end delivery of Core Network projects (MSS, BSC, and RNC) and system software upgrades, maintaining alignment with customer requirements and operational goals. Provided expert risk management support, swiftly addressing issues and minimizing project delays.
Directed integration and technical support for Core and RAN network elements, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction as SPOC for clients. Delivered rapid system updates, software patches, and feature enhancements, driving network stability and reliability.
Certificates
Prince 2
APMG2015