Brian Sutherland Email & Phone Number

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Program Manager responsible for administering planning and execution phases of Verizon’s Fiber Optic Densification Program for the Carolina/Tennessee Region in support of 4G and 5G network build. This role involved maintaining responsibility for constructing plans from envisioned concept to engineered specifications. I also refined project objectives and priorities, organized and guided project teams, established and hosted weekly meetings, maintained schedules, and reported progress and any operational issues to leadership. Key contributions included: • Advocating for wireless stakeholders and engaging agile development team for continuous improvement of PM tools• Established program’s objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards to meet all contract specifications• Oversaw financial aspects of contracts and managed budgets with focus on cost control and meeting budget objectives• Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure all operations strategically align with program’s overall goals and objectives

Greater Nashville Area

I provided leadership as a Project Manager responsible for leading a cross-functional network team to successfully deliver more than 3000 cell site capacity enhancements across a 3-year period.In this position, I focused on strategizing with the leadership team to review priorities, challenges, and develop action plans. I also coached project managers and continuously aligned priorities as well as championed numerous tool refinements. Key contributions included: • Identified areas of opportunities and implemented strategies and best practices for efficiency & process improvement• Completed Lean Six Sigma training in process improvement methodology for cycle time reduction and cost savings• Recognized within the organization as a recipient of the Engineering Director’s “Coin of Excellence” Award for two years

As Manager of Network Project Implementation, I was responsible for recruiting and developing an engineering team driving wireless central office capacity enhancements needed to support more than 100 new cell sites, over 1000 4G LTE site upgrades, and network transformation technologies. This position involved managing a $35M annual capital budget ensuring completion within 1% of forecasted expenditures. In addition, I successfully completed an excess plant reduction program that resulted in achieving 30% reduction ($11.5M) in retired assets. Key contributions included: • Performed requirements gathering, scope management, schedule development, management, and project tracking• Recognized for driving the success of projects, including fulfillment of client business and technical requirements