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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Responsible for the management and implementation of NBN projects from initiation to completion.- Undertake duties of Program Manager as required.- Develop and execute project plans, timelines and budgets and implement cost saving initiatives.- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, developers and technicians.- Plan and monitor new and ongoing projects to ensure successful delivery.- Accountable for the delivery of core KPI’s of safety, reliability and employee engagement.- Identify high impact operational processes and leverage technology to optimise business outcomes.- Provide leadership, coaching and professional development to drive the productivity of the team.- Collaborate with other departments and cross-functional teams to meet project goals and milestones.- Monitor the performance of projects and escalate challenges as deemed appropriate.- Optimise plans to ensure adherence to schedule and project reliability with minimal downtime.- Address and resolve project escalations in a timely manner to avoid impact on project work and customers.- Liaise with and oversee multiple stakeholders including external delivery partners. - Contribute to enhancing business processes, standards and documentation and ongoing improvements.- Identify and maintain reporting elements to ensure effective coordination of multi-disciplined projects.- Uphold job transparency by developing and maintaining effective communication strategies.- Weekly presentations regarding progress and forecasting to management teams.- Conduct thorough onsite safety audits of staff and delivery partners to ensure adherence to safety protocols.- Chair delivery partner meetings and governance sessions and take corrective actions as required.- Execute disciplined risk, compliance and audit activities to ensure regulatory commitments are met.- Address safety concerns and barriers which prevent the team from safely completing tasks.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Responsible for the management of various NBN fibre rings and exchange infrastructure projects across Victoria and Tasmania.- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish diverse fibre rings between NBN points of interconnect as well as fixed wireless sites, ensuring compliance to project plans.- Coach, train and mentor delivery partners / sub-contractors to build capability.- Build and deploy fibre links between NBN exchanges and fixed wireless towers.- Effective planning and scheduling of builds to mitigate delays.- Ensure compliance to project KPI’s, budgets and timeframes.- Advise and direct teams in the safe execution of work.Achievements in role:- Successfully achieved the first defect-free integration for a high-value Telstra Ethernet Evolution trial, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and technical expertise.- Played a key role in improving reporting, defect management, and workforce management tools, leading to increased efficiency and streamlined operations.- Made significant contributions to the development and testing of the NBN Chief Technology Office's Network Performance Tool, enhancing network performance monitoring and optimisation capabilities.- Collaboratively built and delivered a comprehensive program of fibre transit rings for the NBN Vic-Tas region, including the installation of associated equipment at collocated exchanges, resulting in improved connectivity and network infrastructure.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Lead project initiatives, resolving technical defects and issues with commercial partners.- Support test program planning and execution in multifaceted roles at NBN Co National Test Facility.- Coordinate the development of Telstra network infrastructure.- Collaborate effectively with various architecture teams during design, build and beta testing phases.- Write and implement test plans for testing of features and reliability of new infrastructure builds.- Implement report for standardised test and fault reporting.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Manage external contractor engagement, supervising a wide array of projects.- Ensure contractor performance and adherence to project specifications.- Steer new business coordination and business development initiatives.- Enhance profit margins and facilitate business expansion in the highly competitive telecommunications sector.- Streamline workflows and processes to boost productivity while minimising costs and heightening employee satisfaction and retention.- Lead continual process improvement, introducing operational efficiencies to sustain high performance amidst growing business demands.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

- Manage infrastructure delivery projects for the Australian and New Zealand markets.- Oversee network buildouts and infrastructure upgrades from inception to completion.- Coordinate the introduction and implementation of new features across different markets, acting as a crucial link between the development, installation, and operational stages.- Leverage global expertise in deployments to India and Pakistan.- Conduct troubleshooting for network infrastructure and aid significant projects such as BSNL GSM.- Provide critical support for high-stakes clients including the Pakistan Air Force and an international bank in Pakistan.- Provide regional leadership, maintaining budget compliance, ensuring timely project delivery.- Offer support and guidance to project teams scattered across diverse locations.

Graduate Diploma In Business Administration

Diploma In Electronics