Lead Pmo Consultant - Carrier Wimax To Lte Modification Project
Chicago, Illinois, Us
• Responsible for strategic planning, work breakdown structure development, and execution of the conversion from Wi-Max to LTE across eight markets in the Central region through fixed price contracts with OEM (commissioning) & two service vendors (turnkey).• Client saved $3.4M on construction compared to other regions due to rigorous planning, execution, and monitoring • Successfully launched 1554 sites 7 weeks ahead of schedule and 15% below $200M budget. • Over an 14 month span, improved organizational performance and results through development of breakthrough objectives (Hoshin Planning) for the organization, assessed and addressed skill and communication gaps within and between Carrier's organization, the service vendors and OEM organizations (training & development), and ensure consistency of implementation through key performance indicators (process consulting).• Program utilized two vendors with no experience in turnkey program/project management, which necessitated PMO Lead to develop, implement, and enforce a detailed execution plan, including but not limited to:o Standardized work process – facilitated repeatable and consistent activities in contracts, procurement, schedule and cost management, site acquisition, quality, construction, optimization and closeout across 8 markets o Work process mapping – enabled streamlined activities, eliminated redundant steps, and assured clarity of roles and responsibilities for service vendor, OEM and Carrier.o Schedule & cost control: Implemented systems to manage construction schedule through quarterly game plan & key performance indicators. Developed financial & change control systems to monitor and identify trends in commitments and actual costs.