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Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Senior Project Manager within the Digital Solutions & Cyber Security TeamManaged the implementation of the Azure Landing Zone for on-going IaaS & PaaS deploymentDeveloped Project Schedules & managing the Change Management ProcessDevelopment of the Cloud Operating Model & the new CCoE (Cloud Centre of Expertise)On-going management of external Consultants & PartnersManaging planned Application Migrations from on-prem to the LZ to reduce the overall on-site TCOManaging the delivery of a Demilitarized Zone within the University Core Network to carve out & secure critical research areas such as Health, AI & Defence Managing the Project Team comprising of a Communications Manager, Senior Business Analyst, Cyber Security Architects, Infrastructure Architects/Engineers & Project SupportApplying Agile Jira Boards to manage Project Initiatives across Increments, Epics, Sprints & StoriesActively engaged in Procurement Activities & Sourcing Evaluation Panels for upcoming Projects & Initiatives Ownership of all Project Budgets & SpendPro-actively managing Stakeholders across all University Departments & Faculties Chairing Monthly Steering Committee Meetings, presenting to CTO level

London, England, United Kingdom

National Project Manager for a Tier 1 Managed Services Company, delivering Medium to Large Complex Projects across multiple Program of WorksDaily management of Approved Supply Partners to ensure a smooth transition from Project Acceptance to Project CloseActively managing Supplier Contract ComplianceOwnership of Acceptance & Commercial MilestonesPlanning & Forecasting mission critical Network works against the agreed Project BaselinePro-actively managing Project Stakeholders, Risk & EHS ComplianceWeekly & Monthly Project Status Reporting into Senior ManagementChairing Monthly Customer Governance Meetings.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Program Manager of a Tier 1 IT Vendor delivering Managed Services, Consultancy Services & Transformation ProjectsManaged the Eastern Project Team comprising of 4 x Project Managers & Project Support StaffResponsible for Project Acceptance/Handover from the Pre-Sales Teams into the Project Delivery Phase & the allocation of Project Resources for ExecutionResponsible for Long Range Project Resource Planning, Procurement, Contract Compliance, Risk Management & Team EHSWorked on RFQ/RFP Submissions jointly with the Pre-Sales Account TeamResponsibility for Monthly / Quarterly Revenue Recognition & InvoicingChaired Governance Meetings with Key Clients - NSW Government Telco Authority, Optus Mobile, Endeavour Energy, NSW Police Force & Sydney TransportResponsible for the On-Boarding & Development of the Eastern Project Team

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Project Managed the Rollout & Upgrade of the NSW Telecommunication Authority next generation RAN - Public Safety NetworkResponsible for the Management of 3 x External SAED Consultants for their in-scope Project DeliverablesLead a 5 x Person in-house Delivery Team including RF, Tx Engineers & Project SupportCustomer Office based to enable face-to-face Stakeholder Management due to the time critical nature of the ProjectChaired Governance & Steering Committee MeetingsResponsible for managing Project Cost/Spend ForecastsResponsible for the On-Boarding & Development of the Project Delivery Team

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Management and leadership of an internal team consisting of regional SAED Managers, Town Planner & Property ConsultantOversaw work streams across the following portfolios - RAN Greenfield rollout, Site Upgrades, Telstra 5G trials & TPG Network trial (Small Cells)Managed & Controlled projects according to their contractual scope & allocated budgets/resourcesSupervised Change Management as required to ensure the continual flow & delivery of the projectOverall responsibility for meeting project cost forecasts with regards to 3rd party suppliers & service suppliersWeekly, Monthly Project Status Reporting via Governance meetings & internal Stakeholder meetingsResponsible for initiating customer invoicing and acceptanceParticipated in RFP/RFQ's for new work streams

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

National SAED Manager for the VHA ProgramManaged an 8-member team comprising of SAED Project Managers, Property & Planning Consultants distributed nationallyManagement of external consultants & suppliersResponsible for Project budgets & costsWeekly/Monthly reporting on all SAED Forecasts/Actuals/SlippagesEnsured compliance with procedures and standards for the acquisition of sites for VHAWorked closely with the PMO to establish internal procedures & protocolsMonitored & Reported to the Project Director on Subcontractor performanceManaged the recruitment, development & performance of the Delivery teamAttended all Project Control Group Meetings Nationally

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Senior Project Manager for the National Broadband Network (FTTD, FTTB, FTTH) & Optus Mobile Fibre Turnkey Programs across New South Wales & Queensland;Lead an 18 x Person in-house Team comprising of a Project Manager, Design Manager, Engineers & Project SupportManaged external SAED Consultants, Construction Subcontractors, & SuppliersResponsible for all project budgets, revenues & costsPrepared Governance Reports for the Project Director encompassing all program Disciplines, Milestones & Results (Forecast vs Actuals)Assisted in the procurement of new business opportunities whilst maximizing existing relationshipsFrequent interstate traveler for face-to-face Client & Team meetingsPenned the Project Management Plan, Client Communication Plan & Subcontractor Management PlanMember of an internal Cross Function Team tasked with improving internal processesManaged the Performance, Development & Recruitment of the Project Delivery Team

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Managed the SAED disciplines for Optus Mobile RAN ProjectsManaged the Evolved Joint Venture SAED disciplines for New South Wales & the Australian Capital TerritoryDaily management of external SAED consultants to meet mission critical Project deadlinesDeveloped internal relationships within Optus to energize key stakeholders to deliver resultsWeekly project reporting to Senior Management on the LTE Schedule of WorksManagement of SAED Consultants on the U900 Re-Farm Country programLiaised with the internal team and external suppliers to deliver process improvements & find ways to acquire, deliver and build sites more rapidly & cost effectiveReview of work completed by SAED Consultants to ensure it met the technical & legislative requirements of Optus

United Kingdom

Project Managed the Other Licensed Operator Interconnect Migration Project – including Schedule Planning and Implementation;Managed the Task delegation within the Project Delivery Team;Weekly status reporting to Key Project Stakeholders;Provided support to internal teams and worked with them to resolve process issues and improve efficiency of end-to-end processes;Project managed the Critical Network Simplification project for Vodafone;POC for all Network Migration works. Liaised on a daily basis with Vodafone Change Management.

United Kingdom

Planned and managed the implementation of Oranges 3G Network in London;Completed project costing’s and determined SOW’s for each site;Instructed and managed external ADC Consultants;Maintained internal databases and prepared written reports on site status when requested by the management;Researched and prepared written reports in support of planning applications andcommunity information sessions;Attended and presented at monthly meetings on behalf of the Regional Planning Department on issues such as Technical and Policy.

National Diploma - Business & Finance, Business

Prince2 Project Management