Project/Program Manager
About Candidate
Introduction:
A highly experienced telecom professional with 24 years of expertise in network operations, product development, and digital transformation. Skilled in managing B2B/B2C products, leading large-scale projects, and driving technical strategies. Adept at developing and deploying SD-WAN, SASE, and 5G private networks, ensuring innovative telecom solutions. Strong background in IoT, cloud services, and smart city solutions with a focus on digitalization. Extensive experience in vendor negotiation, device lifecycle management, and telecom infrastructure planning. Successfully led major projects on All-IP migration, broadband expansion, and IMS transformation. Proven ability to optimize network performance, enhance customer experience, and unify telecom product portfolios. Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with international telecom standards. Hands-on experience in IP/MPLS, FTTH, DWDM, and VoIP solutions. A results-driven leader with excellent analytical, strategic, and management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Led SD-WAN, SASE, and 5G private network product development and deployment.
- Managed end-to-end lifecycle of B2B and B2C telecom products, ensuring market competitiveness.
- Oversaw digital transformation initiatives for smart city, e-government, and IoT solutions.
- Spearheaded All-IP migration, unifying device portfolios and improving service quality.
- Negotiated with vendors and managed procurement processes for telecom infrastructure.
- Conducted market research, stakeholder analysis, and feasibility studies for new solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams across ACS (TR-069), IMS, FTTH, GPON, IPTV, and VoIP projects.
- Optimized device lifecycle management, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
- Designed and implemented broadband expansion strategies, including DWDM and MPLS.
- Established telecom labs for product testing, validation, and quality control.
- Coordinated large-scale telecom projects with Deutsche Telekom Group and international partners.
- Developed cloud-based telecom solutions, including Cloud CPE and hybrid networks.