Syed Wajid Ali Raza Zaidi
Project Delivery Manager
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in delivering projects in Telecom sector such as Telco Infrastructure, Have consistently implemented best practices to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Identify and develop key project goals with teams and work collaboratively to reach those goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Delivery Manager
Huawei Technologies UAE FZ LLC
Dubai
08.2020 - Current
- Serving in du MBB account for 3G/4G/5G/MW Network Expansion Projects.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Manage and record changes to Project Scope and Schedule.
Regional Project Manager
Huawei Technologies UAE FZ LLC
Dubai
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Interface with Logistic Manager to confirm availability of all materials.
- Ensure project completion, quality of delivery, project acceptance and project handover as per agreed milestones and approved specifications.
Implementation Manager
Huawei Technologies UAE FZ LLC
Dubai
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitor and supervise end-to-end project implementation as per agreed milestone and customer agreed criterion.
- Collaborated with team to cultivate resources and reference material for technical installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Responsible for managing up to 20 teams of contractors for deployment of 2G/3G/4G/MW telecom expansion project.
- Conduct job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Manage and set direction for team of site engineers and subcontractors to ensure that project is being completed in time with set schedule
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Project Coordinator
Huawei Technologies UAE FZ LLC
Abu Dhabi
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Supervise Etisalat Modernization (Swap) project from start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Coordinate and drive Huawei and Etisalat contractors to finish Civil, Power, TXN and Antenna work in time.
- Responsible and ensure Telco and Non-Telco teams follow installation and swap plan.
- Coordinated with all stakeholders to make site Ready for Installation (RFI) and Ready for Migration (RFM).
- Successfully handed over 2400+ sites to the Customer O&M team.
- Managed and handled final acceptance certificates (FACs).
Sr. O&M Engineer
China Mobile Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
Nawabshah
07.2009 - 02.2014
- Responsible for operations and maintenance of 83 GSM sites.
- Supervised, monitored and manage a team with focus on reduced down time of network.
- Troubleshoot both Ericsson RBS 2216, 2116, 2111 and 6601 and TXN Node issues using OMT and Mini-Link.
- On Site troubleshooting and configuration of Huawei BTS3900, RRUs and Huawei RTN 600 series.
- Responsible for all Installation, Commissioning and O&M preventive and corrective maintenance in the allotted cluster.
- Responsible for OPEX control in region.
Services Engineer
Ericsson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
Nawabshah
04.2008 - 06.2009
- Installation commissioning and troubleshooting of Ericsson RBS 2000 series.
- Up-gradation of MW links capacity, protection, software of mini-link equipment cards and baseline.
- Provide GSM solutions to CMPAK.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance of site equipment taking remedial actions where necessary.
Site Engineer
EPTSC
Hyderabad
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Troubleshoot and commissioning of Alcatel BTS.
- Diagnose VSWR issues using Site Master.
- Troubleshoot transmission path using E1 tester.
- Perform complete health check of BTS and TXN equipments.
- Troubleshooting of rectifiers system.
BSS Engineer
Foresight Communication
Karachi
02.2006 - 10.2007
- Installation and commissioning of Huawei CBTS3606, GBTS3012.
- Installation, supervision and commissioning of MW links.
- Supervise complete installation of indoor and outdoor unit according to site layout.
- Conduct provisional acceptance test with customer World Call and Ufone).
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications
Mehran University of Engineering And Technology
Jamshoro 01.2002 - 12.2006
Skills
Project Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
08-2021
Project Management Professional (PMP)
06-2021
ITIL Foundation Level V4
06-2021
Project Delivery Manager
Huawei Technologies UAE FZ LLC
08.2020 - Current
Regional Project Manager
Huawei Technologies UAE FZ LLC
02.2018 - 07.2020
Implementation Manager
Huawei Technologies UAE FZ LLC
08.2016 - 01.2018
Project Coordinator
Huawei Technologies UAE FZ LLC
02.2016 - 07.2016
Sr. O&M Engineer
China Mobile Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
07.2009 - 02.2014
Services Engineer
Ericsson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2009
Site Engineer
EPTSC
11.2007 - 03.2008
BSS Engineer
Foresight Communication
02.2006 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications
Mehran University of Engineering And Technology
01.2002 - 12.2006
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