AZHAR MAHMOOD
Senior Project Manager | Telecommunications
Riyadh, SA.About
Highly accomplished Senior Project Manager with 20 years of progressive experience in Saudi Arabia's dynamic telecommunications sector. Expertly leads multi-million dollar wireless and satellite communication projects, directing cross-functional teams and managing budgets exceeding $50M from conception to completion. Drives strategic 4G/5G network rollouts and hardware/software integration, consistently delivering projects on-time and within budget while achieving superior client satisfaction and significant cost reductions.
Work
BluePlatform Operation and Maintenance
|Senior Project Manager
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
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Summary
Leads the planning and execution of nationwide telecommunication infrastructure projects, managing the complete project lifecycle for 4G/5G wireless network rollouts and satellite communication system upgrades for enterprise and government clients.
Highlights
Directed end-to-end project lifecycle for nationwide 4G/5G wireless network rollouts and satellite communication system upgrades, ensuring seamless delivery for enterprise and government clients.
Managed multi-million dollar budgets exceeding $50M, optimizing resource allocation and cost-efficiency while maintaining rigorous project timelines and quality standards.
Led and mentored a cross-functional team of 25+ engineers and technicians, fostering high-performance and serving as the primary liaison for key stakeholders.
Oversaw hardware procurement and software service integration, streamlining complex technical implementations to achieve project objectives and enhance system performance.
METCOM & Trading Communications Co.
|Project Manager
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
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Summary
Managed end-to-end delivery of wireless communication projects, including site acquisition, network planning, and implementation of 3G and early LTE networks.
Highlights
Managed full project lifecycle for 3G and early LTE network deployments, encompassing site acquisition, network planning, and implementation, ensuring timely project completion.
Coordinated satellite ground station installations and commissioning, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to technical specifications.
Successfully negotiated and managed vendor contracts, achieving a 15% reduction in hardware costs through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Ensured all projects strictly adhered to scope, schedule, and budget constraints, consistently achieving high client satisfaction and successful project delivery.
FALCON Communications
|Project Coordinator
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
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Summary
Supported Project Managers in the execution of hardware and software service contracts for various corporate clients, gaining foundational experience in RF planning and network optimization.
Highlights
Supported Project Managers in executing hardware and software service contracts for diverse corporate clients, ensuring efficient project scheduling and resource allocation.
Tracked project progress and managed documentation, contributing to the successful deployment of a major VSAT network for a key client in the oil and gas sector.
Gained foundational expertise in critical areas including RF planning, network optimization, and field operations management, enhancing project delivery capabilities.
Played a key role in coordinating the successful deployment of a major VSAT network for a key client in the oil and gas sector, ensuring project milestones were met.
Education
Panjab University Lahore
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Bachelor of Engineering
Electronics & Communication
Languages
English
Arabic
Urdu
Panjabi
Certificates
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Issued By
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Skills
Project Lifecycle Management
Project Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closing, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodologies.
Wireless Network Deployment
4G/5G Rollouts, LTE Networks, 3G Networks, Network Infrastructure, RF Planning, Network Optimization.
Satellite Communication (SATCOM)
Ground Station Installation, Satellite Commissioning, VSAT Networks.
Hardware & Software Services
System Integration, Hardware Procurement, Software Service Contracts, Technical Implementation.
Budget & Cost Control
Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Financial Forecasting, Resource Allocation, Multi-Million Dollar Budgets.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Client Liaison, Stakeholder Engagement.
Risk Mitigation & Management
Risk Assessment, Contingency Planning, Problem Solving.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Team Management, Mentorship, Cross-functional Leadership, Performance Coaching, Team of 25+ Engineers.