ARSLAN ALI
Riyadh
Summary
Professional telecom project manager with over 10 years of experience. Skilled in supervising and directing projects involving telecom such as deployment, Managed Services & engineering initiatives. Highly skilled in principles of project management in addition to knowledge of telecom applications. Prior work involved supervising teams between 10 to 200+ people in size and directing execution of various tasks within the telecom department.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program director
DETASAD Al Saudia
Riyadh
01.2024 - Current
- Handling complete Neom ICT mega project including ELV, Security & OSP scope with more than 400+ resources for 5 camps.
- Defined project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
- Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use.
- Built relationships with stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
- Delivered projects on time and under budget through strict implementation and cost controls.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Conducted technical and customer meetings, increasing communication and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Chaired project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
- Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
- Managed scopes and deadlines using different project management methods.
Project Manager
Detasad Al Saudia
Riyadh
08.2019 - Current
- Handling various projects including ICT, ISP & OSP all over the kingdom with more than 250+ resources.
- Established and nurtured key business contacts to maximise client exposure.
- Follow up with the respective clients related to subjects and queries
- Promoted company values and services at client meetings to solidify value and present winning proposals.
- Drafted accurate monthly management reports to illustrate project timelines and progress.
- Implemented and maintained systems for successful planning and project management.
- Delivered products and services in line with agreed arrangements and contracts.
- Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
- Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
- Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
Project Manager
LCC A-Tech Mahindra Co
Riyadh
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Handled various project in different domain like Fixed network (FTTX,TX, Core & GSM)
- Spearhead all telecommunications initiatives within the company, including shift to new databases and communication applications
- Initiate training for all telecom associates so that staff can be consistently knowledgeable in corporate telecom practices
- Oversee and execute individual projects to improve telecom within company and provide telecom services to clients.
- Implemented and maintained systems for successful planning and project management.
- Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
- Made sure contractual obligations were met ahead of agreed service delivery.
- Led meetings with both client and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates.
- Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimized expenditure.
Project Coordinator
LCC A-Tec Mahindra Co
Riyadh
11.2015 - 08.2018
- An experienced Project Coordinator, Controller and Quality Assurance-Business Analyst with in-depth knowledge of development process, analysis, implementation & testing in various project
- Updated project documentation, providing accurate and accessible information for stakeholders.
- Maximized communication and transparency between clients, internal departments and stakeholders.
- Reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
- Identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate, and communicate project risks
- Coordination with key stakeholders to achieve the KPI's & SLAs.
- Supported project closure activities, including documentation and knowledge transfer.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project tasks with strategic objectives.
- Communicated project progress and challenges to stakeholders for decision-making purposes.
FTTH Engineer
LCC A-Tech Mahindra Co
Riyadh
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Worked as FTTX Engineer on Huawei, Alcatel- Lucent project to install the MDUs with 2G,3G & 4G config with NOC support
- Resolved all the technical issues related to hardware and software during installation and configuration
- Client interaction to provide daily, weekly & monthly reports.
- Implemented policies and devices to improve workplace safety.
- Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with company-established protocols.
- Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
Operation & Maintenance Engineer
Delta Turkish Telecom & Contracting CO
Al-Khobar
12.2011 - 10.2013
- Worked as O & M Engineer for MOBILY on ALCATEL-LUCENT 2G,3G equipment
- Troubleshoot & resolved all BTS related alarms like TRE, TGT, TAHDE microwave links (AWY, MPR, MPT 9500) and BTS card including Combiner, VSWR, SUMA card
- Extensive knowledge of trouble shooting and routing maintenance of GSM and Transmission network elements
- Ability to perform work independently within the given deadlines
- Commission for the new equipment in the rack like 9500MPR, MPT-ACC, PDH cards in MPT, MPR for MW.
Customer Care Representative
Mobilink Pvt Ltd
Islamabad
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Communicate with Customer and resolve issues like signal, product etc
- Using Siebel, Citrix, Microsoft window and many different software related to telecommunication
- Follow with the TL related to new products.
NOC Engineer
PTCL
Gujranwala
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Worked as a NOC Engineer in BSC
- Control the status of Network Elements (CDMA Network: LUCENT, HUAWEI, Microwave Transmission Network equipment: LUCENT) using NMS
- BSC node upgradation, health check-up & troubleshooting
- Changing the RF parameters (frequency, cell power etc.)
- Providing tech support for network, BTS related problems
- Co-operate with third party transmission service providers
- Perform PMR activities according with existing procedures.
Education
BE (Electronics Engineering) -
Hamdard University
02.2005 - 05.2009
F.SC (Pre Engineering) - undefined
Punjab College
03.2003 - 04.2005
Matriculation (Science) - undefined
Private
01.2001 - 04.2003
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Skills
- Project management
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation
- Costing and budgeting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal development and implementation
- Effective communication
- Excel proficiency
Certification
- Engineering Project Manager, 01/01/22
- CommScope Broadband Drop Solutions, 04/01/20
- CommScope Broadband OSP Fiber Solutions, 04/01/20
- Scrum Master Methodology, 21/03/22
Languages
English
Urdu
Punjabi
Arabic
Personal Information
- Place of birth: Gujranwala
- Title: Project Manager
- Date of birth: 07/14/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Pakistani
Custom
STC NOKIA-ALU & Huawei 4G3 FTTM Project Huawei MSAN Project NOKIA-ALU & Huawei TX Project Huawei MST TX STC Project
Affiliations
- snooker & football
Accomplishments
STC for Achieving Ramadan & Hajj objectives in fiber to Mobile Backhauling Project (FTTM)
Timeline
Program director
DETASAD Al Saudia
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Detasad Al Saudia
08.2019 - Current
Project Manager
LCC A-Tech Mahindra Co
09.2018 - 08.2019
Project Coordinator
LCC A-Tec Mahindra Co
11.2015 - 08.2018
FTTH Engineer
LCC A-Tech Mahindra Co
03.2014 - 10.2015
Operation & Maintenance Engineer
Delta Turkish Telecom & Contracting CO
12.2011 - 10.2013
Customer Care Representative
Mobilink Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 08.2011
NOC Engineer
PTCL
08.2009 - 12.2009
BE (Electronics Engineering) -
Hamdard University
02.2005 - 05.2009
F.SC (Pre Engineering) - undefined
Punjab College
03.2003 - 04.2005
Matriculation (Science) - undefined
Private
01.2001 - 04.2003
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