Senior Project Manager EXA Infrastructure, Watertown, MA
• Directed all phases of project implementation work from initiation through completion of Optical SONET and DWDM Networks from strategic planning and design, staging, installation, integration, test, turn-up, and operations hand-off.
• Managed cross-functional teams by synchronizing project approach and schedule with Customer and EXA Engineering and installation teams.
• Lead communication liaison between EXA and Customer. Provided outstanding service to Customers through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they become problems by removing obstacles and empowering Operations to be successful.
• Interfaces with material and shipping vendors for procurement of materials and coordination of shipments.
• Managed project profitability (labor costs/hours, expenses, profit margin) in EXA reporting systems.
• Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
• Average profit margin of projects managed over past 3yrs are 20% higher than forecasted.