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Manjunath Hiremath

Mumbai,MH

Summary

Strategic Project Manager | Telecom, AI & Automation Enthusiast | 18+ Years in Network Rollouts & Delivery Excellence
Proven leader in managing complex telecom deployments (2G–5G) with deep interest in leveraging AI and automation to enhance project governance, efficiency, and decision-making. Skilled in agile execution, risk mitigation, and cross-functional team leadership for future-ready transformation projects.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Nokia Solutions and Networks Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - Current
  • Providing Project Management services to Bharti Airtel (Mumbai) with limited resources, Services included, 2G, 3G 4G-LTE & 5G Network Deployments, Network Optimization & Network Operations.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
  • Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.
  • Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
  • Enhanced team performance with targeted training programs, addressing skill gaps and promoting professional development.
  • Achieved significant improvements in project quality by establishing rigorous quality control processes.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Project Lead

S2 INFOTECH PVT LTD
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Coordinating with Planning (Transmission), Nokia Infra (Indus / ATC / VIOM / Idea etc...), suppliers & Logistic to ensure project targets are met.
  • Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
  • Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

CLUSTER TECHNICAL MANAGER

Unitac Energy Solutions (i) Pvt Ltd.
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Operation & Maintenance of Indus Towers 1000 Cell Sites.
  • Ensure site uptime as per circle KPIs.
  • Review and analyze the repeated failure cases and take immediate corrective and preventive actions to avoid any repeated failure.
  • Ensure Site Automation, AC/PIU/DG to be in auto mode, All critical alarms to be integrated with NOC, Ensure these alarms are in working conditions.
  • Regular actions for maintaining KPI, Outages, Alarms Compliance, Resource utilization, maintaining uptime at above 99.99%.
  • Work out replacement & upgrade equipment’s for all sites to accommodate increased site tenancy.
  • Ensure availability of enough tools, measuring instruments and equipment’s to carry out O&M activities effectively.

DEPUTY MANAGER

Videocon Telecommunication Ltd
07.2011 - 09.2013
  • Operation & Maintenance services of Videocon 2G Network in Kerala &Gujarat with limited resources.
  • Operation & Maintenance of 2000 cell sites & 11 BSCs.
  • Managing Team of 3 Team Leads, 6 Engineers, 6 Technicians & Vendor Teams O&M Purpose.
  • Conducting weekly review meetings with all team members to review daily activity progress, setting weekly targets, assigning activity to all team members on daily basis.
  • Analyzing Daily Cell outage reports & taking corrective actions to minimize site outages.
  • Involved in BTS & MW acceptance test (ATP) with third party vendors.
  • New E1 provisioning for project for monthly roll outs & expansions activities.


Deputy Manager

Intarvo technologies ltd
07.2009 - 07.2011
  • 3G Rollouts (NSN-Bharti –Mumbai). 2010-2011
  • Met with installation group to discuss their perception of project status, met with contracted vendors on status of their portion of projects.
  • Met with Customer (Bharti Airtel) and established plan for any discrepancies in project status.
  • Responsible for all new installations, moves, adds, changes, and maintenance issues.
  • Understanding organizational need maintain the database of vendors (TI-Telecom Field) & Sub-Contractor’s, and communicating and coordinating with the vendors to drive them to ensure the deliverables.
  • Identifying and understanding underlying issues/emotion and content. Understanding customer business Roadmap and plan how we can be part of the value chain.


CIRCLE COORDINATOR

Sasken network engineering ltd
02.2006 - 07.2009
  • Acts as main interface between Planning (Transmission), Infra (Indus), suppliers (NEC, CERAGON, TEJAS) & Logistic to ensure project targets set by customer (Bharti & Vodafone) and NSN are met.
  • Responsible for entire end to end deliver till NMS Visibility and Handover to BSS.
  • Hand’s on experience of Cisco router & switch Configuration for NMS visibility of NEC, CERAGON Radio’s & TEJAS, ECI Mux’s, hands on experience on Linux & Sun Solaris OS of NMS System.

Education

Diploma Engineering - Electronics And Communication

Govt. Polytechnic Bijapur
03-2006

Skills

  • Project Management

  • Project Planning

  • Project Tracking

  • Strategic Execution

  • Risk management

  • Team collaboration

  • Work flow planning

  • Data analysis

  • Scope management

  • Compliance monitoring

  • Stakeholder communications

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Coaching and mentoring

  • Business analysis

  • Conflict management

  • Forecast Inventory & Control

Awards

  • Awarded for excellence in 4G & 5G deployment in 2024 by both Nokia and Bharti.
  • Received Best Performer award by Nokia Siemens Networks for Bharti-Mumbai 3G Rollout Project in 2011.
  • Awarded High Performer at Videocon Telecommunication Ltd in 2014.
  • Received Best Performer award by Bharti Airtel for Project Leap in 2021.

Personal Information

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)

Hobbies and Interests

Equity Research, AI-Prompt Enginering, Automation, Playing Table Tennis & Squash

Timeline

Project Manager

Nokia Solutions and Networks Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - Current

Project Lead

S2 INFOTECH PVT LTD
06.2015 - 12.2015

CLUSTER TECHNICAL MANAGER

Unitac Energy Solutions (i) Pvt Ltd.
09.2013 - 06.2015

DEPUTY MANAGER

Videocon Telecommunication Ltd
07.2011 - 09.2013

Deputy Manager

Intarvo technologies ltd
07.2009 - 07.2011

CIRCLE COORDINATOR

Sasken network engineering ltd
02.2006 - 07.2009

Diploma Engineering - Electronics And Communication

Govt. Polytechnic Bijapur

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