Preethi Jemi Ganaga
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
London
Summary
Experienced with managing large-scale IT infrastructure & Telecom projects, ensuring timely completion and within budget. Successfully led cross-functional teams in delivering projects, demonstrated effective stakeholder management and problem-solving skills to ensure seamless project execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Harvey Nichols
07.2022 - Current
- Managed and delivered IT infrastructure projects like Data centre Switch install/replacement, Network refresh, SD WAN implementation, Internet lines rollout across all stores, Firewall upgrade, Data centre migration(On prem to Azure), DC move, Layer 3 standardization, Cisco ISE Implementation, VOIP Telephony, AP and switch firmware upgrade, Laptop rollout, Mobile phone rollout, Sharepoint move, Windows 11 upgrade- Laptop & Desktop, Darktrace Implementation, Endpoint rollout and LanDesk decomm, Office relocation.
- Held full responsibility for the delivery of IT infrastructure projects across 11 Harvey Nichols sites.
- Led cross-functional internal teams and coordinated with third-party vendors and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
- Maintained comprehensive project documentation and ensured transparent communication with stakeholders at all levels.
- Delivered weekly project status reports and presentations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
JLLT
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed IT infrastructure projects including office relocations, network refreshes across multiple offices, and enterprise-wide application icon deployment.
- Led cross-functional project teams across EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring successful and timely delivery of projects.
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Hexaware/Chaucer Group
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Successfully managed and delivered multiple IT infrastructure projects, including network refreshes, server migrations, office relocations, and RFP/RFQ processes for sourcing new testing tools.
- Led the Windows Server 2012/2016 to 2019 migration project, completing it within the forecasted timeline and with minimal disruption to business operations.
- Oversaw the full IT delivery for Chaucer’s Denmark office relocation, completed within a strict 3-month schedule.
- Managed and delivered Chaucer's Denmark office relocation within a tight schedule of 3 months. Responsibilities included end-to-end coordination of: Server and switch installations, Deployment of scanners, printers, desktops, and VOIP phones, internet line setup and access point configuration, on-site IT infrastructure readiness and user transition support.
Project Implementation manager
Tata Communications/Vodafone UK
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Accountable for end-to-end circuit delivery, including provisioning of services such as Ethernet Wireline (EWL), IPVPN, Direct Access, National Private Leased Lines (NPL), DSL, and ADSL.
- Hands-on experience coordinating with BT Openreach for the delivery of Ethernet and fibre access products, including FTTP and FTTC.
- Responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of internet line delivery—from order entry through to customer handover.
- Well-versed in the Vodafone and BT Openreach fibre delivery processes, including knowledge of KCI (Keep Customer Informed) milestones and delivery checkpoints.
- Coordinated with the network build team to assess and confirm core network capacity availability.
- Led kick-off meetings with fibre planning and circuit design teams to review and validate proposed designs.
- Oversaw procurement and delivery of core transmission equipment such as multiplexers (MUX), SFPs, and data centre cross-connects, as well as customer-premises equipment (Routers, ADVA devices, and cabling).
- Managed complex circuit deliveries, including data centre cross-connects at facilities like Equinix and Telehouse, ensuring seamless implementation from cross-connect ordering to handover.
- Supported planned outages and service cutovers, assisting core network engineers with installation of multiplexers and SFPs, and guiding field engineers during the installation of routers and ADVA equipment at customer sites.
- Responsible for training colleagues and onboarding new joiners on the end-to-end Vodafone and Openreach fibre delivery processes, ensuring consistent understanding of workflows, milestones, and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications
Loyola ICAM College of Engineering
Nungambakkam, Chennai 01.2010 - 01.2014
Higher Secondary -
SBOA MHS School
Anna Nagar, Chennai 01.2008 - 01.2010
High School - undefined
SBOA MHS School
Anna Nagar, Chennai 01.2007 - 01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint, Projects, Excel, Word, Visio, Microsoft Office suite, Jira, Amdocs CRM, clarify, TC10, LOCM
- Managed network & server infrastructure projects, IT Security projects & Telecom Projects
- Project Management Skills: Development of scope and deliverables, Creating PID, budget/spend documentation (Finance Charter), High Level plan, Milestones, Project plan, Communication plan, Resource planning, Implementation plan, rollback plan, discovering and documenting Risks/Mitigation plan, Stakeholder management, Presenting the project status report to senior stakeholders, RFI/RFP process Hosting retrospective calls to document lessons learnt Monitoring & documenting issues after go live to ensure smooth BAU transition Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Certification
Agile Prince2 foundation
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information mentioned in my resume is true and correct to my knowledge and I take full responsibility for the accuracy of the particulars mentioned.
Timeline
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Harvey Nichols
07.2022 - Current
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
JLLT
04.2022 - 06.2022
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Hexaware/Chaucer Group
09.2021 - 03.2022
Project Implementation manager
Tata Communications/Vodafone UK
10.2014 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications
Loyola ICAM College of Engineering
01.2010 - 01.2014
Higher Secondary -
SBOA MHS School
01.2008 - 01.2010
High School - undefined
SBOA MHS School
01.2007 - 01.2008
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