The Idea

Successful program management goes beyond methodology. Having someone on the team who has “been there, done that” significantly improves the likelihood of critical programs being successful. After almost thirty years of consulting, buying, selling, delivering and implementing projects within the telecommunications industry, I have seen most of the “Tricks of the Trade” being applied, for better or for worse.

Key Competencies

Over the years I have developed and acquired a set of key competencies which are invaluable for successful program delivery.

Thirty years experience within IT including twenty-five in the telecommunications industry
Deep understanding of the business case value drivers behind large transformational projects (project C-suite relevance), particularly in the telecommunications industry.
While having a very keen eye for detail, never looses sight of the big picture.
An excellent communicator who thrives in translating complex requirements, solutions and concepts into easily understandable language.
Specialised in the design and management of traditional and Next Generation telecommunications based services and of wireline and wireless communications networks.
Extensive insight into the role and influence of consulting and service companies in the telecommunications industry
Partner management (software & hardware vendors)
An extremely strong motivator and leader of people
End-to-end Architectures including Process, Organisation and Enterprise Architectures for transformational projects (ServCo/NetCo/VASCo)
Strong sales and delivery track record of Business Consulting, System Integration and Outsourcing projects within Europe and North America.
Global responsibility for market offerings (products) including definition, marketing and delivery.
A global network of executives within Telco product vendors (ISV), Network Equipment Manufacturers and telecommunications companies.

When these competencies are applied appropriately to the five major components of program and project management (Planning, Execution, Asset Management, Value Management and Closing), the likelihood of success is significantly increased. The program stakeholder and the project implementers are combined with a common understanding of what success means and what it takes to achieve it.