Saroj Kumar Jena PMP®

Experience

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  Central Tool Room & Training Centre (MSME) Government of India

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2007

  Network Engineer

  § This is a Central Govt. of Indo Danish Project for Tools manufacturing and training organization. Here I worked as a Hardware and Network engineer.§ Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.§ Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.§ Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities requiring high-speed networks.§ Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools. Show less

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  Reliance Communications

  Jan 2008 - Sept 2011

  Project Engineer

  § Liaised with project managers and vendor teams to acquire resources to move project forward.§ Provided technical direction to vendor teams about system development methodologies to improve technical performance.§ Responsible for Installation & Commissioning of transport equipment, microwave links, UBR, data (Routers), and Utilities equipment in the various facilities assigned against the respective geography, as per the processes defined in procedures.§ Responsible for fiber project rollout as per requirement with respect to standards and specification guidelines.§ Liaison with BSNL and other Telco for all POI related activities.§ Ring closing of NEs both in fiber as well as microwave with protection.§ Integrating the DWDM and SDH NEs in STM1, STM4, STM16 and STM 64 Links.§ Traffic migration of different rings as per technical requirements.§ E1 extension from takeoff to site end as well as BSC patching.§ 3G project rollout.§ Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under budget project completion.§ Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects. § Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.§ Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope activities.§ Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.§ Maintained records for each project and Engineering discipline.§ Maintained quality and safety as per organization standard. Show less

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  GTL Nepal Pvt. Ltd

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  Transmission Engineer

  § Here working for the project of N-Cell Nepal Communication for the maintenance of 2G and 3G Telecom Network in Nepal.§ Managed a team of 25 technicians & 4 Engineers to minimize outages.§ Managed team for minimizing outages and create better availability.§ Managed the site restoration as per given SLA standard.§ Analyzing & maintaining a good KPI across the Cluster. § Escalation of NEA related problems with timely correlative action plan for proper functioning of cell sites.§ Preventive maintenance of cell site on regular basis which includes all electrical equipment and corrective maintenance for the same.§ Maintenance of all solar sites in my region and timely response to increase the efficiency at inevitable situation. § New equipped site’s Acceptance Test as per Ncell required standard.§ Maintenance of Huawei Bts(3600,3900) and transmission equipment’s like PDH IDU(Optix RTN-605,OPtix RTN620) with (1+1) and (1+0) protection and Radios(7,8 & 18 GHz)§ Maintenance of IDU (Optix ATN-905,915,650) with protection. § Maintenance of Ericsson 2p, 6p & 20p IDU IDU with (1+0) & (1+1) protection.§ Maintenance of Siemens PDH IDU with (1+0) & (1+1) protection.§ Maintenance of Aviat Networks SDH transmission equipment’s with (1+0) & (1+1) protection.§ Traffic shifting for expansion of the network. Show less

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  Reliance Communications

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  Project Coordinator

  § Here worked as circle fiber project coordinator. § Especially leading the project for RCOM own fiber rectification to handover RJIO.§ Vendor management and Team management for timely project handover.§ Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.§ Wrote technical narratives to document process and design changes. § Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.§ Maintained the SLA as per the standard of business requirement.§ Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.§ Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.§ Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.§ Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives, and strategies to contribute to project success. Show less

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  Vodafone

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

  Engineer – Network Operation & Maintenance

  § Responsible for new project rollout with operation and maintenance of OFC network in my cluster.§ Acting as cluster in charge for leading the team to maintain the OFC network.§ Handling the transmission equipment related issues by leading the vendor teams.§ Leading the project for new site lit up and enterprise connectivity in fiber.§ Dark fiber rectification and doing the replacement work for maintaining quality of network.§ Organize PE for rectification of network by coordination with different stakeholders. § Motivate team members and junior staff to exceptional performance.§ Proven ability to analyses existing systems and schedule upgrades to increase performance and productivity.§ Capable of providing high levels of technical and telecommunications engineering support.§ Excellent communicator that collaborates with team members and consults with third party vendors to achieve goals.§ Managing the complete range of project activities right from conceptualization, costing/ route budgeting, site survey to installation & commissioning, testing, reporting and documentation etc. Show less

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  HFCL Limited

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Deputy Manager - Project

  • I oversaw the comprehensive rollout of Reliance JIO 4G projects, including optical fiber construction, tower civil construction, tower installation, and solar installation, ensuring timely and quality delivery. I directed the execution of optical fiber projects encompassing intra-city, intercity, core network, new site activations, enterprise connectivity, and FTTX rollout, driving seamless connectivity solutions.I managed vendor relationships to guarantee timely project handover while maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to Acceptance Testing (AT) processes. I liaised with team members, stakeholders, and vendors to coordinate project activities, set up environments, mitigate risks, and ensure effective follow-up. Proactively monitoring day-to-day Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance, I ensured all project activities met established standards.Working closely with internal operation departments, I ensured all project objectives were met, fostering interdepartmental collaboration and efficiency. I developed Bill of Quantities (BOQs) as required for various projects, ensuring accurate resource allocation and budgeting. I effectively handled customer and internal escalations, addressing issues promptly and maintaining strong client relationships. Show less

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  Reliance Industries Limited

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2024

  Project Manager

  I oversee project management, manpower allocation, and stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with business objectives. I establish and implement standards and processes to streamline project activities, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects. Strategically, I allocate resources to meet project goals and objectives, optimizing the use of manpower, time, and budget.I provide training and mentorship to project team members, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices. Monitoring and managing dependencies across multiple projects, I ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery. I track and manage the benefits of projects, ensuring that outcomes align with expected results and contribute to overall business growth.Leading project teams through the design, construction, and launch phases, I ensure all milestones are met and deliverables are achieved. I report on financial metrics such as return on investment, providing insights into project profitability and financial health. Supporting decision-making processes related to funding, prioritization, and resource allocation, I ensure that projects and programs are run efficiently and effectively.Accomplishments:-• Actively involved in the upgrade of network infrastructure for 2050 EnodeB sites 4G to 5G Rollout in a challenging target. Show less

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  HCLTech

  Oct 2024 - now

  Project Manager