Ionut Serban

Experience

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  Softwin

  Feb 2002 - Mar 2003

  Data Base Operator

  Electronic catalogues analysis, creating a common database for electronic integrated circuits producers

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  Telemobil

  Mar 2004 - Apr 2005

  Customer Care Specialist

  Provides information on inquiries regarding specific telecommunications services and products; deals with customer complaints and offer proper solutions, in due time and in a professional manner.

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  Billa Romania

  Apr 2005 - Jun 2015

  Independent management of projectsCoaching of national projects (IPMA certification)Compile the country’s project portfolio Ensure that the process management (PzM) standards are keptSupport of the departments to compile the Target Map (TM) and to create the Management Reports (MR) Coordination and support at the implementation of the measures due to external surveys (e.g. Mystery Shopping) Professional supervision of changes in the organization Organization and execution of the store competition Bill of Excellence Trainings concerning the above mentioned points Strategic Consulting, including business plan & strategy development. Show less

  • Head of Merchandising Management and Organization Department

    Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Strategy coordinator / Program Manager

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Total Quality Manager / Senior Project Manager

    Sept 2008 - Sept 2014

  • System Administrator

    Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

  • System Engineer

    Apr 2005 - May 2007
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  Vodafone

  Jun 2015 - now

  Managing the full portfolio delivery of Group Network projects, commercial and technology driven - delivered by Group Network to the Local Market. Coordinating the delivery activities (>40 projects / year) by following the agreed PM methodology / process: steps, documentation, tools.Ensuring project change management & risk management for issues related to project delivery in a virtual & matrix organization – vertically with direct authority in the projects and horizontally across several functional entities. Single point of contact towards all Local Market stakeholders (managers and staff level) for all aspects related to Group Network projects delivery. Coordinate the implementation of the newest technology ensuring the core network evolution (Network Function Virtualization, 5G, introducing Cloud Native Architecture, etc). Ensuring the delivery in parallel of Voice Core, Data Core, Cloud Infrastructure and Connectivity, OSS, Mobile and Fixed Access, Services and Messaging projects. Show less Monitoring and supporting the projects delivery and portfolio management - planning, execution support and governance of delivery projects in multiple markets. Coordinate & lead Group's complex programs toward specific markets (Network Virtualization, 5G, VoLTE, etc). Ensuring that all the projects comply with Group standards and framework. Managing and influencing a wide network of stakeholders in an international environment. Representing the programs/projects in various project governance and inter-department forums. Ensuring transparency in projects delivery towards Local Markets and Technology Directors by coordinating the issuance of the Group monthly reports and organization of periodical status update meetings. Routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects, statuses, risks and mitigation plans. Show less

  • Market Delivery Manager

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Project Portfolio Manager

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2020