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M. Bilal Anwer

M. Bilal Anwer

Senior Project Manager
Rawalpindi,Islamabad

Summary

Accomplished Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at Evamp & Saanga, adept in stakeholder management and cost control. Excelled in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects within budget, achieving a 30% improvement in project delivery efficiency. Skilled in critical thinking and interpersonal communication, I drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Evamp & Saanga
10.2023 - Current
  • As a Senior Project Manager/Governance Lead oversees and manages large, complex projects across various stages, from inception through to completion
  • I'm responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Works closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to meet project objectives and maintain alignment with strategic goals
  • Key Responsibilities include Project Planning and Management, Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration, Team Leadership and Coordination, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, and Financial Management

Project Manager

Evamp & Saanga
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • As a Project Manager oversee planning, execution, and tracking of projects
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget, Working closely with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deliverables
  • Key Responsibilities include Project Planning and Scope Management, Team Leadership and Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting, Quality Assurance and Compliance, Stakeholder and Client Management, and Budget Management

Senior Technical Consultant - Africa & Middle East

Akkodis
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • As a Senior Technical Consultant, I work with a distributed team across EMEA, LATAM, Brazil, and Mexico to support day-to-day operations related to the Thales Mobile Marketing Product
  • My role encompasses strategic planning, project management, and customer integration to ensure seamless deployment and functionality
  • Key Responsibilities include Cloud Migration Strategy, Documentation, Onboarding & Integration, Project Oversight, Product Testing & Validation, Collaboration, Problem Resolution, and Performance Improvement

Technical Consultant - Africa & Middle East

Akka Technologies
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • In my role, I specialize in the installation, configuration, and upgrading of client products, ensuring seamless integration with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and their network elements
  • My focus on AWS workload management and client onboarding has strengthened operational efficiencies across the EMEA region
  • Key Responsibilities include Product Integration, AWS Workload Management, Project Oversight, Environment Design, CI/CD Implementation, Monitoring Solutions, Database Management, Integration Planning, Architecture Review, and Code Deployment

AM Enterprise User Computing

Telenor
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • In my role, I focus on optimizing enterprise asset management processes and ensuring the effective integration of applications within the network
  • Key Responsibilities include Inventory Audits, Application Installation, Asset Management Process, and Management Reporting

Digital & VAS Expert

Telenor
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • As a lead for VAS & Digital service unit, I spearheaded the transformation of the VAS and Digital ecosystem, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering significant improvements across the platform
  • Key Responsibilities include RFP Leadership, Business Case Development, Project Planning, Scoping & Planning, Implementation & Integration, Strategic Development, Cross-Functional Leadership, Capacity Evaluation, VAS Portfolio Management, Architecture Evaluation, and Team Leadership

VAS Planning & Optimization Specialist

Telenor
01.2012 - 06.2017
  • In my role as a VAS Solutions Architect and Project Manager, I focus on transforming business ideas into effective technical solutions, ensuring that VAS platforms are optimized for performance and capacity
  • Key Responsibilities include Business Analysis, Capacity Planning, Procurement Management, Design Documentation, Operations Handover, Product Acceptance, Budget Preparation, Project Management, Performance Monitoring, Stakeholder Leadership, Platform Migration, and Messaging Product Migration

Team Lead - VAS Operations

Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
07.2010 - 01.2012
  • Hands-on Experience on platforms including GPRS Core Network, Personalized Ring Back Tone, Charging System, and others
  • Responsibilities include support and maintenance of VAS platforms, follow-ups with vendors for problem resolution, participation in critical activities on VAS Platforms, and documentation of VAS Products

Associate (Grade level-I) VAS Operation

Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
06.2008 - 06.2010

Associate (Grade Level-II) VAS Operation

Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
06.2006 - 05.2008

Performance Analysis Engineer (Contractual)

Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
11.2005 - 01.2006
  • In my role as a Network Performance Analyst, I focus on generating comprehensive traffic analysis reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal network performance across various technologies
  • Key Responsibilities include Traffic Analysis Reporting, Circuit Monitoring, KPI Reporting, BSS Network Diagramming, BSS KPI Generation

Performance Analysis - Intern

08.2005 - 10.2005

Education

Master Of Project Management - Project Management

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science A
H-8/4, Islamabad
04.2012

Bachelor Of Engineering And Information Technology - Telecommunications

Hamdard University
F-8 Markaz
06.2005

Skills

Project Scheduling

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Evamp & Saanga
10.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Evamp & Saanga
10.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Technical Consultant - Africa & Middle East

Akkodis
01.2022 - 10.2022

Technical Consultant - Africa & Middle East

Akka Technologies
11.2019 - 12.2021

AM Enterprise User Computing

Telenor
06.2019 - 08.2019

Digital & VAS Expert

Telenor
07.2017 - 05.2019

VAS Planning & Optimization Specialist

Telenor
01.2012 - 06.2017

Team Lead - VAS Operations

Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
07.2010 - 01.2012

Associate (Grade level-I) VAS Operation

Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
06.2008 - 06.2010

Associate (Grade Level-II) VAS Operation

Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
06.2006 - 05.2008

Performance Analysis Engineer (Contractual)

Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)
11.2005 - 01.2006

Performance Analysis - Intern

08.2005 - 10.2005

Master Of Project Management - Project Management

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science A

Bachelor Of Engineering And Information Technology - Telecommunications

Hamdard University
M. Bilal AnwerSenior Project Manager