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Noman Ahmed Saleem

Noman Ahmed Saleem

Transformative Leadership In Operations And Management
Karachi

Summary

Seasoned senior Telecom executive with a transformative leadership approach, blending innovation and results-driven strategies with 20+ years of experience in complex operations management, process optimization, business strategy, program and portfolio management, budgeting and financial management, and large team integration and management

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Regional Manager Operations & Services (Telecom)

Transworld Enterprise (Pvt). Ltd.
Karachi, SD
07.2021 - Current
  • Spearheading telecom consortium comprising 10 companies in south region to oversee underground deployment of 600 KM of Fiber optic infrastructure in Karachi
  • Leading complex Service Delivery projects and technical teams to establish streamlined processes, enhance optimization efforts, achieve execution efficiencies, and elevate delivery performance by 60%
  • Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet operational needs, meet deadlines optimize field resources, and improve processes by 30%
  • Restructured Infrastructure department and saved PKR 40 million in various sections/field operations and infrastructure maintenance in short period
  • Mitigated project risks, successfully addressing triple constraints involving time, cost, and quality, resulting in saving time by 15% and cost savings by up to 25%
  • Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance infrastructure operations and meet project needs, improving efficiency by 20%
  • Developed vendor network of contacts to drive down costs and increase revenues
  • Built and deepened partnerships with industry leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts and promote mutual profitability
  • Supervising staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity
  • Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin

Deputy General Manager

Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
Karachi, SD
04.2017 - 06.2021
  • Supporting senior leadership by furnishing dashboard reports for projects and operations to capitalized on process enhancements
  • Established vision and master plan for end-to-end Fiber infrastructure Projects and operations management structure, forecasting, planning, sourcing, execution, and maintained SLA from 12 hours to 3 hours.
  • Reviewed performance results to target and take corrective measures with authorization and escalation
  • Enforced safety and health policies and implemented procedures to correct hazardous conditions
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations

Program Manager

COMMTEL
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Managed end-to-end management of Smart University Project of (Higher Education Commission, Pakistan worth $45 Million.
  • Coordinated cross-functional planning activities, and identified, reported, and managed significant variances between forecasted sales/ consumption, budgets, and business plans.
  • Devised, negotiated, and administered annual/ periodic operational and project plans and contracts, including single/ stock procurement, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and contractual projects and operational staff as per business requirements.
  • Implemented Complaint management system (CMS) to enable centralized management of tasks and reduce internal lead time by 50% and overall field operations by 20%.
  • Implemented communication channels with clientele, vendors, and key stakeholders, prioritized opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
  • Reduced process lags by managing employees and administering training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity and capacity building.

Manager Service Delivery & Projects

Clicksat (Pvt) Limited
07.2012 - 04.2015
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity, and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational effeciency by 30% and improved quality by 50%
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures up to 10% by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms
  • Devised, negotiated, and administered annual/ periodic operational and project plans and contracts, including single/ stock procurement, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and contractual projects and operational staff as per business requirements
  • Trained internal and external stakeholders to use of OMIS, for real-time data visibility for report generation, and strategic and informed decision-making
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
  • Streamlining vendor relationships and revising contracts to maximized cost efficiency
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines

Manager Service Delivery & Projects

Augere Pakistan (Pvt) Limited
10.2009 - 06.2012

• Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations and reduced churn to 5%
• Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics
• Verified overall customer plans to achieve sales and operations objectives.
• Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximized productivity and profitability

  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Business Operations Manager

Worldcall Telecom Ltd.
04.2003 - 09.2009
  • Reviewed company's strategic plans and developed departmental goals and standards to support vision.
  • Devised strategies to boost customer sales and drive referrals due to excellent service resulting in new customer relationships.
  • Oversaw day-to-day business operations and quality check the sales to avoid negative brand image
  • Implemented escalation procedures to effectively handle time-sensitive issues.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

Education

MBA - Project Management

PIMSAT, Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh
09.2007 - 12.2008

Diploma: Project Management - Project Management

PIMS, Karachi
Karachi, Sindh
02.2014 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Al-Khiar University (AJK)
Karachi
03.2000 - 09.2001

Skills

Vendor Management

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Core Expertise

  • Transformative leadership with a proven track record
  • Work and process optimization
  • Budgeting and Financial management analysis
  • Diverse team integration and management
  • Complex programs and project management
  • Business development and relationship management
  • Telecom operations

Affiliations

PMI - Project Management Institute, USA

Current Projects

  • Karachi Telecom Common Corridor (KTCC)- 500 KM
  • DKTCC- DHA Karachi Telecom Common Corridor in DHA Karachi- 400 KM
  • Roll out Optical Fiber Infrastructure in South Region - 170 KM

Certification

Project Management Professional

Work Availability

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Timeline

Project Management Professional

07-2023

Regional Manager Operations & Services (Telecom)

Transworld Enterprise (Pvt). Ltd.
07.2021 - Current

Scrum Master Professional Certification (SMPC)

08-2020

Deputy General Manager

Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
04.2017 - 06.2021

Program Manager

COMMTEL
04.2015 - 03.2017

Diploma: Project Management - Project Management

PIMS, Karachi
02.2014 - 07.2014

Manager Service Delivery & Projects

Clicksat (Pvt) Limited
07.2012 - 04.2015

Manager Service Delivery & Projects

Augere Pakistan (Pvt) Limited
10.2009 - 06.2012

MBA - Project Management

PIMSAT, Pakistan
09.2007 - 12.2008

Business Operations Manager

Worldcall Telecom Ltd.
04.2003 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Al-Khiar University (AJK)
03.2000 - 09.2001
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