ARSHAN POULADDEJ, PMP
Chicago, IL • - •-PMP-certified project leader with a background in systems engineering and over a decade of experience executing and scaling strategic
initiatives across technology, real estate, and telecommunications. Proven success in optimizing programs, leading cross-functional
teams, and driving operational excellence for large-scale site deployments. Passionate about leveraging data to inform strategy and
deliver measurable impact.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Strategic Planning & Program Execution
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Scalable Process Development
Data-Driven Decision Making
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Site Development & Deployment
Budget & Forecast Management
Risk Mitigation & Change Management
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Software Skills: Azure DevOps, Confluence, Google Suite, HubSpot, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Slack, TaskRay, Trello, Wrike
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Manager
RealPage
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Directed 150+ IoT and access control deployments impacting 35,000+ residential units; generated $4.25M+ in SaaS and
hardware revenue.
Built and scaled project operations processes by documenting 250+ Confluence articles, increasing team productivity &
consistency while reducing error rates by 40%.
Spearheaded onboarding and enablement of new PMs, driving standardization and faster ramp-up across teams.
Led agile development of e-commerce platform (STRATIS webstore), prioritizing backlog and sprint execution in weekly
Scrum ceremonies.
Oversaw 25-38 concurrent implementation projects, balancing scope, time, and stakeholder communication in a highvolume setting.
Project Manager
LaMarco Systems
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January 2019 – October 2020
Chicago, IL
Led end-to-end project management for technology integration projects, generating $2.5M+ in value.
Optimized operational costs by 76% through strategic technology upgrades and process automation.
Enhanced technical solutions, collaborating with vendors and implementing scalable, efficient systems.
Researched, standardized and deployed efficient and innovative technologies resulting in lower expenses, i.e. reducing
monthly internet bills by 76% ($14,800/month).
Led design of HQ office, featured in Built In Chicago’s article “6 Chicago Tech Offices Designed to Inspire."
Project Manager & Operations Manager
Fathi & Associates
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October 2020 – August 2021
Northbrook, IL
Managed 25+ integrated security system projects, totaling over $2M, ensuring timely & on-budget delivery, and consistently
exceeding customer expectations.
Implemented process enhancements, improving efficiency in procurement, inventory management, and cross-team
coordination.
Ensured compliance with technical specifications by overseeing installation teams and subcontractors, enhancing quality and
client satisfaction.
Project Manager & Systems Engineer
Livly
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August 2021 – Present
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May 2015 – January 2019
Washington, D.C.
Directed operations for 130+ rental units, enhancing profitability by 30% through cost management initiatives.
Streamlined payroll processes, cutting costs by 10% while improving accuracy.
Supervised cross-functional teams, ensuring efficient project delivery, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Senior Specialist - Equipment Design Engineer & Project Manager
AT&T
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May 2012 – May 2015
Chicago, IL
Defined SOW, BOM, and developed associated quotes required for the installation and maintenance of equipment for the
Network Planning and Engineering projects.
Delivered mission-critical telecom projects with a 100% completion rate, totaling over $6M.
Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring technical compliance, risk management, and on-time delivery.
Implemented project control measures, including scope definition, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
Product Follow Engineering Intern
Northrop Grumman
Systems Engineering Intern
Motorola
May 2011- September 2011
Rolling Meadows, IL
2008, 2009, 2010
Arlington Heights, IL
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Technical Management
DeVry University
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Project Management Institute
May 2012
Urbana, IL
December 2015
Chicago, IL
April 2024
