Nadeem Noor

Nadeem Noor [PMP, PMI-ACP, PSM, CMP, ITIL] Project Management Professional, Agile Practitioner, Change Practitioner Email:-, Mobile: + 1 -, T3J 0P9, AB, Canada LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeemnoor IT Project Leader | Scrum Master | Digital Transformer Seasoned Project Leader and Scrum Master, offering vast international experience of project management for infrastructure and application-based IT projects for large initiatives within Oil and Gas, Information Technology and Heavy machinery industries engaging with sponsors within business segments, supply chains and process management units. Summary of Qualifications Certified Project Management practitioner and Professional Scrum Master - PMP, ACP & PSM Certified Change Management Practitioner – Proponent of Prosci ADKAR Model Specialized in IT Project portfolio of delivering infrastructure and application-based IT solutions Accountable for development and approval of Project Management Plans & key Project Objectives Demonstrated track record of on time, within scope and budget delivery of projects across multiple industries Enthusiastic team player focused on strengths and work on weaknesses within the team Well versed with both Waterfall / Predictive, Agile and Hybrid methodologies Expert in Bid Walk, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Bid Responses, Technical BOQs/BOMs, Hardware Estimates Management, Post project support & Operations of IT Projects to achieve SLA & KPIs. Experienced in solution and business process development, reviews, and continuous improvement Worked across project teams with diverse cultural backgrounds and multiple geographic locations Key Accomplishments Finning: Delivered Merger & Acquisition Integration project of worth 1M$ saving 500K$ annually in OPEX Enbridge: Managed the delivery of three multiyear capital projects in support of the project portfolio worth 4M$ annually Parkland: Delivered 1M$ cloud-based solution for Data Analytics, for a network of 600+ convenience stores across Canada, with multiple data feeds (PDI, JDE, Oracle, Product Master & Price books) Telus: Completed the Metro ring project within record time of 10 months saving 2M$ licensing fee Delivered on time and within budget, 4M$ & 4.5M$ worth projects for 2017 & 2018 respectively Huawei: Successfully swapped 275 LTE/UMTS live cellular sites of Rogers from Ericsson to Huawei Telus: Migration of 750 critical CDMA EVDO customers to LTE/HSPA technology for MBB Aviat: Delivery of high capacity [300E1/1.8Gbps] Nationwide backbones with 60 hops on 7GHz Savings on CAPEX and OPEX by delivering SPDH technology for microwave network Seamless Technology upgrade from SDH to SPDH of LIVE transport network for Roshan Capacity upgrades from 150E1/900Mbps to 300E1/1.8Gbps of microwave backbones Cost efficient upgrade of existing legacy network for 3G using existing infrastructure Professional Experience IT Project Manager / Scrum Master – Infrastructure & Applications [Contract]Jan 2022 – Current Finning International is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 85 years. Finning sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies North America, South America and Europe, with the head office in Surrey, Canada. Select Accomplishments: Worked with IT and business stakeholders following long range planning process to define, prioritize and manage the future potential projects for capital IT Portfolio. Led Systems development and lifecycle (SDLC) for all ongoing projects including ideation, planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and sustainment. Accountable for the complete portfolio of capital projects for cost planning – budget, actuals, forecast, estimate at complete and highlighting to sponsors and executive leadership for any potential problems. Maintained effective communication with sponsors, stakeholders and team members. Identified, assigned and coordinated project resources, in collaboration with functional managers to avoid and resolve any discrepancies among schedules and availability conflicts with resources. Provided direction and leadership to assigned resources with work priorities and assignments. Improved project delivery execution by aligning stage-gated methodology used to develop and execute projects, use industry standards, as well as work in partnership with the project management office (PMO) on project status and quality as defined on cost, schedule, risks, scope, deliverables and budget. Responsible for bi-weekly monthly status reporting for all projects using PMO methodology. Led project cost estimation and ongoing budget tracking using monthly pulls from Oracle cloud. Managed complete project lifecycle including inception, planning, design, development, implementation, closure with lesson learnt IT Project Manager / Scrum Master – Infrastructure & Applications [Contract]Jun 2020 – Jan 2022 Enbridge Inc. is a leader in energy transportation, distribution and storage of crude oil and liquid hydrocarbons, primarily in North America. Enbridge's expansive pipeline system is the longest in North America, with over 5,000 kilometers (3,100 mi) of pipelines in Canada and the United States. Select Accomplishments: Accountable for all phases of the capital projects (Network, hardware, software, VMs, custom software configuration, local, cloud) for Liquid Pipeline line of business. Developed and updated project execution and resource plan ensuring integration with program release plans to meet project deliverables in a timely and cost-effective way. Managed multiple complex projects in an environment supporting business continuity and pipeline integrity. Responsible for the delivery of multiple IT workstreams in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Identified project deliverables, developed project scope and managed resources to ensure all activities are preformed to meet project milestones are achieved on time and within budget. Minimized risks through early identification, mitigation and management of project risks by developing risk plans focusing on prevention of problems using proactive project management. Developed realistic schedule timelines for meeting business plans and expectations by following strict change control for scope creep and deviation to project deliverables. Facilitated the definition of project missions, tasks, change management plan and resource requirements involving multiple business units. IT Project Manager / Scrum Master – Infrastructure & Applications [Full Time]Jan 2019 – Mar 2020 Parkland Fuel Corporation is Canada's and the Caribbean’s largest, and one of America’s fastest growing, independent suppliers and marketers of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. Select Accomplishments: Managed wide variety of complex technology-based projects impacting technical platforms and architectures, business process improvement and enhancement projects. Facilitated business clients for seeking clarity on project requirements, to align with strategy and later prioritize project objectives to focus on value driven delivery. Managed and monitored the delivery and development of cloud-based solution of C-store analytics for digital transformation to enable business insights of convenience store to boost revenue. Assumed the lead on end to end implementation of projects with specific emphasis on intake, kick-off, planning, design, development, implementation, testing and close out phases. Log all change orders, change directive, RFI’s RFPs, RFQs and contracts schedules as per timeline. Collaboration with multiple business areas for clarifying, developing, evaluating and documenting individual project plans and establishing key project objectives. Setting up Vendor contracts, Scope of work, SLA (Service Level Agreement) and responsibility matrix (RM). End to end project delivery from purchase order (PO) issuance to project closure. Projects Details: Managing the delivery of analytics tool for the one of the largest convenience store networks in Canada with SPS Analytics – 1screen solution. Business process alignment of same Business units under one company for efficient reporting and process improvement initiative. NAXML journal enhancement for POS – Bulloch for allowing Loyalty flags to flow in PDI ERP system. Aligning all the data objects to pull PDI ERP, Oracle JDE, Product Master on a weekly basis. ETL development using Go-anywhere to setup jobs for data loads using traditional waterfall. Solution development and configuration with 2-week sprints, aiming sprint back log features using Scrum Framework (Daily Scrum, Spring Planning, Spring Review, Retrospective). Building process around data quality improvement and data validation by building exception reporting in Power BI. SW development and configuration of the tool using Scrum / Agile approach delivering increment using 2 weeks - Sprints. Generating weekly and monthly projects status report, financial reports, earned value analysis reports on project level and milestones level, progress vs. target. Ensured all project deadlines are met; effectively communicates with all sponsors and stakeholders. Ensured projects are completed within budget guidelines and maintaining best practices. Liaised with other IT team members and management along with key business stakeholders to ensure business requirements and needs are fulfilled in a timely fashion, building positive customer relationship Project Manager / Scrum Master – Infrastructure [Contract]Oct 2016 – Oct 2018 Telus Corporation is a Canadian national telecommunications company that provides a wide range of communications products and services, including wireline, wireless, internet access, entertainment, voice and IP television. Select Accomplishments: Managed multiple fast-paced concurrent infrastructure $4M+ IP Edge Inside Build network projects in support of various programs, across northern Alberta using Juniper (MX 960 Universal Routing Platform, EX 4300 series), Nokia / Alcatel Lucent 7750 Service Router series and Cisco 5500 Network convergence series. Projects Details: Successful delivery of Routed Edge Router MX 960 – Juniper RE in Fort McMurray, Lendrum & Spruce Grove from planning, design to Ready for Service in 6 months with a budget of $1.2M. Completion of OS, OR & TS on eight locations in Edmonton from Feb18 to Jun18 on time and within budget of $1M. Router cards and links addition on multiple live locations in rural AB from Jun 17 to Feb 18 with a budget of $165K. ALU 7750 RE, CV & IQ networks delivery in five months for $467K budget Decommissioning of multiple devices for Oliver telephone exchange in one month. Addition of MDA, IOM, 10Ge cards on multiple locations in rural AB from Jul18 to Nov18 with a budget of $400K. Managed all project delivery by establishing integrated schedules that run across all project phases. Developed and delivered on the end-to-end project plan including scope definition, planning, milestones, schedule management, critical path items, and interdependencies to execute the project effectively. Build positive relationships within a matrix (cross functional) environment to deliver key objectives by engaging various stakeholders. Managed the financials and forecasting against budgets and advance issues to the portfolio manager for resolution as required. Prioritized multiple scopes of work against strategy and timelines to meet project requirements. Collaborate and facilitate all parties and partnerships during all phases of the project management lifecycle from delivery to committed results. Facilitated complex team meetings, involving business and technical resources, including third party vendors. Managed imposed changes and derived solutions to mitigate impact on project deliverables. Minimized project cost variance by carefully forecasting planned spend in line with expected cost of labor and material. Project Manager (Network & Infrastructure) [Contract]Mar 2015 – Aug 2016 Huawei Canada is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) solutions. Select Accomplishments: Managing, coordinating, planning, implementing, and supporting Mobile Access for Rogers RF network-related infrastructure upgrade for the northern Alberta, which includes the swap of UMTS RF 900 MHz, 1900 MHz and LTE 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz, and the addition of new band for LTE i.e. 700 MHz. Managed and coordinated the TI process according to agreed project time schedule in region. Implemented and supported all Network and Telecommunication related concepts, techniques, and configurations to swap the existing Ericsson equipment to Huawei. Network infrastructure rollout BSS (RNC/ Node-B), RF Design, Frequency re-planning, IBS (In Building Solution). Conducted survey of sites and Preparation of BOQ's / Cost Analysis for OSP Civil work with F.O.C and related documents for the implementation projects. Monitored & reported on daily basis all sites activities supervise and provide relevant information about complete tasks. Quality audit, Quality management for sites and abide by Quality standards, Inspection, and Acceptance, PAT, FAC and payment released. Managed contractor/third party resources responsible for Roger Swap program for Northern Alberta. Led regular meetings with stakeholders and cross functional teams on status updates and resolving. implementation issues and variances and develop action plans to manage changes or issues on projects. Resource balancing and planning for all project initiatives. Reviewed contractor bids and submit recommendations based on cost, performance and resourcing. Site Inspection as required to ensure scope, quality and schedule of work adhere to company standards. Managed risk within the projects by conducting and managing impact assessments on projects. Provided detailed site assessments and feedback following Huawei Quality Assurance Service Level Agreements (SLA) procedures on the quality and performance of the work completed and enforcing Huawei standards and practices within the contractor/system integrator community. Reported responsibility of TI site progress from Site Ready for Installation to the Final acceptance. Project Specialist (Network & Systems Infrastructure) [Contract]Jan 2014 – Nov2014 Telus Corporation is a Canadian national telecommunications company that provides a wide range of communications products and services, including wireline, wireless, internet access, entertainment, voice and IP television. Select Accomplishments: Managed multimillion $ projects and made effective and efficient planning to produce maximum output from resources, material, and timely accomplishments with all deliverable’s achievements. Supported ongoing risk register development, assessment, mitigation, and management. Applied effective design techniques to translate and implement business and technical requirements into IOT solutions for various business customers from pre-sales to project close out. Designed M2M solutions for different business verticals across northern Alberta – Deal Integration. Demonstrated strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including the ability to analyze data from a variety of sources and identify patterns. Worked closely with clients to develop effective IT solutions & Analyzing data for troubleshooting. Communicating and presenting technical solutions to senior management and technical teams. Developed migration solutions including hardware replacement options for CDMA turndown project. Translated customer specific business requirements into technical requirements and appropriate solution. Performed due diligence, ensuring applications for all public health and safety will be kept supported by CDMA 1x, post EVDO shutdown. Documented all variants of modems in TELUS, with the possible replacement options. Ensured all AB & SK CDMA EVDO customers are either migrated to LTE/HSPA or changed area code. Assisted both internal and external customers for IP provisioning of HSPA/LTE modems. Technical Project Manager [Full Time]Dec 2006 - Apr 2013 Aviat Networks [Formerly Harris Stratex Networks] is a US based global leader in wireless transmission systems, applying innovation and IP expertise to build future mobile broadband networks. Select Accomplishments: Managed multiple turnkey projects – including cell tower selection, equipment, installation and commissioning and operations and maintenance. Customer relationship management by proactively resolving issues and periodic meetings. Managed project profitability/budget by analyzing and reporting earned value and cost performance indicators. Responsible for the development of detailed project plans, and later monitors and controls project plan. Facilitating periodic risk register reviews for qualification and preparing contingency plans. Managed quality assurance, quality control, material procurement, configuration management, risk management, change management and health/safety environment aspect of each project. Expert in planning, execution, and delivery of Turnkey Swap Projects with optimum CAPEX/OPEX. Accountable for various reports of the project, and plan/re-plan activities of subcontractors. Collaborated with planning, engineering, sales, marketing, procurement, build, and operations primes to prioritize and schedule project deliverables.  Developed and managed service contracts based on SLAs and KPIs – Contract/Deal negotiations. Led technical pre-sales team creating needs-based customer driven technical solutions. Specialist for System Optimization, Capacity Upgrades, Cutover Strategies and Network Audits. Design Engineer (Network)Nov 2005 - Nov 2006 Huawei Technologies Network Implementation EngineerFeb 2004 - Oct 2005 Myson Engineering Systems Academics Project Management CertificateBredin Institute of Learning, Edmonton, CA June2013 – Dec2013 Project Management DiplomaCASE, PDC, ISB, PAK Mar2009 – Jun2009 Bachelor of Science (Electronics) WES, IQAS Equivalency – Canada Sep1999 – Jan2004 Masters in Electronics Quaid-e-Azam University, ISB, PAK Jan2002 – Jan2004 Bachelor of Science (Pre-Eng.) Government College University, LHR, PAK Sep1999 – Oct2001 Certifications Project Management ProfessionalProject Management Institute, USA [-]Current (PMP) Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACPProject Management Institute, USA [-]Current Professional Scrum Master, PSM-IScrum Org – The Home of Scrum [486207]Current Change Management PractitionerProsci – CanadaCurrent ITIL FoundationAXELOS Ltd., UK [--QJIA]Current CCNACISCO USA Aug2016 – Aug2019 Professional Development Azure Cloud FundamentalsMicrosoft / Cloud GuruMar 2021 Learn Emotional IntelligenceLinkedIn LearningMar 2020 Microsoft Project 2019LinkedIn LearningJan 2020 Professional Scrum Master Udemy Dec 2019 Visio 2019 Essential Training LinkedIn LearningMay 2019 ACP Prep course for PMBOK 6 Udemy by Joseph Phillips Jan2019 – Mar2019