Baris Erturk
Program Director at Ericsson
- Role
- Program Director at Ericsson
- Location
- Bellevue, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Baris Erturk
Experienced Program Manager | Solution Architect | Telecom ExpertWith 13 years in the BSS/OSS domain and a rich, evolving career, I currently serve as a Program Manager in the provisioning domain, responsible for the delivery of multiple projects. Over the last 7 years, my role has expanded from Product Owner, then Technical Program Manager (TPM), and now as a Program Manager. This progression has allowed me to broaden my expertise and leadership in driving complex, cross-functional telecom projects.Key strengths include:Program & Project Management: Leading multiple projects in the provisioning domain, managing milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.System Integration & Solution Architecture: Extensive experience integrating vendor systems and designing tailored solutions across various telecom environments.Presales & Solution Design: Proficient in customer presentations, RFPs, cost estimations, and creating detailed HLD, LLD, and test cases.Leadership & Team Management: Skilled at managing offshore and onsite teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring successful project execution.Client Experience: Onsite experience with Tier1 telecom operators like T-Mobile USA, Rogers Canada, MTN Group, Vodafone, and Turkcell, driving successful product implementations and integrations.Passionate about delivering results, I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to exceed client expectations.
Experience
Program Director
Nov 2024 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US
Owned financial responsibility for key customer accounts, managing budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization to maximize profitability and ensure financial health.• Led and delivered multiple large-scale projects spanning 250+ cross-functional resources, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.• Oversaw end-to-end program execution, from planning and resourcing to risk management and delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes within scope, time, and budget.• Acted as the primary customer interface, managing escalations, negotiating priorities, and fostering long-term partnerships to drive business growth.• Ensured strategic alignment across projects, breaking silos between teams, optimizing resource allocation, and driving efficiency at scale.• Directed multi-vendor collaboration, ensuring seamless integration, clear accountability, and value-driven execution across diverse teams.• Established and monitored key program KPIs, leveraging data-driven insights to mitigate risks, improve efficiency, and enhance stakeholder confidence.• Led executive reporting, providing leadership with critical insights on program status, financials, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Education
Husson University
Master's degree, Business
2007 — 2009
Yeditepe University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Engineering
2002 — 2007
Skills
- Bss
- Charging
- Integration
- Solaris
- Service Delivery
- Ss7
- Open Source Software
- Gsm
- Gprs
- Vas
- 3g
- Microsoft Office
- Business Support System (Bss)
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