Craig Forrest

About Craig Forrest

Experienced Manager in network roll-out having worked on small and large scale projects. Proven track record in successfully delivering projects with the following skills- Managing multi-disciplined teams to deliver network infrastructure roll-out - Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and professional individual - Demonstrate Leadership Capabilities to drive teams to deliver - Management of Suppliers in close liasion with Supply Chain - Over 10 years experience in network infrastructure roll-out with experience of working for the Operator, Vendor and Suppliers - Excellent financial awareness to ensure delivery of project to the business within desired budget/margin

Experience

1. Lead Project Business Manager (Pmo Lead for Sprint Projects)

   Nokia

   Jun 2013 — Present · Irving, TX, US

   Drive development and implementation of appropriate Nokia Project Management methodology, processes, tools, improvement and efficiency programs to ensure all customer and internal projects are delivered according to contractual obligations, within forecasted costs, time and required quality based on adequate mode of operation. Drive governance practices in line with Nokia Project Management and according to Business Group specificities to ensure visibility of operational KPIs and performance/efficiency. Support Customer Delivery Managers (CDM) and their teams during pre-sales and delivery phases by implementing adequate practices like Project Great Start, Quality Gate reviews and PM audits. Ensure the availability and application of proper tools in Customer/internal Projects including availability of needed training and support in use phase. Drive continuous appropriate Nokia Project Management Processes & Tools improvement by collecting requirements including applicable loop back to global process/tool owner. Ensure availability of project/program executive level information to CDM and their teams and appropriate geographical organization by establishing/using reporting solutions. Create and implement proactive cost management practice supported by engagement into operational reviews, action planning & follow up. Supports/coordinates resource demand activities inside Customer Team, ensuring proper forecast and information availability. Drive development of PM Capability Management with appropriate external and internal Certification Portfolio. Support PM Community in capability and competence management activities including planning and implementation of PM capability framework. Coordinate PM competence development and certification programs in respective BG/Market. Act as a Coach for PM community based on priorities to ensure that objectives of the project are achieved. Drive PM Knowledge Management and best practice / lessons learned sharing within PM Community.

Education

• University of the West of Scotland

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Property Studies

  1998 — 2004