Pankaj Potbhare

About Pankaj Potbhare

Seasoned Project Manager with over 16+ years of experience in the telecom domain, specializing in project management, network infrastructure implementation, OSS/BSS systems, and service delivery/assurance. Proven track record of executing complex network infrastructure rollouts across Transmission, IP, Ethernet and UCC networks with both India and international project exposure. Expertise in end-to-end project planning and execution, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional team leadership. Strong background in DWDM technology, network migrations, and service transformation initiatives. Skilled in vendor, partner, and client management, with deep understanding of change management processes and governance (maker/checker). Experienced in creating and managing business cases, quotations, PR/PO workflows, and tools like MS Project. Proficient in functional/non-functional requirement gathering, solution design, and supporting development/test teams with technical guidance. Adept in OSS/BSS platforms including service fulfillment, assurance, and order management workflows.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Tata Communications

   Sep 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Pdh
• Transmission
• Ccna
• Sdh
• Switches
• Fiber Optics
• Ccnp
• Ospf
• Dwdm
• Testing
• Cisco Technologies
• Telecommunications
• Team Management
• Nms
• Computer Network Operations
• Vendor Management
• Ip
• Mis
• Mpls