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Caroline Keenan

Glasgow,Glasgow

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in end-to-end project delivery, governance frameworks, and technical solution rollouts across telecoms, IT, and UCaaS sectors. Demonstrates strong leadership in customer and stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and service continuity while ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Skilled in resource mobilisation, budget oversight, supplier management, and commercial forecasting to drive successful outcomes within scope and timeframes. Adept at producing structured reporting against KPIs and SLAs, leading project closure initiatives, and fostering continuous improvement to enhance delivery standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Delivery Manager

Gamma Communications
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2023.12 - 2026.03
  • Deliver high-volume change activity and new telecoms, data, UCaaS, mobile, and IT solutions for corporate and Public Sector clients.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery with strong governance, risk control, scope definition, planning, and milestone management.
  • Produce and maintain core project documentation, including RAID logs, delivery trackers, and change records.
  • Provide clear, proactive communication and expectation-setting to customers and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Coordinate internal teams and third-party suppliers, managing priorities, escalations, dependencies, and costs.
  • Protect live services through risk mitigation, rollback planning, and controlled implementation of changes.
  • Oversee revenue forecasting, billing triggers, and commercial alignment, supported by accurate KPI and SLA reporting.
  • Drive smooth project closure, including customer handover, supplier transition, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

Achievements

HMRC Project

  • Delivered seamless end-to-end implementation on one of Gamma’s largest deals, exceeding operational targets and maintaining uninterrupted service continuity.
  • Recognised by the Partner and Senior BDM for exemplary communication during high-profile number transitions exceeding 40 million uplift per month.
  • Generated £150k+ additional monthly margin through effective delivery execution and resource optimisation.

National Crime Agency Project

  • Managed highly sensitive information with full discretion, ensuring robust risk mitigation, professional governance, and compliance with strict security protocols.
  • Maintained clear, professional communication throughout delivery while handling confidential data and bespoke planning for secure address and number transitions.
  • Implemented strong controls and documentation practices, receiving recognition for accuracy, professionalism, and governance discipline.
  • Captured and documented lessons learned to strengthen future handling of sensitive data and enhance project governance frameworks.

Project Co-ordinator

Gamma Communications
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2016.06 - 2023.12
  • Planned, governed, and executed internal and Channel partner projects, owning end-to-end delivery of assigned work packages with full accountability for quality, financial control, and resource management.
  • Acted as a self-starter, driving momentum, resolving challenges, and maintaining delivery discipline across multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Supported complex programmes through scoping, discovery, and shaping Statements of Work, applying structured project methodologies and leading planning, RAID management, stakeholder engagement, and senior-level reporting.
  • Built strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure alignment, high-quality execution, and consistent delivery performance.
  • Maintained commercial focus through cost control, partner invoicing, and benefit tracking, while championing continuous improvement, lessons learned, and enhancements to the project management framework.

Achievements

Jewson Project

  • Led a two-year deployment of 20k+ numbers and 4,000 orders, ensuring smooth transition at every stage across a large multi-site project.
  • Recognised by both partner and end-user for detailed planning, meticulous execution, and seamless rollout across all locations.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation and reporting throughout a high-volume, multi-year program, ensuring full transparency and governance compliance.
  • Successfully managed long-term project financials and resource allocation, aligning delivery outcomes with commercial objectives.

Countrywide Project – Gamma QSG Award

  • Awarded the Gamma QSG Award for delivering the 12-month program ahead of schedule, recognised for exceptional governance, proactive support, and consistently high customer service standards.
  • Commended for outstanding customer engagement throughout the full delivery lifecycle, including a flawless handover and strong post-implementation support.

Porting Co-ordinator

Gamma Communications
2009.05 - 2016.06
  • Served as the primary contact for end users and channel partners, delivering accurate number porting and safeguarding service continuity across all telecom services.
  • Managed customer enquiries with a focus on first-time resolution, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a consistently high standard of service.
  • Coordinated effectively with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure smooth handovers and a seamless customer experience.
  • Maintained precise records across CRM and IT systems, ensuring full process compliance and clear, professional communication.
  • Demonstrated strong administrative capability, attention to detail, and a proactive, customer-focused approach within a fast-paced telecoms environment.
  • Achievements
  • Gumtree Project – Gamma Customer Ops Award
  • Oversaw the transition of the one of Gamma’s largest partners, delivering 1,000+ orders and ensuring seamless porting and technical transitions.
  • Awarded the Gamma Customer Ops Award for exceptional customer engagement, workload management, and delivery performance during a complex, high-volume transition.
  • Recognised internally and externally for delivering strategic outcomes while maintaining strong customer relationships and high service standards.
  • Managed complex UCaaS requirements and partner transitions with precision, ensuring all technical, operational, and commercial targets were achieved.

Skills

  • End-to-End Project Delivery: Lead full lifecycle delivery of customer change initiatives and technical solution rollouts, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and aligned to organisational objectives
  • Governance & Best Practice: Apply structured governance frameworks and quality controls to maintain consistency, compliance, and high delivery standards
  • Scope, Planning & Change Control: Define and validate project scope, develop detailed delivery plans, manage milestones, and control change to protect cost, quality, and timelines
  • Telecoms, IT & UCaaS Expertise: Deliver complex fixed line, mobile, data, UCaaS, and IT solutions with strong technical understanding of current and emerging technologies
  • Customer & Stakeholder Leadership: Build trusted customer relationships, set clear expectations, and provide proactive, structured communication to stakeholders at all levels
  • Risk, Impact & Service Continuity: Identify and mitigate risks to live environments, coordinating cross-functional teams to safeguard service continuity and minimise disruption
  • Supplier & Third-Party Management: Drive accountability and performance across internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring alignment with delivery objectives and timeframes
  • Progress, Priority & Escalation Management: Monitor delivery progress, manage competing priorities, and escalate effectively to maintain momentum and resolve blockers
  • Resource & Budget Oversight: Mobilise and coordinate resources, manage capacity and dependencies, and oversee project budgets with strong cost control and financial discipline
  • Commercial & Financial Management: Forecast revenue, initiate billing, and ensure accurate financial recognition in line with commercial agreements and contractual commitments
  • Reporting, KPIs & Performance Tracking: Produce clear, structured reporting for customers and internal stakeholders, tracking performance against KPIs, SLAs, and delivery metrics
  • Project Closure & Continuous Improvement: Lead structured project closure, customer handover, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives

Certification

  • Project Management & Methodologies
  • APM – PFQ Qualification
  • Hemsley Fraser – Effective Project Management Course
  • Essentials of Project and Change Management Module
  • Six Sigma
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • MOL – CMI Level 3 Certificate: Principles of Management and Leadership
  • MOL – CMI Level 3 Certificate: Building Stakeholder Relationships using Effective Communication
  • MOL – CMI Level 3 Certificate: Managing a Team to Achieve Results
  • MOL – CMI Level 3 Certificate: Contributing to the Delivery of a Project
  • Technical Skills & Tools
  • Optamor – Microsoft Excel Intermediate Qualification (Pass)
  • BT OSIS Course – Directory Entry (100% Pass), BT DMS – Follow Up
  • Professional Development & Soft Skills
  • Cybele – Customer Service & Awareness Programme
  • Working Smarter with Time Module

Timeline

Project Delivery Manager

Gamma Communications
2023.12 - 2026.03

Project Co-ordinator

Gamma Communications
2016.06 - 2023.12

Porting Co-ordinator

Gamma Communications
2009.05 - 2016.06
Caroline Keenan