Glenn Ellis
Brixham,Devon
Summary
Results-orientated and high-energy Senior project manager with a talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record. Experience working with teams to accomplish short-and long-term project goals. Managed Budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Gigaclear Ltd
West of England
06.2023 - Current
- Managing multimillion pound projects delivery FTTP in West of England.
- Defined project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
- Managing Tier 1 Contractors / Direct Labour to ensure project fluidity
- Delivered projects on time and under budget through strict implementation and cost controls.
- Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Health and Safety Risk Assessment (CDM)
- PIA / APIs / CEMAR
Project Manager (Chief Engineers)
Openreach Ltd
South Devon
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
- Made sure contractual obligations were met ahead of agreed service delivery.
- Managed scope content, informing stakeholders of project scope and change implications.
- Managing projects such as Rural, CFPs, USOs & Fibre Cities
- Managing Tier 1 Contractors and our direct Labour to ensure overall delivery is achieved.
- Leading on safety to ensure company guidelines are assigned for all Projects
- Leading and managing all Fibre Topology from OLT to end user.
- Reacting and managing any High Level Escalations
- PIA/APIs
- Led technical delivery teams to deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timescales.
- Drafted accurate monthly management reports to illustrate project timelines and progress.
Agile Planner (Chief Engineers)
Openreach Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Resolved project conflicts and issues promptly and efficiently, maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders.
- Utilised project management software and methodologies to streamline planning, execution and monitoring of projects.
- Planning & Designing FTTP/FTTH
- Liaising with offshore teams to ensure quality standards are met
- Commissioning builds (RFS) and releasing them to industry
- React to CEO/Chairman Escalations to ensure solutions are found
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Maintained technical and administrative records for detailed reporting.
- Generated Key Performance Indicator reporting to drive better performance.
- Developed new reporting solutions to meet evolving business needs.
- Piper / Geohub / CSS / INS / Network Records
Engineer (Service Delivery)
Openreach Ltd
South Devon
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Troubleshot and repaired telephone, video conferencing and voicemail systems.
- Working on behalf of over 500 CPs (Installing, Faulting & Ceasing)
- ADSL/VDSL (Copper & Fibre)
- Attending any damage report jobs and ensures that the area is made safe for the general public.
- Attending any Care Level B,3,4 as a priority
- Covering Operations Managers as and when, managing a team upwards of 20 Engineering to ensure they are working safely.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Conducted testing to diagnose system faults.
- NRSWA / EUSR / Confined Spaces Level 2 / PASMA / Ultra/High Pressure washing
Education
A-Levels - Maths | English | Business Studies
Paignton Academy (6th Form)
Paignton 09.2006 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Maths | English | Science | Business Studies | Physical Education | Information technology
Paignton Academy
Paignton 09.2001 - 07.2006
Higher National Diploma - Business management (Level 4)
Pearson Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
Skills
- High-value project management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Key stakeholder engagement
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Relationship building
- Project engineering
- Time management
- Knowledge of CEMAR / WFMT
- Project budgeting
- SC Clearance
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Gigaclear Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Project Manager (Chief Engineers)
Openreach Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2023
Higher National Diploma - Business management (Level 4)
Pearson Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
Agile Planner (Chief Engineers)
Openreach Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2019
Engineer (Service Delivery)
Openreach Ltd
01.2014 - 09.2017
A-Levels - Maths | English | Business Studies
Paignton Academy (6th Form)
09.2006 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Maths | English | Science | Business Studies | Physical Education | Information technology
Paignton Academy
09.2001 - 07.2006
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