Shekhar Kumar, CSM®

Project Manager

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India22 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in Project Management and Telecom.
Led large-scale projects in Smart Cities and Telecommunications.
Transitioned successfully into Digital Marketing with a leadership mindset.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications and Digital Marketing expert with strong project management capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementTelecommunications

Other Skills

Project Management Office (PMO)Risk ManagementInvoice ProcessingCash CollectionBusiness DevelopmentBusiness AnalyticsConfiguration ManagementProject Planning3GGSMMSSMGWBusiness IntelligenceHLRSignaling System 7 (SS7)

About

A seasoned professional with over two decades of experience across Project Management Consulting and the Telecom sector, I have recently transitioned into Digital Marketing, bringing a strong leadership mindset to this evolving space. My career began with 15 years in telecom, where I led large, complex programs, drove technological innovation, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical outcomes. I later spent 5 years in project management consulting, leading initiatives across Safety and Security, Surveillance, Intelligent Transport Systems, and Integrated Command & Control Centres (ICCC). These roles strengthened my ability to align strategy with execution, manage diverse stakeholders, and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Applying leadership and strategy to create customer-focused digital marketing that drives growth.

Experience

Helium

Senior Project Manager

May 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

Project Management Office (PMO)Project Management

Feedback infra

2 roles

Assistant General Manager

Jul 2022 – May 2023 · 10 mos

Project Management Office (PMO)Project Management

Senior Manager| Business Development & Project Management Consulting

May 2019 – Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

As a Project Support Consultant and Third-Party Auditor, I specialized in setting up Optical Fiber Cable networks, validating OFC planning, and inspecting materials. I also supported the Project Management of the Third Party Concurrent Evaluation Agency (TPCEA) under IPDS Schemes, focusing on strengthening sub-transmission and distribution networks. Additionally, I contributed to the Business Development of a Project Management/Monitoring tool (DC Nine), ensuring effective client and team management. My role included managing escalations and addressing project execution challenges.

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject Management Office (PMO)Risk ManagementInvoice ProcessingCash Collection

Pwc india

Senior Consultant

May 2018 – Apr 2019 · 11 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Project Management Consulting, Smart City, Integrated Command and Control Centre

Project Management Office (PMO)Project Management

Aircel limited

Project Manager

Sep 2010 – May 2018 · 7 yrs 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

I was associated with PAN India Network Assurance & Quality/KPI Parameters like CSSR, CDR, ASR, and packet-related variations at Aircel Limited, Gurgaon, as Network Quality Assurance Manager. I conducted audits to ensure adherence to quality and safety norms and performed inspections to ensure compliance with technical specifications. I coordinated with vendors and cross-functional teams for project execution and timely delivery, managed large teams, and adapted to new systems and processes. My role required a blend of analytical and innovative thinking to manage quality assurance and SOX compliance effectively.

Project ManagementBusiness Analytics

Nokia

Core Network Engineer

Dec 2007 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos · UPE · On-site

I was responsible for the Network Switching Subsystem (O&M) of Vodafone Digilink Limited, UPE. I managed the Alarm & Fault System of Siemens D900 and Nokia Rel.4 Architecture MSS, MGW, GCS, HLR, and CDS. I prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports, monitored network performance indicators, managed route alternation and call gapping, and performed E1 and TRAU augmentations. Additionally, I configured cells, opened new codes, and resolved priority complaints from the CC Department.

Configuration ManagementTelecommunications

Indian telephone industries limited(a govt.of india undertaking)

Project Engineer

Aug 2003 – Nov 2007 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai , Pune , India · On-site

I was involved in the BSNL West Zone Project in Pune (Chinch Wad), implementing a 2 Million Lines GSM Network. At MSC Kolhapur, I handled the installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of the Alcatel Mobile Switching Centre. At MSC Aurangabad, I connected the switch to various MSCs and BSCs through STM connectivity with STP. I also worked on the Alcatel Switch at MSC Pune. My responsibilities included SS7 Protocol trace analysis, call and SMS analysis, traffic handling, and detailed analysis for MTNL and BSNL GSM projects.

Project PlanningTelecommunications