PATRICK BAFFOE-KORANG
Accra,AA
Summary
I am a project management professional with strong infrastructure project delivery experience using Agile/Waterfall methodologies. I have proven record in managing and leading cross-functional teams to deliver fantastic results. I have the capacity to manage multiple projects and excellent at stakeholder management. I am analytical and have problem solving abilities, very resourceful and a fine team player. My latest addition is managing ERP Projects, managing a cross-functional with multi-cultural diversity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
MTN Ghana Ltd
Accra
09.2021 - Current
- Direct and manage project initiatives from cradle to grave
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
- Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and other project stakeholders
- Evaluates work packages by querying functional and process owners and understanding enough about implications to make choices that have an appropriate balance between cost/benefit today and future implications and limitations
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Assigns and monitor work of functional resources, ensuring that project steps are in alignment with business objectives, on time and within budget
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Project Manager
OSPBA Novat Ltd
Accra
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Building and maintaining project budgets,
- Engaging and managing stakeholders,
- Prepared Project scope/ requirement verification
- Project Resource planning and allocation
- Developed product development schedules
- Set up development milestones and entry or exit criteria
- Tracked outstanding deliverables, milestones and change requests
- Followed project status and modify to mitigate risk and ensure success
- Presented regular project status upgrades to executive management
- Tracked external dependencies and alert customers of issues on missing external dependencies
- Liaised between company, customer and several third parties
- Coordinated internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Ensured that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Major Achievements
- Managed the development of Novat School Management System (NSMS)
- Led testing of scenarios for OSPBA Novat COVID-19 self-testing portal.
Project Manager
Vodafone Ghana Telecommunications Company Ltd, AIRPORT
, Accra
01.2012 - 09.2019
- Ensured all projects are delivered within time, budget and with strict adherence to quality and safety standards
- Implemented Network Stock Solution (NSS) Functionalities for continues improvement opportunities with stakeholders within SCM
- Provided technical direction on project implementation for new network build and operational support on existing transmission network
- Prepared bill of quantities (BOQs) for procurement of transmission equipment hardware, negotiating engineering services contracts
- Prepared detailed scope of works documentation for vendor engagement in implementation of projects
- Maintained up-to-date spectrum database of all microwave transmission links and coordinated spectrum related issues with regulator (NCA)
- Prepared quarterly spectrum utilization report for regulatory compliance, coordinate network interference issues with other MNOs
- Major Achievements
- Successfully managed the integration of Vodafone’s flagship project called Network Stock Solution (NSS) functionality based on SAP platform using multiple modules of SAP for Ghana market
- Successfully Planned, procured, implemented and integrated transmission solution for the expansion of Vodafone Radio Access Network (RAN) 2G/3G/4G sites
- Project-managed the deployment of Vodafone's Virtual Subsea Cable Landing Station at Paga and Bawku
- Successfully managed the deployment of Mobile Data Analytics Tool Expansion project (Customer Experience Management Tool for 2G/3G Mobile Networks).
Telecoms Manager
Vodafone Ghana Telecommunications Company Ltd
AIRPORT City, Accra
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Produced strategic transmission nominal and detailed network plans for Western, Ashanti and Brong Ahafo regions
- Provided options for transmission technology evolution by carrying out Prove of concepts (POCs) for Microwave spectrum optimization in close collaboration with Vodafone global competency centers
- Coordinated line-of-site (LOS) survey for microwave, technical site survey (TSS) for RAN transmission deployment in both fiber and microwave, outside plant (OSP) implementation for new fiber build,
- Prepared detailed scope of works (SOW) for procurement of transmission equipment, devices and engineering services
- Major Achievements
- Carried an extensive POC for Point-to-Multipoint Microwave transmission solution with lead vendors for providing access to high value customers
- Designed all 230-microwave links, reviewed and approved all 541 survey reports required for producing the final Detailed Engineering Design (FDED) for Vodafone's accelerated network deployment
- Carried detailed technical site survey (TSS) for all 230 MW sites and collated all related reports in OMNIX (site deployment database management tool)
- Produced detailed BOQ with detailed design requirement per site for easy implementation
- Provided extensive technical support to field operations maintenance team to ensure network availability key performance indicators (KPIs) were met.
Telecoms Manager
Ghana Telecommunications Company Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Provided technical requirements for microwave RFQ, support technical evaluation of design proposals from prospective vendors
- Oversaw Microwave deployment projects, prepared bill of materials (BOM), arranged transportation for carting of equipment and installation materials,
- Allocated jobs and scheduled subcontractors, provided on-site supervision to in-progress implementation
- Commissioned microwave equipment for alignment, arrange and conduct Preliminary acceptance test (PAT)
- Produced and submitted PAT documents and As-built network diagrams for completed installation
- Major Achievements
- Transferred knowledge to 20 field engineers in MW equipment commissioning, alignment, testing and integration
- Ensured that all implementation activities related to working at height, working with DC power, lifting and hoisting were carried out by following relevant safety policy procedure
- No casualty or near-death situation occurred.
Principal Telecoms Officer
Ghana Telecommunications Company Ltd
Accra
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Carried out weekly Primary maintenance on analogue and digital microwave transmission links and multiplexers for Greater Accra Region
- Did quarterly preventive maintenance operation on all analogue and digital microwave backbone transmission links and multiplexers nationwide
- Deployed and maintained Telephony service to rural communities on ad-hoc basis
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Education
MBA - Project Management
Central Bohemia University
Bachelor of Business Administration - General
SMC University
HND - Electrical/Electronics (Power Systems Options
Accra Technical University
Skills
MS Office suiteStakeholder ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerNegotiation SkillsDocumentation skillsProblem solvingCouchingAnalyticalProgress Reporting
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Business process re-engineering
Certification
JUNE 2021: Certified Professional Agile Scrum Master (CPASM)
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Vodafone way Heroes Award Winner, 2011, 2018 For Vodafone way values of Speed and customer obsession The Most cost-effective Technology Solution
Timeline
Project Manager
MTN Ghana Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Project Manager
OSPBA Novat Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2021
Project Manager
Vodafone Ghana Telecommunications Company Ltd, AIRPORT
01.2012 - 09.2019
Telecoms Manager
Vodafone Ghana Telecommunications Company Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2012
Telecoms Manager
Ghana Telecommunications Company Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2008
Principal Telecoms Officer
Ghana Telecommunications Company Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2004
MBA - Project Management
Central Bohemia University
Bachelor of Business Administration - General
SMC University
HND - Electrical/Electronics (Power Systems Options
Accra Technical University