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VISHNU SIVADAS. PMP
Senior Project Manager
Toronto,Ontario
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Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than 12 Years of proven track record for successfully leading and delivering complex Engineering, Technology and Network projects and programs within scope, budget, and schedule. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, applying AI-Driven project management governance, optimizing project execution, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational frameworks. Strong expertise in stakeholder management, budgeting, contract management and risk mitigation to drive project success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
4
4
SAFe Professional Courses
Work History
Sr. Project Manager, Core Transport & IP Core PMO
Rogers Communications Inc. Canada
Toronto
12.2024 - Current
- Orchestrated end-to-end project management for multidisciplinary engineering, and network infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery within governance frameworks.
- Manage a $25M+ project portfolio, including Core Wireline Optical Transport, Core IP Wireline, Data Center deployment, and 5G DMC, ensuring alignment with PMO framework and PM methodologies.
- Oversee contract management by driving vendor selection, leading contract negotiations, and monitoring performance, guaranteeing compliance with legal, quality, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement robust optical transport solutions, supporting high-bandwidth connectivity and future-proofing the network architecture.
- Forged strong stakeholder engagement with executives, vendors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams ensuring seamless execution, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives.
- Drove governance and compliance by overseeing budget forecasting, financial reporting, and regulatory adherence, ensuring projects meet both organizational and legislative requirements.
Technical Project Manager, Core & Access PMO
Rogers Communications Inc.
Toronto
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Championed project lifecycle excellence from initiation, planning, and execution to monitoring and closure consistently surpassing project goals and delivering measurable impact.
- Developed project charters, scope baselines, work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, risk management plans, and communication plans, ensuring thorough project documentation.
- Conducted regular project reviews, implemented lessons learned, and optimized processes for innovations and continuous improvements.
- Successfully commissioned 28 greenfield sites and 1830 GEs capacity for Atlantic corporate community projects, demonstrating strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.
- Leverage PM tools (ADM, Salesforce, Jira, MS Project) to monitor progress, forecast risks, and deliver real-time insights to senior leadership, facilitating decision-making and continuous improvement.
Project Manager - System Planning- Rogers Business
Rogers Communications Inc. Canada
Toronto
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Led strategic planning and optimization of complex Fiber-build and Infrastructure Expansion solutions, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements, performance, reliability, and industry standards.
- Led multi-contract projects, expertly negotiating with vendors, navigating RFP processes, and orchestrating contract administration and procurement planning to drive value and maximize ROI.
- Facilitated regular process optimization sessions for team members to enhance technical skills, fostering relationships, building trust, and guiding them to success.
- Directed cost estimation and financial forecasting for large-scale initiatives, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with budgetary constraints while unlocking new avenues for growth.
- Conducted in-depth feasibility studies and risk assessments, proactively identifying and mitigating constraints for innovative technology infrastructure projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, vendors, Utilities, and stakeholders to design and implement solutions, contributing to overall efficiency of organization's network infrastructure.
Project Coordinator - Engineering
Rogers Communications Inc. Canada
Toronto
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Coordinated project activities, monitored timelines, and facilitated communication among team members to ensure project milestones were met.
- Conducted regular project status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and addressing any issues or concerns.
- Contributed to the development of project documentation, including project plans, risk registers, and post-project evaluations.
Business Analyst Intern
Ministry Of Environment, Forest And Climate Change
Toronto
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked closely with stakeholders to develop Strategic planning to recognize the organization's business requirements and requirement analysis.
- Developed process maps and workflow diagrams to illustrate current and proposed business processes.
- Worked in Process design to regulate the project's workflows, data flows and business processes using Spark Enterprise Architecture software.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis, extracting actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Led requirements gathering sessions, ensuring a deep understanding of stakeholder needs.
- Analyzed and documented business processes, identifying areas for optimization and automation.
- Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate system functionality against business requirements.
IT Project Coordinator
Innate IT Solutions
Cochin
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Coordinated the planning and execution of web development projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project timelines.
- Acted as a liaison between clients and development teams, facilitating effective communication and understanding of project expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including designers and developers, to ensure project milestones were achieved.
- Monitored project progress, identified potential risks, and implemented proactive measures to ensure successful project delivery.
- Supported the creation of project documentation, including project plans, timelines, and status reports.
- Conducted quality assurance testing on web applications, identifying and resolving issues before project completion.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Software Developer
Innate IT Solutions
Cochin
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using PHP, MySQL, and other relevant technologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze project requirements and design scalable software solutions.
- Implemented efficient and secure database structures, optimizing query performance for improved application speed.
- Conducted code reviews, identified and resolved bugs, and ensured code quality through best practices.
- Integrated third-party APIs and libraries to enhance application functionality.
- Collaborated with other developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring the smooth functionality of web applications.
- Gained proficiency in PHP frameworks such as Laravel and CodeIgniter.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Project Management
2017 - 2018
Post Graduate Certificate - IT Business Analysis
2016 - 2017
Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science
2008 - 2012
Skills
Strong Leadership
Schedule and Logistics Management
Root Cause Analysis
Strategic Planning
Communication and Collaboration
Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking & Decision Making
Stakeholder Management
Emotional Intelligence
Negotiation and Contract Management
Budgeting and Financial Management
Risk and Quality Management
Team Building
PM Methodologies, Agile, Critical Path Method, Waterfall, Kanban
Strong Work Ethics, Confidentiality and Accountability
Critical Thinking, Quick Learning skills
Project Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Software
Microsoft Visio
Jira
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook & SharePoint
Microsoft Office Suite
OneNote & Microsoft Teams
Oracle e-Biz Suite
Adobe Connect
Power BI
Google Earth
Salesforce
OSS Remedy
Tableau
Timeline
PMP - Project Management Professional
04-2025
Sr. Project Manager, Core Transport & IP Core PMO - Rogers Communications Inc. Canada
12.2024 - Current
Technical Project Manager, Core & Access PMO - Rogers Communications Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2024
Project Manager - System Planning- Rogers Business - Rogers Communications Inc. Canada
06.2020 - 08.2022
Project Coordinator - Engineering - Rogers Communications Inc. Canada
11.2018 - 05.2020
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology - Post Graduate Certificate, Project Management
2017 - 2018
Business Analyst Intern - Ministry Of Environment, Forest And Climate Change
04.2017 - 08.2017
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology - Post Graduate Certificate, IT Business Analysis
2016 - 2017
IT Project Coordinator - Innate IT Solutions
02.2014 - 01.2016
NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
01-2013
IOSH International Workplace Safety Certificate in Managing Safely
01-2013
Software Developer - Innate IT Solutions
09.2012 - 01.2014
University of Kerala - Bachelors of Engineering, Computer Science
2008 - 2012
Accomplishments
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
- Active Member of the PMI
- Have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver's license
- Successfully completed Post Graduate full-time study in Project Management & IT Business Analysis
- Complete Scaled Agile Portfolio Management Training – SAFe LPM Course 6.0
- Complete Scaled Agile Scrum Master Training – SAFe Scrum Master Course 6.0
- Complete Scaled Agile AI Empowered Leading SAFe Course 6.0
- Complete Scaled Agile SAFe DevOps Course 6.0
- NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- IOSH International Workplace Safety Certificate in Managing Safely
Volunteering - Giving Back to the Community
Here is the list of Some of my active participation in volunteering activities giving back to the community.
- Auxiliary Constable at Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) - Jan 2026 - Ongoing
- Food Distributor - Scott Mission - 5 McLachlan Dr, Etobicoke - (2023 - 2025)
- Kitchen Worker - Scott Mission - 502 Spadina Ave, Toronto - (2022)
- Food Packing Volunteer – Rogers Covid Relief – Rogers Center - (2020 & 2021)
- Intl. Student Onboarding Volunteer - Cambrian College, Sudbury, ON - (2017)
- Event Coordinator – Volunteering - YMCA, Sudbury, ON - (2016)
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
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Affiliations
- Project Management Professional
- Active Member of the PMI
- IOSH International Workplace Safety Certificate in Managing Safely
- NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Company CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancementWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)