Sven S.

Project Management

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
8 months

Project Management

DTAG

  • Subproject management for the proof of concept.
  • Requirements for network management coupling.
  • Management of internal project teams.
  • Evaluation of lab and test results.

Project goals:

  • Proof of concept.
  • Validation of technical specifications.
  • Preparation for Request for Quotation (RFQ).
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years

Sabbatical

  • Personal sabbatical for professional and personal development.
  • Focus on travel and continued education, including language courses.
  • Strengthening intercultural communication, self-management, and creativity.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 years

Program Management

PlusNet

  • Program management for FTTX projects at PlusNet.
  • Process identification and optimization for fiber projects.
  • Setup of test management.
  • Coordination of network rollout.
  • Analysis of workflows.
  • Evaluation of subcontractors regarding performance, approach, and quality in fiber projects.
  • Quality management.
  • Training and testing.

Project goals:

  • Establish a rollout-ready fiber network.
  • Process optimization of internal teams and their workflows.
  • Requirements for new IT tools for FTTX projects.
  • Establishment of a test management system.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 years

Project Management

EON Westenergie

  • Project management of the FTTH project for BZV Probstei with 6,500 FTTH connections, 2 POP sites, 122 distribution points, and 314 km of route length.
  • Budget responsibility for about 35 million euros.
  • Coordination of network rollout.
  • Route assessment regarding environmental protection concerns, including water protection, dike protection, and nature reserves.
  • Reporting to executive management.
  • Contract negotiations with subcontractors.
  • Coordination and negotiations with local authorities and politicians.
  • Process approvals with road maintenance authorities.
  • Quality management.
  • Measurement verification based on GIS files.

Project goals:

  • Build the infrastructure for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) for BZV Probstei.
  • Customer retention with speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
  • Service improvement through the use of fiber network infrastructure.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 years

Project Management

Innogy SE

  • Managed the FTTH project in BZV Angeln with 5,500 FTTH connections, 8 POP sites, and 570 km of route length.
  • Budget responsibility for about 75 million euros.
  • Coordination of network rollout.
  • Route assessment regarding environmental concerns, such as water protection, dike protection, and nature reserves.
  • Reporting to executive management.
  • Contract negotiations with subcontractors.
  • Communication with local authorities and politicians.
  • Process approvals with road maintenance authorities.
  • Quality management.
  • Measurement verification based on GIS files.

Project goals:

  • Build the infrastructure for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) for BZV Angeln.
  • Customer retention with speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
  • Improvement of services through the use of the network infrastructure.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 years

Network Planning

Vodafone Kabel Deutschland

  • Leading and planning the DWDM network expansion for regional backbone networks.
  • Pre-planning DWDM capacities.
  • Creating the final design in the PIA system.
  • Coordinating internal and external subcontractors.
  • Quality management.
  • Reporting.

Project goals:

  • Creating additional gigabit capacities in the backbone rings by redesigning and planning DWDM resources.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year

Project Lead

Vodafone Kabel Deutschland

  • Leading the network expansion for new development areas in northern Germany.
  • Pre-planning the new areas.
  • Reviewing the final planning.
  • Commissioning subcontractors.
  • SAP ordering.
  • Coordinating internal and external subcontractors.
  • Quality management.
  • Reporting to management.

Project goals:

  • Infrastructure development for new build areas for Vodafone Kabel Deutschland.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years

Project Lead

1&1 Versatel

  • Leading the VPN project for Paul Gerhardt Diakonie.
  • Fiber connections between two main data centers of PGD.
  • Expanding to another 45 sites with fiber and/or other connections.
  • Building a complex VPN network for all sites.
  • Coordinating the network expansion.
  • Reporting to management.
  • Coordinating internal and external subcontractors.
  • Quality management.
  • Training and testing.

Project goals:

  • Building the infrastructure for the PGD VPN network.
  • Direct fiber link between main data centers.
  • Implementing the VPN network.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 year

Interim Manager

Cableway GmbH Nord

  • Responsible for tender phases through project handover to customers for new construction activities, maintenance and repairs, and connection work on existing networks.
  • Environmental protection aspects in civil engineering, including water protection and dike safety.
  • Coordinating and supervising on-site activities for staff and service providers.
  • Preparing proposals and cost calculations.
  • Tracking KPIs and testing.
  • Regular communication with authorities and associations.
  • Acting as technical contact for clients.
  • Ensuring quality and work safety requirements.
  • Monitoring project development for schedule and cost compliance.
  • Collaborating with management to achieve goals.

Project goals:

  • Efficient management of the civil engineering and network department.
  • Improving cost efficiency.
  • Optimizing KPIs.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
4 years

Project Lead

Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH

  • Leading the FTTH project in Schleswig-Holstein with 23,000 FTTH connections.
  • Annual budget responsibility of approx. 6 million euros.
  • Environmental aspects in civil engineering, like water protection and nature reserves.
  • Planning the fiber network.
  • Coordinating the network expansion.
  • Reporting to management.
  • Negotiating contracts with subcontractors.
  • Negotiating with local authorities and politicians.
  • Permit processes with road maintenance departments.
  • Quality management and training.

Project goals:

  • Building infrastructure for over 10,000 buildings.
  • Customer retention with up to 1000 Mbit/s.
  • Improving customer service through own network infrastructure.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
1 year

Analyst

Takko Fashion

  • Analysis of the existing IT departments and their processes.
  • Identification of optimization potential.
  • Consulting and concept development.
  • Validation and analysis of requirements.

Goals:

  • Complete analysis and documentation of IT processes.
  • Process optimization.
  • Suggestions for innovative tool landscapes including migration.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
5 years

Project Manager

Vodafone Deutschland

  • Leading an international Vodafone team.
  • Consulting and concept development.
  • Analysis and validation of requirements.
  • Quality management.
  • Introduction of a web-based work order tool.
  • Training and test management.

Project benchmarking:

  • Project duration: 36 months.
  • Team: 25 international members from five countries.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years

Project Manager

E Plus / Telefónica

  • Deployment of IP-based mobile transmission devices at over 300 sites across Germany.
  • Consulting and concept development.
  • Coordination of internal departments and external suppliers.
  • Implementation of a nationwide rollout.
  • Testing.

Project benchmarking:

  • Project duration: 12 months.
  • Team size: 25 staff.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 year

Project Manager

HanseNet Telefonica

  • Leading an FTTB test project with a pilot for over 500 buildings.
  • Cost analysis and creation of product requirements.
  • Contract negotiations and service design.
  • Coordination of internal and external suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Management of civil engineering and network construction work.
  • Conducting process and test management.

Project goals:

  • Set up a test area for 500+ buildings.
  • Pilot for up to 100 Mbit/s customer connections.
  • Use of own network infrastructure to save costs.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 year

Subproject Manager

HanseNet Telefonica

  • Leading the ACCESS area for process management.
  • Consulting and concept development.
  • Analysis, validation, and formulation of requirements.
  • Quality and test management.

Project goals:

  • Identification of ACCESS processes for the location database.
  • Introduction of processes for ACCESS project management.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 year

Requirements Manager

NetCologne

  • Conducted and documented requirements.
  • Created output estimates.
  • Led test executions.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 year

Project Manager

HanseNet Telefonica

  • Implemented IP DSL ACCESS devices at 188 sites in northern Germany.
  • Provided infrastructure for Triple Play applications.
  • Used VOIP technology to optimize costs.

Project Benchmarking:

  • Project duration: 8 months.
  • Team size: 15 members.
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
2 years

Senior Technician

Level(3) Communication

  • Managed technical operations of a data center.
  • Performed requirements analysis for operation manuals.
  • Planned emergency, security, and facility management.

Project Benchmarking:

  • Project duration: 8 months.
  • Team size: 20 members.
Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
3 years

Environmental Protection Technician

Ingenieur Büro Garbade und Kastner

  • Conducted sewer inspections.
  • Prepared environmental reports and pipe testing.
  • Planned and implemented small wastewater treatment plants.
  • Advised on construction projects regarding environmental concerns.
  • Conducted water analyses.
  • Provided advice on waste recycling.

Summary

I have extensive experience in project management, permit procedures, and right-of-way issues.

My expertise lies in leading complex infrastructure projects, especially in fiber optics and the required environmental studies. I have successfully managed projects with budgets up to 75 million euros, always ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.

My focus is on efficient stakeholder management and negotiations with authorities and property owners.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Techniker Schule Bremen

State Examination · Environmental Protection Engineering · Bremen, Germany

Environmental analytics Measurement, control, and regulation technology Waste and water management Recycling technology Emission control

FHTW Berlin

Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL 3

Prince 2 Foundation/Practitioner

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