Rolando Bautista
BGC, Taguig City
Summary
Results-driven professional with 27 years of experience in Project Development and Management, including over 17 years as a Project Director managing large-scale projects in Engineering, Construction, Telecommunications, and IT/TELCO sectors. Extensive strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management, and team leadership expertise. Proven track record of turning around underperforming projects, restoring customer confidence, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
ALLIANCE TOWERs Corp.
BGC, Taguig City
10.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded the recovery of two (2) major TELCO operators from loss of customer confidence, project execution delays, supplier's and contractor`s losses, project profitability losses, and restoring client's confidence resulting in continuous business.
- Successfully bringing the Project back to recovery, improved project status, catching up and on-track on project key milestones, and mostly restoring partner's trust and confidence resulting in robust and profitable projects.
- Drive and develop resiliency among the available team members by implementing project management methodologies applicable and best practices that improved efficiency by 50%.
- Led the teams (cross-functional) of up to limited to 3 members at the beginning to 13 members, ensuring effective communication and collaboration through leadership, coaching, and mentoring
- Subject Matter Expert who employed an improvement in risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies, reducing project risks by 25%.
- Managed stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with project goals and timely resolution of issues.Spearheaded the recovery of the PLDT CISCO TNT Project started in 2017 which impacted company losses in terms of delays, liquidated damages, and loss of customer confidence valued at Php 3 billion project
- Started the two-year (2) project recovery of PLDT and SMART Communication Inc. in the CISCO TNT Project
- Achieved a 95% on-time project delivery rate through meticulous planning and proactive issue resolution, successfully bringing back and recovering project losses and opening up opportunity
- Restored Customer and Suppliers' confidence by implementing project recovery plans for at-risk projects, turning potential losses into profitable results and continuous business
- Enhanced project tracking and reporting processes, resulting in an 80% increase in transparency and accountability.
- Trained and mentored junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
- Improved client satisfaction rates by effectively addressing concerns and incorporating feedback into future processes.
Senior Project Manager (Director for Operation)
ARDENT Networks Inc.
Pasig, Metro Manila
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded the recovery of the PLDT CISCO TNT Project started in 2017 which impacted company losses in terms of delays, liquidated damages, and loss of customer confidence valued at Php 3 billion project
- Started the two-year (2) project recovery of PLDT and SMART Communication Inc. in the CISCO TNT Project
- Achieved a 95% on-time project delivery rate through meticulous planning and proactive issue resolution, successfully bringing back and recovering project losses and opening up opportunity
- Restored Customer and Suppliers' confidence by implementing project recovery plans for at-risk projects, turning potential losses into profitable results and continuous business
- Enhanced project tracking and reporting processes, resulting in an 80% increase in transparency and accountability.
- Trained and mentored junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Project Director (OSP FTTH Project)
LEO Technologies Philippines (BESTER Group)
Quezon City, Metro Manila
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycle for OSP and FTTH in Design & Engineering, Construction, Telecommunications, and IT/TELCO sectors.
- Utilized Waterfall methodologies to tailor project approaches to client needs.
- Improved project performance by 95% through the implementation of performance metrics and KPIs with Suppliers and Contractors
- Delivered and secured Design approval from 6 to 9 months to 2 months only
- Completed Line Construction and ODN Readiness for five (5) municipalities of Nueva Ecija.
- Coordinated with vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality and timely delivery of project components. Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
FEATI UNIVERSITY
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines10.1988
Skills
- Project scope
- Agreement negotiation
- Scope development
- Schedule Management
- Client Relations
- Project Scheduling
- Project Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Earned value analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Information Technology Management
- Performance monitoring
- Stakeholder Relations
- Technical Presentations
- Staff Management
- Gantt Charts
- Vendor Selection
- Resource Allocation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Project Director
ALLIANCE TOWERs Corp.
10.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager (Director for Operation)
ARDENT Networks Inc.
01.2019 - 05.2024
Project Director (OSP FTTH Project)
LEO Technologies Philippines (BESTER Group)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
FEATI UNIVERSITY