Biography
Alex Pospelov is a seasoned Telecom Program Manager with over 15 years of experience leading complex projects exceeding $30 million across various industries, including technology and telecommunications. His proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies has been key to his success in strategic planning, team leadership, and stakeholder management. With strong communication and negotiation skills, Alex excels in building client relationships and consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering, a Master’s degree in Economics, and a PMP certification.
Currently, Alex is a Senior Project Manager at Nokia in Toronto, where he develops comprehensive project plans and guides teams to meet organizational objectives. In addition to his corporate role, he serves as a Partial-load professor at George Brown College, teaching project planning and risk management to international students. His dedication to creating an engaging learning environment fosters critical thinking and practical application of theoretical concepts, reflecting his commitment to education and professional excellence in project management.
Academic Credentials
- Master of Information Technology, Verified International Academic Qualifications, Canada;
- Master of Economy Verified International Academic Qualifications, Canada
Areas of Specialization
- Risk Management, Project Planning and Client Management
Areas of Expertise
- Communication Management, Conflict Resolution Management, Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching
Career Highlights
- Professor at George Brown College, Toronto, Canada (May 2024 – Present): Alex delivers in-person courses on project planning and risk management, fostering a dynamic learning environment for international students. He develops comprehensive course materials and provides mentorship to support students' academic growth.
- Senior Project Manager at Nokia, Toronto, Canada (April 2023 – Present): In this role, Alex leads network infrastructure deployment projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. He demonstrates effective leadership and maintains open communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Project Manager at Nokia, Wroclaw, Poland (April 2022 – April 2023): Alex managed mobile network productization and release delivery, leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and optimize resource utilization.
- Lead Integration Project Manager at VimpelCom, Moscow, Russia (July 2018 – April 2019): He coordinated technology integration and streamlined processes while managing budgets and vendor relationships.
- Lead Technical Project Manager at Rostelecom, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (June 2018 – July 2019): Alex led teams in mitigating project risks and maintaining stakeholder relationships through transparent communication.
- Business Development Director at Pospelov N.A., Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (July 2017 – June 2018): He identified new opportunities and developed partnerships to improve operations.
- Key Account Manager at Mobile TeleSystems, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (October 2015 – July 2017): Alex implemented strategic account plans and conducted business reviews to enhance client relationships.
- Senior Customer Project Manager at VimpelCom, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (May 2008 – October 2015): He collaborated with clients to align project plans with customer needs and fostered strong relationships.
- Senior Engineer at VimpelCom, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (April 2006 – May 2008): Alex programmed network equipment and provided OSS integration for management systems.
- Call Center Operator at VimpelCom, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia: He provided customer service and trained operators to improve service quality.
Other Activities
- PMI Toronto Chapter Mentor; Volunteering Partnerships Co-Lead — StrongHer Canada; Volunteering Capstone Project Coordinator at Humber College
