Ian Robertson · Tectrap
Telecoms project and technical management for hire
I lead telecoms projects and teams: infrastructure, network rollouts, and the people and suppliers that make them happen. I have worked for operators, vendors and government customers, on projects in Europe and Asia.
- Career since 1994military radio, then telecoms
- PMP since 2011qualified project management professional
- Europe and Asiaportfolios, programmes and projects
What I do
Three ways I can help
Management for hire
I take responsibility for an initiative and drive it forward, using my experience in telecoms infrastructure, people management and project management to help your organisation reach its goals.
Technical project management
Delivering a complex project is about keeping it simple. I manage risk actively and make sure everyone knows what is happening and when.
Telecoms industry advice
I can help you understand how the industry is changing, get the most from your asset portfolio, and see how 5G may benefit your business.
Who I work for: telecoms operators and vendors, and government customers.
Experience
Where I have worked
Marconi, BT, Huawei and Telenor Group, among others, in roles from installation engineer to VP Head of Engineering and Operations.
Kinds of projects
- Telecoms infrastructure and 5G advice; senior project consultingTectrap, 2021 to present
- Engineering and operations, site management and vendor performanceTelenor, 2013 to 2021
- LTE 1800 and U900 rollouts for Telenor NorwayCommitment, 2011 to 2013
- LTE project management and sales supportHuawei, 2010 to 2011
- Digital TV: set-top box development, head-end construction and fixed networkGET, 2006 to 2010
- Secure networks for the Ministry of Defence in Germany and CyprusBT, 2003 to 2006
- Installation engineering and project managementMarconi, 2000 to 2003
- Radio operator and maintainer on HM SubmarinesRoyal Navy, 1994 to 2000
About me
Ian Robertson
I started my career with six years in the military in the UK, and moved those skills into a technical telecoms career. Since then I have worked for several international telecoms companies, held a range of management positions, and delivered large projects for private and government customers.
I have an excellent track record of delivering technical and cross-functional programmes and projects. Working with global vendors taught me how to set and reach targets in large, complex organisations.
I am customer-focused and positive, and I put a lot into stakeholder management and communication. Building trust with all stakeholders is how promises get kept and projects get finished.
Need an experienced telecoms project manager?
Email me a short description of the work and a phone number, and I will reply as soon as I can. A full CV is available on request.