KANWAL SINGH
PROGRAM & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LEADER
Souderton,PA
Summary
Results-driven Telecommunications Program Management Leader with 18+ years of experience delivering large-scale wireless infrastructure, Small Cells, Fiber, DAS, and 5G deployment programs across multiple U.S. markets. Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar capital projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence while exceeding customer, financial, and deployment objectives. Recognized for successfully delivering more than 6,000 Small Cell and Fiber projects, building high-performing teams, streamlining project delivery processes, and establishing trusted executive-level customer relationships.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Project Delivery
Arium Networks/Crown Castle
2019.03 - Current
- Lead end-to-end deployment and delivery of large-scale Small Cell and Fiber infrastructure programs while overseeing project execution, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and financial outcomes across multiple Central and Northeast U.S. markets
- Lead teams of Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Construction Managers responsible for project planning, budgeting, execution, forecasting, risk management and delivery
- Support project estimation activities by evaluating design requirements, permitting constraints, construction costs, and market-specific risks
- Collaborated with Sales, Legal, Finance, Estimating, and Operations teams to ensure accurate project planning and contract compliance
- Developed standardized processes that improved project handoffs, budget reviews, capital pass-through approvals, and project closeout activities
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align strategic objectives with operational capabilities and resource allocation
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities, optimizing financial resources for maximum ROI on projects
- Partner with customers and executive stakeholders to establish deployment priorities, communicate project status, and resolve critical issues
- Consistently deliver quarterly deployment objectives while maintaining customer satisfaction and financial performance targets
Manager RF Engineering
Crown Castle
2013.06 - 2019.02
- Led RF Engineering operations for the Philadelphia market supporting DAS, Small Cell, and In-Building Wireless Systems
- Managed RF Engineering operations supporting more than 1,500 DAS and Small Cell nodes and six major in-building venues
- Led a team of RF Engineers, Senior RF Engineers, and Engineering Technicians
- Directed project design, proposal development, budgeting, forecasting, and technical solution delivery
- Partnered with Sales, Implementation, Network Real Estate, Fiber, and Finance organizations to ensure successful project execution
- Managed engineering budgets, forecasting, project profitability, and resource planning
- Negotiated vendor pricing and equipment costs to improve project profitability and reduce capital expenditures
RF Engineer
NextG Networks/Crown Castle
2008.08 - 2013.05
- Supported RF design, optimization, commissioning, and deployment activities for DAS and Small Cell networks across multiple markets
- Developed network proposals, link budgets, node designs, and commissioning plans
- Conducted extensive site surveys to assess infrastructure requirements for new installations
- Analyzed system performance data to identify optimization opportunities and troubleshoot issues
Education
Master of Science - Telecommunications Engineering
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX2008-08
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
MD University
India 2001.05 -
Skills
- Program & Portfolio Management
- 5G Small Cell Network Deployment
- Fiber Infrastructure Programs
- Capital Project Delivery
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Management
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Risk management
- Vendor management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional team management
- Strategic planning
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Delivered more than 6,000 Small Cell and Fiber deployment projects across multiple U.S. markets
- Led teams of Program Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, RF Engineers, and Coordinators
- Developed and implemented operational improvements that reduced project delivery timelines and increased execution efficiency
- Multiple recipients of Crown Castle Achievement and Towering Triumph Awards
Certification
iBwave Level I
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Crown Castle Annual Achievement Award, Crown Castle Quarterly Achievement Award, Crown Castle Towering Triumph Award, Recognition for Sprint Network Launch Support, Recognition for Sales Opportunity Support, Recognition for Training and Process Improvement Leadership
Timeline
Manager Project Delivery
Arium Networks/Crown Castle
2019.03 - Current
Manager RF Engineering
Crown Castle
2013.06 - 2019.02
RF Engineer
NextG Networks/Crown Castle
2008.08 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
MD University
2001.05 -
Master of Science - Telecommunications Engineering
Southern Methodist University