Ed Gray
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished engineer, programme manager and procurement leader with expertise in managing teams, programmes, contracts and running market engagements. Considerable experience in supplier evaluation and vendor relationship management. Skilled in supplier negotiations, contract negotiations, and drafting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technology Procurement Manager
Three Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
09.2018 - Current
- Ran simple and complex market engagements (RFx) for CTO across diverse technology areas (RAN, Core, IP, IT, Managed Services) from initial concept and requirement definition to contract execution.
- Led 2 insourcing activities that had TUPE considerations
- Led negotiation processes with key suppliers to secure favourable commercial and contract terms.
- Supported the CTO technology governance function in contract modelling, drafting and in the resolution of in-life disputes
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align technology requirements with business objectives.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior procurement staff on best practices.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
- Achieved cost reduction with strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
Core Programme Manager
Three Ireland
Dublin , Ireland
02.2013 - 08.2018
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic programmes, for example Ozone from 2016 - 2019
- Developed and executed programme plans to achieve programme and project objectives.
- Ran the governcance function with key suppliers (Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung, BT)
- Managed a team of project and programme managers and the Core network test function
- Managed the core network budget
- Resolved critical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to programme timelines.
Technology Manager
Ericsson
Dublin
09.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed a team of 14 solution architects across the technology areas of Core, RAN, IP, OSS, Charging and Transport networks.
- Main purpose of the team was to deliver design and performance services to the local market OpCos (O2, eir, Meteor, Vodafone)
- Towards the end of the assignment I took a dual role where I managed network rollout projects in Meteor and Vodafone
Global Services Delivery Manager
Ericsson
Dublin, Ireland
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Managed and developed a team of 30 engineers and consultants in the technology areas of core networks and access networks. This team delivered design and performance services in the EMEA region.
- Had product management responsibilities' for network design and performances services - this involved maintaining service description documentation as well as developing new product documentation for Ericsson. This product related information was used globally by Ericsson services teams.
- Managed relationship with all Ericsson market units in the region that required core and access network service delivery support from Ireland.
- Travelled extensively in this role to meet internal stakeholders in Ericsson as well as end customers and also led projects in Bulgaria, Sudan, South Africa and Saudi Arabia.
Senior Transmission Engineer
Ericsson
Dublin, Ireland
01.2001 - 09.2005
- Delivered access network design services across the EMEA region
- Travelled extensively within the region to lead design assignments in Nigeria, Sudan, Cameroon and Saudi Arabia
- Took a secondment position in South Africa to build a team of Network Design engineers
Technical Trainer
Ericsson
Dublin
09.1998 - 12.2000
- Joined Ericsson from University as a Technical Trainer and delivered theoretical and practical courses in Dublin and overseas in the technical areas of core and access networks.
Education
BEng in Telecommunucations - Telecomunications
Dublin City University
Dublin 09.1995 - 05.1998
Tech Dip EE - Electronic Engineering
Technician Diploma in Electronic Engineering
DIT Kevin Street 09.1992 - 05.1995
Skills
- Telecommunications Engineer
- People manager
- Project and Programme manager
- Experienced Procurement and Supplier relationship manager
- Robust negotiator
- Contract modelling and drafting
- Contract management
Affiliations
- Lead coach for U10 hurling and football team. This involves organising training, games and blitzes aswell as being responsible for player and coach development, fundraising and sourcing sponsorship. I'm also involved with the facilities committee for the club.
Accomplishments
Three Ireland annual star (finance) 2023.
Two times outstanding and 4 times high in the last 6 end-of-year performance reviews.
Timeline
Technology Procurement Manager
Three Ireland
09.2018 - Current
Core Programme Manager
Three Ireland
02.2013 - 08.2018
Technology Manager
Ericsson
09.2007 - 01.2013
Global Services Delivery Manager
Ericsson
10.2005 - 08.2007
Senior Transmission Engineer
Ericsson
01.2001 - 09.2005
Technical Trainer
Ericsson
09.1998 - 12.2000
BEng in Telecommunucations - Telecomunications
Dublin City University
09.1995 - 05.1998
Tech Dip EE - Electronic Engineering
Technician Diploma in Electronic Engineering
09.1992 - 05.1995