Andrew Georgy Youssef
Telecom Project Manager
Cairo
Summary
PMP-certified Telecom Project Manager and Commercial Delivery Leader with 15+ years of experience leading large-scale 4G, 5G, and Core Network transformation programs across Egypt, KSA, Qatar, and Australia. Proven ability to manage high-volume deployments (800+ 5G sites annually and 1,000+ 4G sites per year), control multi-million budgets, optimize profitability, and drive revenue alignment. Recognized high-potential leader selected among Top 50 talents at Orange Egypt through a 3-year executive development program.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pricing Manager
Australian Telecom Contractor
06.2023 - Current
- Lead commercial pricing and financial modeling for remote telecom infrastructure projects valued at multi-million AUD annually.
- Prepare and validate BOQs for 100+ sites per year aligned with client SoR and technical scope.
- Improved gross margin by 8–12% through strategic supplier negotiation and cost optimization initiatives.
- Conduct financial risk assessments for scope variations and change requests prior to bid submission.
- Coordinate with operations and finance teams to ensure revenue recognition and invoice alignment.
- Remote Infrastructure Projects
Project Manager | 4G, 5G & Core Network Rollout
Orange Egypt
05.2015 - Current
- Managed nationwide deployment of 800+ 5G sites annually and 1,000+ 4G LTE sites per year (2016–2023).
- Led cross-functional teams across radio, transmission, civil, and core network domains.
- Executed strategic task force delivering 80+ legacy BSC/RNC swaps to next-generation core platforms within 6 months.
- Directed annual high-impact task forces including North Coast readiness, Summer network preparations, and mobile stations for special events.
- Oversaw budget control, vendor performance, profitability protection, and formal variation management.
- Prepared BOQs, SOWs, executive dashboards, and secured milestone approvals and PO issuance.
LTE & Core Network Integration Engineer
Alcatel-Lucent
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Commissioned and integrated LTE and Core Network infrastructure across Tier-1 operators (Mobily, Vodafone Qatar, STC).
- Collaborated with radio and IP teams to resolve performance issues.
- Executed software upgrades and network parameter optimization.
- Supported large-scale telecom modernization programs.
Maintenance Office Manager
ORASCOM Trading SAE
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Supervised field engineering teams and maintenance schedules.
- Coordinated between operator, subcontractors, and internal departments.
- Managed operational reporting and escalation procedures.
Education
B.Sc. - Communications & Electronics Engineering
Helwan University
Egypt05-2008
Skills
End-to-End Project & Program Management
Budget Control & P&L Oversight
Risk, Change & Variation Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Governance, Compliance & KPI Management
Vendor & Contract Negotiation
Telecom Rollout (4G, 5G, Core Network)
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
BOQ Development & Commercial Pricing
AWARDS & RECOGNITION – Orange Egypt
Employee of the Year – 2024, MOGA Program Superstar - 2025, Top Employee & Outstanding Performance – 2023, Exceeded 4G Rollout Targets in 2022 through high-volume site delivery performance
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Orange Egypt
- Selected among Top 50 high-potential employees company-wide.
- Completed a 3-year comprehensive executive development program.
- Advanced training in strategic leadership, financial acumen, stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive communication.
- Participated in cross-functional business exposure initiatives to enhance managerial and commercial capabilities.
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
Work Availability
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Timeline
Data Analysis – Excel & Power BI
05-2025
5G Air Fundamentals
11-2024
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
08-2024
Pricing Manager
Australian Telecom Contractor
06.2023 - Current
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
04-2023
Project Manager | 4G, 5G & Core Network Rollout
Orange Egypt
05.2015 - Current
LTE Advanced Air Interface Signaling
01-2014
LTE & Core Network Integration Engineer
Alcatel-Lucent
01.2011 - 04.2015
Maintenance Office Manager
ORASCOM Trading SAE
01.2009 - 12.2010
B.Sc. - Communications & Electronics Engineering
Helwan University