Steven Rostron

• My tenure at COGS Professional Services was that of a full-time employee
• During my time at COGS, I had the unique opportunity to be bodyshopped out on various contracts
• Directed cross-functional teams to successfully deliver over 15 high-impact projects, including prominent events such as the Australian F1 Grand Prix and the 2023 Women's World Cup
• These initiatives increased project visibility by 20% and improved team efficiency by 30%, significantly boosting stakeholder satisfaction and project deliverability.
• Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.

• Orchestrated the rollout of, ’s SD WAN, the largest project of its kind across Australia, managing the seamless deployment at over 4000 sites
• This pivotal project resulted in a 30% increase in network efficiency, thereby enhancing customer experience and supporting a robust digital transformation strategy.

• Directed a critical transformation and technology overhaul across 298 fibre sites for the Victorian
• Data Estate, enhancing regional connectivity
• My leadership contributed to a 35% improvement in service delivery metrics, which streamlined operations and supported the delivery of high-quality telecommunications services
• This was part of a portfolio encompassing three of Telstra’s largest government contracts, collectively valued at $75 million annually
• My role involved coordinating the transition of comprehensive telecommunications services including data, mobile, voice, internet, and Unified Communications
• I was deeply committed to mentoring high-performing project teams, guiding them through complex problem resolutions and enhancing their project execution capabilities
• Key Responsibilities:
• Strategically designed project schedules and allocated resources, enhancing operational efficiency by and reducing project costs by 20%
• Developed comprehensive project documentation, including user-friendly welcome packs and detailed reports, boosting stakeholder communication by 25% and project transparency
• Established a project management office for TPAMS, aligning with governance standards and facilitating a 40% enhancement in project compliance and efficiency.

• Collaborated with Optus Business to overhaul regional performance and talent management systems, enhancing succession planning and improving managerial capabilities by 25%
• I managed three portfolios within the ANZ account, overseeing full lifecycle management, which included total cost of ownership, quality, and timeframe adherence

Key Accomplishments:

• Led a diverse team of 15 senior project managers, enhancing international project coordination and boosting project success rates by 40%
• Reviewed and streamlined Professional Services business cases, successfully securing 10+ high-value client contracts by presenting compelling tender responses to C-level executives
• Led the strategic relocation of the ANZ data center, adhering to top-tier security and change management standards, which enhanced operational efficiency and reduced risk exposures by 35%.

• Directed BAU project delivery, effectively managing 25+ complex, concurrent projects with diverse dependencies, achieving a 95% on-time completion rate and significantly improving client satisfaction
• Managed a diverse project portfolio including WAN, LAN, DR, BC, and Hub implementations, enhancing regional communications infrastructure and increasing operational resilience by 20%
• Led a team of seven project managers with global responsibilities, fostering professional development and enhancing project delivery efficiency by streamlining processes and encouraging proactive problem-solving

Key Accomplishments:

• Served as programme lead for multiple initiatives, generating revenue between $9m to $15m
• Led the construction and upgrades of fibre networks for 158 domestic branches, overseeing five state- based project teams that included provisioning, engineering, real estate, council, and field staff and technicians
• Coordinated the NBN rollout to 858 ANZ domestic sites, successfully transitioning to NBN within two years.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

• For ANZ Project Delivery, I spearheaded the management of small projects and non- standard work requests, as well as the tracking of carriage orders for the ANZ account
• My leadership ensured optimal resource allocation, driving the achievement of strategic objectives and enhancing overall customer satisfaction
• I was instrumental in liaising with third-party resources, adopting and refining methodologies, techniques, procedures, and toolsets to align with evolving customer demands.