KOAbout Krunoslav
I am a Senior Project Manager with over 24 years of experience leading complex IT and telecom projects, including 18 years at Ericsson Nikola Tesla. I specialize in project planning, execution, and delivery within budget and schedule, using both Agile and traditional methodologies.
My strengths include risk management, stakeholder communication, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to achieving client goals.
If you’re looking for a reliable professional to manage your project from start to finish — on time, within scope, and with full transparency — let’s connect.
Croatian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Ericsson Nikola Tesla d.d.Senior Customer Project & Program ManagerTELECOMMUNICATIONSJanuary 2013 - Today (13 years and 5 months)Zagreb, Croatia• Led and coordinated high-impact multi-million euro programs across Central and Eastern Europe, covering telecom transformation, 5G core implementation, RAN modernization, and OSS/BSS integration.• Oversaw full project lifecycles including scope definition, resource planning, execution oversight, and delivery in line with PMI standards.• Managed programs with cross-border teams and complex stakeholder structures (clients, subcontractors, internal delivery units).• Drove strategic initiatives, identified new business opportunities, led presales engagements and contributed to customer account planning.• Implemented best practices in reporting, risk control, budgeting, invoicing, and resource forecasting at the program level.
- EricssonNikolaTeslaCustomer Project ManagerJanuary 2007 - January 2013 (6 years)• Managed a diverse portfolio of delivery projects across the MELA region, including IPTV rollouts, Voicemail system integration, Core network upgrades, ADSL expansion, and nationwide 2G/3G deployments.• Defined and executed detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, timelines, and budget constraints.• Supervised virtual delivery teams and external vendors while maintaining high service quality and stakeholder satisfaction.• Fostered long-term client relationships through consistent delivery, proactive risk management, and effective communication.
- Siemens / Nokia Siemens NetworksMobile Core Network Service Supervisor, Team leaderJanuary 2003 - January 2007 (4 years)Zagreb, Croatia• Directed field teams responsible for implementation and integration of mobile core network nodes across national operator projects.• Ensured compliance with quality standards and coordinated acceptance testing with customers.• Mentored junior engineers and created detailed documentation for long-term maintenance and operational support.
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Education
- M.Sc. in Electrical EngineeringFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb2008M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering2001B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering