EleftheriosKapasakalidis

Principal Project Manager

MSc, PMP® | 15+ Years Experience

PMP®-certified project leader with a hands-on approach, strategic thinking, and commitment to results. Expert in telecom infrastructure with proven success in managing complex €20M+ programs and cross-functional teams. Focused on future-ready project delivery through AI integration, agile frameworks, and innovative stakeholder management.

€20M+
Project Budgets
15+
Years Experience
50+
Team Members
95%
On-Time Delivery

About Me

Principal Project Manager with 15+ years in telecom infrastructure and social innovation. Known for translating technical expertise into actionable execution, building bridges between engineers, vendors, and executive stakeholders. Co-founder of YouBeHero social platform.

Telecom Infrastructure

Expert in 5G & LTE network deployment, RAN sharing & modernization, and nationwide telecom rollouts with proven success in managing complex infrastructure projects.

Project Leadership

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams across 50+ stakeholders, managing €20M+ budgets, and delivering complex infrastructure projects on time.

AI-Driven Innovation

Pioneer in integrating AI tools, agile frameworks, and predictive risk planning to increase efficiency and clarity at every project phase. Future-ready delivery approach.

Professional Experience

A journey of continuous growth and impactful project delivery across leading organizations

Feb 2022 - Present

Principal Project Manager

Victus Networks (Vodafone Greece & Nova United Group)

Leading nationwide 5G and LTE infrastructure projects for Vodafone GR and Nova, overseeing €20M+ programs involving network deployment, upgrades, and strategic expansions.

  • Manage largest infrastructure rollout: telecom network installation across Athens and Thessaloniki Metro stations
  • Lead cross-functional teams spanning 50+ stakeholders across engineering, procurement, IT, and operations
  • Developed and scaled Demand Management Process for PMO, improving project prioritization
  • Present KPIs and progress updates to C-level stakeholders across multiple workstreams
Jun 2015 - Feb 2022

Project Manager / Senior Radio Network Optimization Engineer

LCC a Tech Mahindra Company

Managed telecom projects across EMEA region with dual responsibility for program delivery and radio network optimization.

  • Delivered 15+ multi-market infrastructure projects across Europe and the Middle East
  • Improved network performance KPIs by 30% on average through data-driven optimization
  • Managed project portfolios exceeding €8M with focus on cost control and vendor coordination
  • Reduced diagnostic cycle time by 40% using Actix and NQDI drive test analysis
Feb 2017 - Oct 2020

Co-founder & Marketing Manager

YouBeHero (Social Innovation Platform)

Co-founded Greece's first impact-driven eCommerce donation platform, enabling users to support charities through everyday shopping.

  • Built platform from ground up, attracting 10,000+ users and 50+ retail affiliates
  • Generated €30K+ in donations to Greek nonprofits through strategic partnerships
  • Increased user engagement and repeat donations by 40% through digital marketing
  • Positioned platform as pioneer in ethical consumerism and social impact
Nov 2009 - Jun 2015

Radio Network Optimization Engineer

Surecom Network Solutions Ltd

Delivered performance optimization and modernization for leading mobile networks including Vodafone Greece and Victus/Wind.

  • Enhanced coverage and quality KPIs across urban and rural clusters
  • Played central role in RAN sharing initiatives across multiple operators
  • Produced detailed optimization reports with actionable recommendations
  • Supported bid preparation through technical contributions to RFQs and RFIs

Skills & Expertise

A comprehensive skill set developed through years of hands-on experience in project management

Project Management

PMP® Certified95%
Agile & Waterfall90%
Budget Management €20M+90%
Stakeholder Management95%

Telecommunications

5G & LTE Networks95%
RAN Sharing & Modernization90%
Network Infrastructure90%
Strategic Planning85%

Leadership & Management

Cross-functional Leadership90%
Team Management 50+85%
C-Level Reporting85%
Process Optimization80%

Innovation & Strategy

Digital Transformation80%
Risk Management85%
Business Development75%
Social Impact Initiatives80%

Education & Certifications

Academic foundation and professional certifications that drive excellence in project management

Education

MSc Information and Telecommunications Technologies

AIT Athens Information Technology

2009

BSc Computing with Software Engineering

Leeds Beckett University, UK

2006

HND Computing

Bradford College, UK

2004

Professional Certifications

PMP® (Project Management Professional)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Expires: July 2027

PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Expires: June 2028

DASM (Discipline Agile Scrum Master)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Expires: January 2026

Let's Work Together

Ready to take your next project to the next level? Let's discuss how I can help you achieve your goals.

Get in Touch

Email

eleftheriosk@gmail.com

Phone

+30 6945-912434

LinkedIn

in/lefteris-kapasakalidis

Location

Athens, Greece

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