Expert Details
Project Management/ Program Management
ID: 730804
Jordan
CERTIFIED INNOVATION MANAGER (CIM) – ACCREDITED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (ACX) MASTER
Innovative, goal-driven leader with a history of success building and leading Program Management Units through strategic insight, planning and oversight of “implementation and Delivery “in several industries and sectors, skilled in translating strategy into implementation initiatives aligned to the strategic vision and business objectives. Excels at providing direction, and managing in cross functional departments and enjoys a respected leadership style aligned with balanced decisions. Possesses a proven record of building high-performance teams, facilitating high levels of collaboration and communication in program management. Acknowledged as a leader that expertly manages multi stakeholders simultaneously, to achieve results, targets, outputs and outcomes. Practiced in managing program budgets from 1-10M$. Results oriented, with previous engineering background almost 20 years and an additional 15 years in consulting and management expertise in Jordan, UAE & KSA. Balances well between planning and execution depending on programs complexity, related policies, required benefits and stakeholder expectations. Enjoys a unique personality from different experiences in the Jordanian military and Government the commercial private sector in the MENA region and working with donors and have been engaged in development work at KADDB Jordan and have previously largely contributed to the Education sector in Jordan at Prince Faisal Technical college. Enjoys program, project and risk management experiences in Energy, Utilities, Real Estate, Food and Beverages, Manufacturing, International Relations (USA, UK, Germany, Italy & Greece).
Core Competencies
• Creative Management
• Innovation Leadership
• Creative Talent Development
• Knowledge Management
• PMO
• Organizational Development
• Customer Experience
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Team Building
• Coaching, Facilitation & Leadership
• Product Development
• Quality Assurance
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Planning/Management
• Executive Engagement
• Contract Negotiation
• Policies and Procedures
• Change Management
• Manpower Planning
• Business Process Management
Developed a PM training course for the Gas and oil industry in one of the Arabian Gulf countries
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1993 | Degree: Masters Degree | Subject: Engineering | Institution: Kings College London |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: Bachelors of Science | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Lawrence Technological University USA |
| Year: 1999 | Degree: Bachelors of Science | Subject: Military Sciences | Institution: Mutah University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2021 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Project Management Advisor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Advises Kasih Food Production Company Management in Strategy Implementation and Project Management |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2021 | Employer: Project Management Institute | Title: PMI Thought Leadership Inner Circle Committee Member | Department: |
Responsibilities:As part of their ongoing commitment to excellence, PMI are inviting a select number of project management professionals to join thought leadership panel called PMI thought leadership inner circle |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2021 | Employer: Method Corp. | Title: Program Manager Consultant at Ministry of Housing KSA | Department: |
Responsibilities:Leading establishing and running a PMO unit for the policies and procedures department initiative (Reviewing Systems, Legislations & Procedures) for Real Estate Deputyship. The program consultation work included project advisory role and included but not limited to the following roles and experiences:• Main lead advisor and Person of Contact with client on all project management and PMO activities and program which is in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives and VRO reporting concerning the initiative (Reviewing Systems, Legislations & Procedures) • Oversees 4 Project managers. Allocates work and provides team direction . • Program professional procedural / technical delivery assurance of projects delivered to the client • Powerful stakeholder management with focus on doing things right from the first time through clarity of direction, and very positive energy |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2019 | Employer: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation | Title: Program Management Senior Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Led the establishment of a program management office at Enterprise Facility Services Support EFSS Division at ENEC, mentored and coached a fantastic team to lead short strategic projects to success . Assessed the PM capability and put forward a road map that went on track . Proud to have been with EFSS dynamic team, the passionate bright managers and their exceptional innovative leadership team . A remarkable experience into a new industry that gave me powerful insights and new relationships and networks . |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2018 | Employer: Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - DEWA | Title: Senior Specialist Business Process Management | Department: |
Responsibilities:Delivered visionary leadership and strategic insight to lead establishment of BPM Department . Played a critical role in building up the BPM Department in DEWA to adapt to an ever-changing environment while ensuring alignment with organization’s goals and objectives |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2015 | Employer: Fine Hygienic Holding | Title: Project & Risk Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Delivered strategic leadership and expertise in project management supporting all Fine Hygienic Holding Mena region business units’ projects. Operated as the information hub for all interdependent projects and provided support to cross-functional distant teams in aligning strategic thinking and conversion to change initiatives, and action plans. Managed the combined day to day project risks and issues and ensured effective information flow and response and identified new opportunities for process improvement and evaluated program benefits post implementation. Oversaw the introduction and timely launch to market of several new products in Fine Hygienic Holding with high dollar budgets value, which resulted in higher revenues and more profits. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: KADDB Industrial Park | Title: Procurement Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Led procurement day-to-day functions and operations driving development of strategies and initiatives to successfully deliver continuous improvement.- Reengineered department and built a new section to handle materials focused on QA through testing and approval of parts and materials. - Overhauled warehouse for raw materials and implemented barcoding and ERP to improve inventory management. - Managed the end-to-end process for the award and administration of several high value dollar contracts of different types for various projects in KADDB. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 2006 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Officer Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:The main duty is to defend the skies of Jordan; such a mission would be very difficult without the support and coordination of Engineers. As part of a team of expert engineers, he was given several responsibilities throughout his military career. The duties progressed from Maintenance, Engineering Design, Technical training, to foreign security program management, and mainly from the US. The last five years in his service were senior management positions, he was largely responsible for managing the US (IMET) Program, International Military Education and Training Program, The duties included but not limited to, coordinating, planning and executing the program, and within fair and effective support to all RJAF Directorates. The program was managed under a predetermined strategy, framework, and aims to foster efficient US Aid to the JAF, The Jordanian Armed Forces, including RJAF. He took another position, whereby he was responsible to manage a part of the FMS (Foreign military sales) program, the program under my responsibility included procuring electrical and mechanical systems for the RJAF, the goal was to reinforce the systems infrastructure . The FMS program management included assessing the needs, delivering on tight deadlines and monitoring feedback. The FMS program management ensured all processes, and actions contributed to the achievement of the program goals, where each program manager was accountable for his results. Each program’s success depended on PMC planning and work prioritization, as well as handling simultaneous assignments under constricted targets. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Agency: Undisclosed | Role: Procurment Manager | Description: The Procurement manager reports directly to the Chairman, and procures all necessary materials and equipment for research projects support. The manager overlooks four sections, Procurement, Cargo, Construction and materials. The procurement manager must be project management oriented in order to understand the research nature, projects requirements and specifications. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to 2009 | Country / Region: Egypt | Summary: Developed and trained a customize Project Management course for an FMCG company |
| Years: 2009 to 2009 | Country / Region: KSA | Summary: Developed and trained a customize Project Management course for an FMCG company |
| Years: 2015 to 2018 | Country / Region: UAE | Summary: Developed the Business Process Management Department in DEWA Dubai Electricity and Water Authority |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| PMI PMO All Network USA APM Group International PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS Society of Mechanical Engineers (SME) Society of Automotive Engineers Institute of Refrigerators UK Institute of Certificate Management Accountants |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| PMP PMOC MSP Foundation Certified Innovation Manager |
| Professional Appointments |
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| ACX Accredited Customer Experience Master BPG/ UK, May 2017 Certified Innovation Manager, Feb 2015 CMA Course (Certified Management Accountant) Part 1 & 2 2013, 2014 Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management IIR Dubai, May 2012 Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, Newtown Square, PA, USA, 2006 Certified MSP (Managing Successful Programs), APMG Group, UK, 2011 PMOC Certified PMO, All Networks USA, Portfolio Management Certification, 2010 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Chevning Scholarship for graduate studies in UK |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 3 publications |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert developed Project Management training courses and trained them |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert developed PM curriculum for the FMCG industry |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| leadership, team working, consulting, research, analysis, report writing, presentation skills, decision-making, negotiation, brainstorming, communication innovation, building consensus, prioritizing, estimating, influencing, motivating, relationship management organizational development and emotional intelligence |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Very Professional, almost a native speaker and writer |
| Arabic | Very Professional native tongue |