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Abdullah Al Olayan,  Senior manager, project governance and control

Abdullah Al Olayan

Senior manager, project governance and control ·Emkan

Saudi Arabia

Higher diploma, Postgraduate Certificate: Business Studies

Work experience

Total years of experience: 10 years, 8 months

Senior manager, project governance and control

October 2023 - Present

Emkan

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2023 - Present

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Senior Program / Project Controller

February 2021 - Present

SAUDI PAYMENTS

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2021 - Present

Program/Project Control:
Assist in controlling and monitoring enterprise programs / projects across Saudi Payments by reviewing deliverables and consolidating reports to ensure programs / projects are delivered as per scope, plan, time and quality.
Program / Project Management:
Assist in planning and forecasting of program / project resources to optimize resource utilization across Saudi Payments.
Coordinate with Program / Project Managers to gather plans and status reports and manage their timely consolidation.
Ensure consolidated program / project plans and status reports are properly communicated to relevant internal and external stakeholders to support decision-making. Consolidate program / project budgets and expenditures and contribute to their financial analysis to identify variances, trends and areas for improvement.
Ensure risks and issues are properly identified and proactively managed to ensure successful delivery of programs / projects.
Monitor adequate closure of programs / projects in coordination with relevant Program / Project Managers in order to ensure completion of tasks.
Change Management:
Contribute to identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Reporting:
Assist in preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, policies and quality standards.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Management

Project Governance & Control Manager

April 2024 - September 2024

Saudi payments

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

April 2024 - September 2024

● Established creative & solid PMO frameworks, process and
procedures to overcome project management challenges.
● Produced forward-thinking and creative proposals for new
opportunities to grow PMO mandate and improve project
management efficiency.
● Planning and forecasting of program / project resources to
optimize resource utilization across Saudi Payments.
● Educated project managers best practices to elevate
execution standards.
● Acted as the first point of contact for all project
management related information.
● Support The Decision-making process by providing
analytical and comprehensive reports.
● Ensure all project managers are complying with the
process framework.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Management

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

July 2018 - April 2020

MADINA CO. FOR IMPORT & TRADING

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July 2018 - April 2020

- Conducting regular, in-depth analyses of our company's policies and processes to ascertain strengths and shortcomings.
- Crafting short and long-term, actionable plans in consultation with the upper management.
- Oversee and examine new strategy progress and development.
- Educate, lead and supervise members of the business development team to ensure the project's achievement.
- Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable customers at ( SIAL, Paris ) and ( GULFOOD, Dubai ) events.
- Oversee the implementation of different contracts.
- Create and present a detailed report for upper management.
- Pitched plans and investment strategies to potential partners to raise capital.
-Review and monitor strategies of the company as it regards sales, advertising, marketing, and other related fields of business.
- Negotiate contracts and licenses as necessary.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Consulting

Internship

June 2016 - August 2016

Sovena Group

Portugal

June 2016 - August 2016

•Tasked with contract reviews focusing on consistency & alignment of supply and purchase terms.
•Processing and follow up on execution re documentation and payment.

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

November 2012 - August 2013

MADINA CO. FOR IMPORT & TRADING

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2012 - August 2013

- Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
- Assisted in compiling various accounting and performance reports.
- Participated in updating the structure of accounts.
- Processing and follow up of payables book.
- Recording of transactions to the relevant books of accounts.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Submitted weekly cash flow report that showed inflows, outflows and projections to controller.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

ASSISTANT SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

July 2011 - November 2012

MADINA CO. FOR IMPORT & TRADING

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July 2011 - November 2012

- Actively involved in supporting lead generation and subsequent allocation to respective sales representatives & merchandisers.
- A focal point and coordinator of promotional and marketing materials.
- Routine & Ad-hoc tasks as directed by sales management.
- Built brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Assisted in marketing projects at all stages, including conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Marketing and PR

ASSISTANT PURCHASE MANAGER

June 2010 - June 2011

MADINA CO. FOR IMPORT & TRADING

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2010 - June 2011

- Assisted in coordinating and streamlining the purchasing standard procedures.
- Actively involved in fostering and maintenance of good suppliers' relations & logistics.
- Performing occasional marketing surveys.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Education

Grenoble Ecole De Management

April 2019

April 2019

Higher diploma, Postgraduate Certificate: Business Studies

France

Postgraduate Certificate: Business Studies

Roger Williams University

May 2017

May 2017

Bachelor's degree, International Business

United States

Skills

Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Planning
Expert
Business Planning
Expert
Accounting Operations.
Intermediate
Accounting Operations.
Intermediate
Microsoft office
Expert
Microsoft office
Expert
Team work & Collaboration
Expert
Team work & Collaboration
Expert
Procurement Systems/Controls
Intermediate
Procurement Systems/Controls
Intermediate
Logistics
Intermediate
Logistics
Intermediate
Relationship Building
Expert
Relationship Building
Expert
Business Planning Support.
Expert
Business Planning Support.
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Planning
Expert
Business Planning
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Feb 2022

Hobbies

  • Fishing
  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Running