Adnaan Makki, Director Strategy & Management

Adnaan Makki

Director Strategy & Management

Serco Middle East

Location
Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
19 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 6 Months

Director Strategy & Management at Serco Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2022

▪ Plan, lead and execute multi-million dollar projects including multiple delivery partners
▪ Design and implementation of Transformation Program operating models and Transformation Program governance.
▪ Develop and implemented a project management methodology that improved project efficiency.
▪ Successfully lead a merger and acquisition process, resulting in the integration of two companies and the expansion of the organization's
product portfolio.
▪ Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in successful partnerships and collaborations that drove business growth.
▪ Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on data analysis and insights, resulting in more informed decision-making and
improved business performance.
▪ Mentor and develop junior team members, resulting in improved team performance and increased retention rates.

Program Manager at وزارة الموارد البشرية و التنمية الاجتماعية
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2021 to September 2022

▪ Manage the Lifelong learning initiative in partnership with Human Capability Development Program “One of the Vision 2030 Program “&
Ministry of Education ...
▪ Oversaw the strategic & vision realization programs initiatives.
▪ Developed RFP, Bid Documents follow it until publish on the market.
▪ Established a PMO from scratch, developing a framework for project governance, performance measurement, and risk management that
increased project success.
▪ Led the implementation of a project management tool that improved project visibility and reduced project cycle times.
▪ Developed and implemented a project prioritization process that aligned project selection with strategic objectives, resulting in a 15% reduction
in project backlogs.
▪ Member of some Technical Evaluation committees.
▪ Managed the restructuring administrations & developing appropriate operational and governance models for each department.
▪ Follow up on the strategic file as performance indicators, milestones, outputs and goals.
▪ Developed the OKR methodology “Objectives and key Results”.
▪ A member of a number of executive committees related to projects and initiatives chaired by Excellences.
▪ Reviewed & budgets and spending plans for initiatives and projects within the Executive Committee.

PMO Portfolio Manager at MOMRA at Ey - Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2020 to October 2021

Portfolio Manager - MOMRA VRO at EY
My Duties :-
1- Plan the delivery of the overall portfolio and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization.
2- Link the portfolio to strategic objectives of the organization.
3- In consultation with the Business Owner, and PMO Director select well‐qualified portfolio staff.
3- Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards.
4- Supervise portfolio staff by providing direction, input and feedback.
5- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the portfolio.
6- Coordinate the delivery of services among different portfolios activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
7- Report on the portfolio progress.
8- Ensure that all financial records for the portfolio are up to date.
9- Monitor the portfolio activities on a regular basis and conduct periodical evaluation according to the portfolio evaluation framework.
10- Report evaluation findings to the Business Owner and recommend changes to enhance the projects and programs, as appropriate Skills/experience required.
11- Identify and evaluate the risks associated with portfolios activities and take appropriate action to control the risks.

PMO Advisor - MOF at Khatib & Alami
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2017 to December 2020

• Participated in Setting Up the Project Management office inside MOF
• Developed of policies, strategies and manuals such as "Communication Plan, RACI Matrix, Stakeholder Management Plan, QA/QC Plan, HSE Plan, Risk Management Plan, EPC Work Flow Chart, etc..".
• Synchronized the master plan and communicate it with all teams.
• Reviewed the deliverables by the Project Management Consultant, the Supervision Consultant, and the Contractor as "SBG Restructuring plan, SBG Disbursement plan, Project Controls (Schedules, Budgets, Cost Control Tools), Value Engineering workshops, Organization Charts, Deployment Plan, Bids Report, Invoices, Payment Certificates & Petty Cash".
• Managed the vendors &contractors scope delivery, then assessing and auditing them according to the contracts.
• Provided a Technical Advice for all projects issues and the requirements for the stakeholders "MOI, GHP, etc..".
• Pre-Approval of PAF "Prior approval Forms" for new candidate, Business Trip, Cars, Office Spaces, Purchases & Direct expenses according to the contract.
• Supervised the implementation of the local content plan in coordination with the local content authority.
• Developed and implement training process and strategies for all technical personnel.
• Developed a mechanism to track issues related to the projects and action plan for solutions.
• Representing the MOF-PMO in conferences and exhibitions that are concerned with Projects and highlighting the ministry's efforts in vital projects.

General Manager at Raseel Limited Co. Member at Iya investment Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2016 to July 2017

My New Duties as a following:-
1) Direct and coordinate activities of businesses, departments concerned with the production, Project Management, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products.
2) Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
3) Review financial statements, project time schedule, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
4) Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
5) Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
6) Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
7) Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
8) Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
9) Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
10) Develop and implement product marketing strategies including advertising campaigns and sales promotions.
11) Plan and direct activities such as new projects, new orders coordinating with other department heads as required.

مدير المرافق الاختبارات و التشغيل- Utilities , Testing & Commissioning Manager at Advanced Vision for E/M Works Co. - SBG
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2010 to September 2016

• Manage The Utilities Team & Utilities Activities. • Study and review the design and shop drawings related to sites utilities. • Bring the Technical Offers & Commercial Offers. • Compare the Offers and select the suitable for our job. • Supervision on Utilities Sub-Contractors as Project Time Schedule. • Bring to attention of all engineering and site construction teams any provisions that need to be made to fulfill utilities requirements. • Conduct coordination meetings to provide the best solution for the utilities to meet the design and construction methods of constructions. • Coordinate, follow up and report the above activates through proper channels. • Follow up with the external work being executed at site & report to the related parties. • Handover all Job to local authorities after finish from all related works. • Energize the Electricity, connect the Water, drainage & Tele-Communication . in addition to previous :- • Prepare a plant pre-commissioning and commissioning plan, including schedule, procedures and work plan, manpower mobilization plan, utilities. • Proposal write up for the execution plan at proposal stage • Prepare the system identification/priority list • Organize a commissioning team, incorporating the training and helping recruiting the required staff and operation team • Prepare the chemicals, feedstock, spare parts, and temporary facilities required for commissioning/pre commissioning. • Coordinate with Client operation, site HSE, maintenance/trouble shooting, turn over, construction, and field engineering teams. • Lead and manage the commissioning team including the operation, training, and vendor service specialists at site and office. • Report to General Manager.

Procurement Manager at Saudi Binladin Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2007 to January 2010

1- Review the Project Bill of Quantity, Drawings & Specification. 2/4 2- Contact with Manufacture & Supplier (In - Out of Kingdom). 3- Review the Submittal before submit to Project Consultant. 4- Prepare the compliance sheet for all Materials based on Project Specification “ if need it “ 5- Establish Procurement Plan. 6- Establish Procurement Tracking Schedule. 7- Co-operate with engineering, project planning, cost control and other departments to ensure the specified equipment is correctly planned and delivered on schedule. 8- Receive and Review Purchase Requisitions and/or Scopes of Work, verifies required approvals are in place. 9- Establish and propose material, equipment or services sources, receive quotations and secure bids both locally and overseas. Undertake and/or monitor the negotiation of purchase orders and contracts, follow-up, schedule and expedite deliveries. 10- Verify required vendor documentation is supplied on schedule. 11- Verify vendor deliverables such as insurance policies, bank guarantees etc. are provided accurately and on time and verify safe storage of such documents. 12- Verify timely desk expediting of equipment and materials ordered, tracking vendor’s progress and prepare regular reports. 13- Co-ordinate with QC coordinator to manage timely inspection of the goods on order as well as to arrange for field expediting visits when required. 14- Verify the necessary approvals and documentation to support vendor invoices is provided. 15- Prepare and support any back charge claims to Vendors or Customer as applicable.
in Addition :-
• Managing all official commercial and contractual correspondences.
• Review Contract Documentation and advise the management with suitable amendments
• Review, preparation, negotiation and conclusion of all kind of contracts (e.g. JV Agreements, MOUs, LOIs, NDAs, Subcontract Agreements).
• Negotiations with the Clients, Consultants and Subcontractors on all project related issues of contractual significance.
• Ensure the maximizing of cash flow through the timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment.
• Preparation, negotiation and conclusion of Variations / Change Orders / Claims to the Clients.

Project Engineer / Acting Project Manager at Saudi Binaldin Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • June 2005 to July 2007

1. Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management. 2. Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors. 3. Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates. 4. Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests. 5. Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements. 6. Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems. 7. Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions. 8. Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts. 9. Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions. 10. Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. 11. Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data. 12. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations. 13. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Project Coordinator at Saudi Binladin Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • November 2004 to May 2005

1- Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements. 2- Assist the PM in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFP’s, tenders, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules. 3- Prepare project organization and communication charts. 4- Chair site meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members. 5- Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades. 6- Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures. 7- Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team. 8- Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner. 9- Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project. 10- Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc. 11- Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log. 12- Assist the PM in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval. 13- Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database. 14- Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close out documents are obtained. 15- Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others. 16- Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Umm Alqura University
  • July 2004

General Mechanical Engineering

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Contracts
Consultancy
Procurement
Engineering
استخدام الحاسب الالي برامج الاوفيس
برنامج مايكروسوفت اوفيس
برنامج بريمافيرا
اوتوكاد
Microsoft Project
Coaching
المشتريات و العقود
ادارة المشاريع
team leadership
negotiation
procurement
operation
ms project
materials
team management

Social Profiles

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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Professional Engineer
  • August 2015
PMI
  • Member
  • December 2007

Training and Certifications

PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2021
Oxford Executive Leadership Programme (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2023
Operation Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Learning
Date Attended:
June 2020
Duration:
2 hours
Operation Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Learning
Date Attended:
June 2020
Operation Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Learning
Date Attended:
June 2020
Strategy & Operations (Training)
Training Institute:
International Business Management Institute
Date Attended:
March 2020
Human Resources Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Doroob
Date Attended:
January 2020
Bids Writing Training Course (Training)
Training Institute:
CPD
Date Attended:
February 2020
Setting Up PMO (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin Learning
Date Attended:
December 2019
Introduction to Strategy Management (Training)
Training Institute:
International Business Management Institute
Date Attended:
November 2019
English Language (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2008
Internal Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2008
Cost Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2019
Change Management (Training)
Training Institute:
International Business Management Institute
Date Attended:
October 2019
PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
SAC
Date Attended:
May 2010
Duration:
35 hours
Fundamental of Risk Management (Training)
Training Institute:
harvest KSA
Finance for Non-Financial Professionals (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy
Business Model Canavas (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy

Hobbies

  • self Development
  • Reading