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Ahmad Sharara, PMO Senior Consultant

Ahmad Sharara

PMO Senior Consultant·Devoteam - AI-driven Tech Consulting, RUH,

Saudi Arabia

Doctorate, DBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 9 months

PMO Senior Consultant

September 2022 - Present

Devoteam - AI-driven Tech Consulting, RUH,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2022 - Present

Support high-stakes engagements for major Saudi entities, focusing on
the design, implementation, and optimization of Project Management
Offices, including setup & Operations for entities PMOs.

Company industry:
Management Consulting

Sr. Projects Manager

October 2019 - August 2022

Integrated Solutions for Business,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2019 - August 2022

Duties were to lead end-to-end IT and digital transformation projects, specializing in enterprise solutions and correspondence systems, with control over project scope, budget, and change management for teams, to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Company industry:
IT Services

Project Management Office Manager

March 2019 - September 2019

CAD & GIS Co. Ltd.,

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

March 2019 - September 2019

Temporary engagement for six months to manage the design and implementation of a centralized Project Management Office (PMO) tailored for a high-growth consultancy environment. Established the foundational governance framework, including standardizing project lifecycles, workflows, and delivery methodologies to ensure consistency across the portfolio.

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning

Project Manager

May 2015 - February 2019

Integrated Solutions for Business

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2015 - February 2019

I started at the firm as a project manager for a single risky project and gradually became in control of more than one project, including project Planning, Scope Management, project execution, and reporting management to the unit head. All key knowledge areas for the PMP professional were handled during project implementation. (Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Procurement, HR, and perform quality assurance on the project)

Company industry:
IT Services

Senior Systems Engineer/ IT Services Management

June 2008 - May 2015

PAN Arabian for Trading Co, one of AL Anan Holding Companies, HQ

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2008 - May 2015

Started as a Technical Systems Eng. (2008 -2011), and hold IT Services Management position from 2012 till 2015.
Job responsibilities were to play an important part in helping the group run smoothly by overcoming all types of hardware, software and IT network infrastructure support problems. Ensuring that all user privileges are defined as per company policies. Prepare documentations to report senior management about various IT related issues faced. Handling procurement of different IT equipment, hardware and software applications as per company’s needs. Plus identifying the need for right ERP solutions and oversee their successfully implementation, effectively contributing to company’s goal of using latest office automation technologies. Formulate working policies which help overcome work process bottlenecks and remove any hindrances in day to day operations of the company related to IT Department.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior Systems Engineer and IT Services Management

May 2008 - April 2015

Anan Holding Company,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 2008 - April 2015

Key Achievements and Responsibilities were to:
System Architecture: Built a comprehensive equipment/driver archiving system and operational procedures from scratch.
Performance Optimization: Modernized decision-making by implementing KPIs and emerging tech trends.
Infrastructure Management: Guaranteed 24/7 system availability through rigorous server monitoring and standardized protocols.
Empowerment & Training: Streamlined troubleshooting via Self-Help documentation and led cross-departmental soft-skills workshops.

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Sales and Relationship Executive

September 2006 - April 2008

Tawuniya™,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2006 - April 2008

Drive sales growth by penetrating corporate and individual markets, consistently meeting targets across a diverse product suite, including Motor, Fire, Property, Medical, and high-value specialized lines (Marine and Medical Malpractice). Plus, maintaining the clients’ relationships by guiding them to choose the right products that serve their needs and expectations.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA

Education

International Business Academy of Switzerland/Online

May 2026

May 2026

Doctorate, DBA

Switzerland

Staffordshire University of the UK, KL Branch

August 2012

August 2012

Master's degree, IT Management

United Kingdom

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

June 2006

June 2006

Bachelor's degree, computer Information Systems

Jordan

Skills

PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
PRINCE2
Expert
PRINCE2
Expert
IT Operations
Expert
IT Operations
Expert
ITIL
Expert
ITIL
Expert
Managing Creative Teams
Expert
Managing Creative Teams
Expert
Presentations
Expert
Presentations
Expert
IT Operations Management in Effectiveness & Efficiently
Intermediate
IT Operations Management in Effectiveness & Efficiently
Intermediate
Team Leader
Expert
Team Leader
Expert
Convincing and Logical Thinker
Expert
Convincing and Logical Thinker
Expert
Negotiating
Expert
Negotiating
Expert
Training And Assessment Joiner Staff
Expert
Training And Assessment Joiner Staff
Expert
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
KPI
Expert
KPI
Expert
Troubleshooting & Analytical Problem solving
Expert
Troubleshooting & Analytical Problem solving
Expert
Smart Work Instead of Hard work
Expert
Smart Work Instead of Hard work
Expert
ms project
Expert
ms project
Expert
servers
Intermediate
servers
Intermediate
project execution
Expert
project execution
Expert
computer hardware troubleshooting
Intermediate
computer hardware troubleshooting
Intermediate
service delivery
Expert
service delivery
Expert
project planning
Expert
project planning
Expert
program management
Expert
program management
Expert
negotiation
Expert
negotiation
Expert
mail
Expert
mail
Expert
system administration
Intermediate
system administration
Intermediate
pmo
Expert
pmo
Expert
planning
Expert
planning
Expert
software project management
Expert
software project management
Expert
operation
Expert
operation
Expert
agile project management
Expert
agile project management
Expert
marketing
Intermediate
marketing
Intermediate
web development
Beginner
web development
Beginner
programming
Beginner
programming
Beginner
mobile
Intermediate
mobile
Intermediate
PRINCE2
Expert
PRINCE2
Expert
IT Operations
Expert
IT Operations
Expert
ITIL
Expert
ITIL
Expert
Managing Creative Teams
Expert
Managing Creative Teams
Expert
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker

Urdu

Intermediate

Memberships

PMI- KSA

Project Management Institute Membership

January 2018

AXELOS

Trainee

March 2017

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PRINCE 2 Project management Certified
Project Management Professional
Jan 2018 - Jan 2024
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Training
abas ERP application Software Handling and Technical,
BT APPLIED Technology, Amman- Jordan
Jul 2008
ITIL: IT Infrastructure Library Certified
Hyoon Training Center, Riyadh- Saudi Arabia
May 2015
EMIS ERP application software Handling and Technical Training
IDS Company, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia
May 2010
Advance courses in English language
Sight & Sound Centre, Amman- Jordan
Mar 2005
Computer Programming Courses in two languages (3VB.Net, ADO.Net)
Geneva Academic, Amman- Jordan
Jun 2006

Hobbies and interests

Reading and research
Traveling & Shopping
Sport Activities

Sport Activities such as swimming, Football, bally ball, self defiance