Project Manager
Rawafed Tech
Total years of experience :28 years, 6 Months
• Directed project stakeholders in defining project scope and ensuring the effective utilization of resources.
• Provide leadership, organization and coordination to support a PMO’s key activities, encompassing program planning, governance and project management.
• Administered enterprise project management strategy, training, communication, program/project control/analysis/reporting, process development and tool development.
• Participated in the IT steering committee, technology review board, project work groups and other large system project oversight committees for portfolio and project governance.
• Identified and completed continuous improvement initiatives which will support and drive the standardization and integration of all company processes.
• Recommended development of Project Management Office (PMO) process in consonance with PMI standards.
• Initiated and standardized PM process, implemented PMO and communication for efficient management across all projects.
• Ensured all projects are administered by the PMO adhere to the best practices and standard approaches for program and project management.
• Directed project stakeholders in defining project scope and ensuring the effective utilization of resources.
• Provide leadership, organization and coordination to support a PMO’s key activities, encompassing program planning, governance and project management.
• Administered enterprise project management strategy, training, communication, program/project control/analysis/reporting, process development and tool development.
• Participated in the IT steering committee, technology review board, project work groups and other large system project oversight committees for portfolio and project governance.
• Identified and completed continuous improvement initiatives which will support and drive the standardization and integration of all company processes.
• Recommended development of Project Management Office (PMO) process in consonance with PMI standards.
• Initiated and standardized PM process, implemented PMO and communication for efficient management across all projects.
• Ensured all projects are administered by the PMO adhere to the best practices and standard approaches for program and project management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Directing, monitoring and coordinating project processes, evaluations/plans, to guarantee project progress in accordance with the project schedule.
• Analyzing business requirements, identifying technical solutions, scheduling changes, approving implementation of changes to produce functional specifications for the project.
• Preparing all project schedules and plans, issued full schedules of work to client/involved parties for approval, assign all required resources to the project, monitor actual project progress against agreed schedules and plans to ensure completion within specified time/budget.
• Performing resource estimation for project team resources, assigning tasks, delegating authority, and motivating team members to work together on the project. Providing updates/adjustments to project plan as necessary to ensure project continues to meet key deliverables.
• Monitoring, tracking, reporting project status/progress and report to Senior Management and recommending processes to improve quality and efficiency of projects.
• Ensuring procedural adherence, resolving any unexpected technical difficulties, identifying bottlenecks and providing effective solutions.
• Maintaining a comprehensive list of all cognizable risks, acceptance test documents in line with project management guidelines.
• Recruiting competent personnel, providing training for new recruits and appraising performance on a regular basis to maintain a motivated team.
Key Projects to Credit:
• Project: PMO setup to ISD in ASHGHAL.
Duration: Feb ’14 - April ‘14.
Budget: Confidential.
Description: set the complete process, procedure and templates of the PMO that fit the nature of ASHGHAL.
• Project: Building Information Modeling (BIM) Phase 1.
Duration: Jan ’14 - May ‘14.
Budget: more than 10, 000, 000 QAR.
Description: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing how buildings, infrastructure, and utilities are planned, designed, built, and managed. Autodesk BIM solutions help turn information into insight and deliver business value at every step in the process. Phase 1 is only the height Level BIM Standard.
• Project: Supply and installation of firewall security appliances.
Duration: Jan ’14 - Jun ‘14.
Budget: more than 3, 000, 000 QAR.
Description: modify the security diagram in ASHGHAL to add four appliances to the firewall security of ASHGHAL.
• Project: Speed Gates.
Duration: May ’14 - Jun ‘14.
Budget: more than 1, 000, 000 QAR.
Description: install and maintain speed gates in the new building of ASHGHAL.
• Project: IT security Assessment.
Duration: Nov ’13 - Jun ‘14.
Budget: more than 1, 000, 000 QAR.
Description: make a penetration test to ASHGHAL (internal and external)
• Project: Identity Management using FIM technology
Duration: April ’14 - Jun ‘14.
Budget: more than 3, 00, 000 QAR.
Description: link Oracle HR with the Active directory.
Key Responsibilities:
• Directing, monitoring and coordinating project processes, evaluations/plans, to guarantee project progress in accordance with the project schedule.
• Analyzing business requirements, identifying technical solutions, scheduling changes, approving implementation of changes to produce functional specifications for the project.
• Preparing all project schedules and plans, issued full schedules of work to client/involved parties for approval, assign all required resources to the project, monitor actual project progress against agreed schedules and plans to ensure completion within specified time/budget.
• Performing resource estimation for project team resources, assigning tasks, delegating authority, and motivating team members to work together on the project. Providing updates/adjustments to project plan as necessary to ensure project continues to meet key deliverables.
• Monitoring, tracking, reporting project status/progress and report to Senior Management and recommending processes to improve quality and efficiency of projects.
• Ensuring procedural adherence, resolving any unexpected technical difficulties, identifying bottlenecks and providing effective solutions.
• Maintaining a comprehensive list of all cognizable risks, acceptance test documents in line with project management guidelines.
• Recruiting competent personnel, providing training for new recruits and appraising performance on a regular basis to maintain a motivated team.
Key Projects to Credit:
•Project: E-Learning objects for all subjects from K1 to K9 for Education Ministry of KSA, which it is a medium project.
Duration: Mar ’12 - April‘14.
Budget: Confidential.
Joined as Senior Web, Window Developer and subsequently merited promotion to the post of PMO Manager through excellent performance.
Designation Chronology:
• Jan ‘05 - Jan ‘12: PMO Manager
• Feb ‘04 - Jan ’05: Technical Manager
• Jan ‘02 - Feb ‘04: Project Manager
• Mar ‘98 - Feb ‘02: Senior Web, Window Developer
Overall Highlights:
• Played a pivotal role in displaying a new program for the learning the languages.
• Successfully integrated CMMI system to the company in cooperation with SECC organization.
• Honored with several other awards at the state level for producing the best six programs in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
• Received several awards at GTIX Dubai exhibition in 1997
Key Responsibilities as PMO Manager (Jan ‘05 - Jan ‘12):
• Directed project stakeholders in defining project scope and ensuring the effective utilization of resources.
• Provide leadership, organization and coordination to support a PMO’s key activities, encompassing program planning, governance and project management.
• Administered enterprise project management strategy, training, communication, program/project control/analysis/reporting, process development and tool development.
• Participated in the IT steering committee, technology review board, project work groups and other large system project oversight committees for portfolio and project governance.
• Identified and completed continuous improvement initiatives which will support and drive the standardization and integration of all company processes.
• Recommended development of Project Management Office (PMO) process in consonance with PMI standards.
• Initiated and standardized PM process, implemented PMO and communication for efficient management across all projects.
• Ensured all projects are administered by the PMO adhere to the best practices and standard approaches for program and project management.
Key Projects to Credit:
• Project: Implementation of CMMI (level 2).
Duration: Mar ’10 - Jan ‘11.
Budget: 300, 000 L.E
• Project: Education CD’s.
Duration: Jan ’10- Present.
Budget: 1, 000, 000 L.E
• Project: Education Curriculums on Smart Board.
Duration: Jan ‘09 - Apr ’10.
Budget: 2, 000, 000 L.E.
• Project: Aladwa educational portal-www.aladwaa.com
Duration: 2006 - 2011.
Budget: 4, 000, 000 L.E
• Project: Madars “All in one”-www.nahdaacadmey.com
Duration: from 2009 to 2010
Budget: 1, 500, 000 L.E
• Project: E-learning Curriculum for Egyptian Electronic University with (Ministry of High Education And IBM) (30 Curriculums)
Duration: 2007 to 2008
Budget: 500, 000 L.E
• Project: Cost tracking system
Duration: 2007 - 2008
Budget: 500, 000 L.E
• Project: NahdetMisr portal (www.nahdetmisr.com)
Duration: Jun ‘08 - Apr ‘09
Budget: 300, 000 L.E
• Project: Portal of the Egyptian Antiquities Authority
Duration: 2007 - 2008
Budget: 50, 000 L.E
Key Responsibilities as Technical Manager (Feb ‘04 - Jan ’05):
• Provided technical support for efficient implementation of technical systems and ensured the continuous operation, security, interoperability and integration of systems across the company.
• Analyzed client requirements and accordingly maintained accurate documentation pertaining to project plans, schedules, briefings, reports, correspondence, technical instructions, technical procedures and other related materials.
• Audited projects in planning, execution and post-implementation life cycle to ensure all standards and best practices are being followed.
• Supported training of technical support staff and maintenance of training manuals and documentation according to existing standards.
• Prepared and submitted comprehensive technical reports directly to client’s representative with recommendations for improvements.
• Fostered and maintained effective customer relationships with customers, facilitated development of new business opportunities in existing/new industries.
Key Responsibilities as Project Manager (Jan ‘02 - Feb ‘04) (Continued):
• Ensured proper documentation, secured approvals, identified opportunities for improvement, established sound cost estimating tools and techniques.
• Applied high-end project management concepts like critical path management, material and human resource management in planning and efficiently organizing the site facilities to meet deadlines.
• Oversaw the preparation of layouts, projected technicalities and interacted with the technical office to secure requisite approvals and maintain documentation.
Key Projects to Credit:
• Project: Digitization
Duration: 2005 - 2008
Budget: 3, 000, 000 L.E
• Project name: education CD’s.
Duration: 2004 - 2005
Budget: 500, 000 L.E
• Project: Localize British Applications.
Duration: 2002 - 2003
Budget: 500, 000 L.E
Key Responsibilities as Senior Web, Window Developer (Mar ‘98 - Feb ‘02):
• Designed and implemented dynamic Web content and Web-server applications using HTML, XML, Web services, and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).
• Evaluated website code to ensure that it is valid, properly structured as well as compatible with browsers, devices and operating systems.
• Incorporated technical considerations into website design plans, such as equipments, performance requirements and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.
• Kept abreast of latest technological advancements and utilized the potentials of the same in order to respond to distinctive needs of the organization.
Previous Professional Experience:
• May ’97 - Mar ’98: Senior Desktop Developer, Personal Computer Systems (PCS).
• Aug ’96 - May ’97: DBase Developer, Suzuki Nissan
• Aug ‘95 - May ‘96: Developer, AT&T
I am in the second semester.
I was take master degree of computer science from Cairo Univ.
IT audit
Project management certified
