Akram Abduljabbar, EPMO - Head of Projects Business Support Unit

Akram Abduljabbar

EPMO - Head of Projects Business Support Unit

The Institute of Research and Consulting Services

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business administration
Experience
20 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 9 Months

EPMO - Head of Projects Business Support Unit at The Institute of Research and Consulting Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since July 2022

Establish dashboard and regularly prepare presentations/reports for the senior management to highlight project
progress and issues.

Oversee, monitor, and analyze Projects performance.

Recommend preventive, corrective actions and initiatives to improve governance on the projects.

Organize and lead meetings with stakeholders to discuss issues affecting Project progress.

Reinforce continuous improvement, collect lessons learned and ensure that all project management tools and
procedures are implemented at all levels of Projects management.

Perform periodic evaluations of contractors, consultants, and projects management staff.

Preparing governance, policies and procedures for the EPMO.

Projects & Operations Manager at Saudi Falcons Club
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2019 to July 2022

Achieve initiatives in positioning products competitively by creating visibility and product awareness, proving sustainability, and adjusting strategy/roadmap to market needs. Execute product vision by ensuring communication between engineering, manufacturing, technical support, and marketing departments. Oversee business development, logistics, supply chain, quality, programs, business processes, and operations. Lead a team of 263. Allocate a 73M budget.
• Improved conservation program reach by driving cultural development to preserve and promote the historical heritage and traditions of the falconry culture in Saudi Arabia.
• Served as Project Manager of FHE, IFBA, Civilian Firearms & hunting riffles 9mm, 22lr, 12G, 38 SPL & NATO, 300 Magnum & Acc blackout.
• Increase organizational significance by forming strong partnerships with firearms brands ( Berrata, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Glock, Sig saure, Hs, Kimber Grand Power, CZ shadow, Springfield, Zev, CZ Luvo, Proof research, Savage, Keltc, Arsenal, steyr, benelli, Alien.... Etc, + Ammoniation.Achieve initiatives in positioning products competitively by creating visibility and product awareness, proving sustainability, and adjusting strategy/roadmap to market needs. Execute product vision by ensuring communication between engineering, manufacturing, technical support, and marketing departments. Oversee business development, logistics, supply chain, quality, programs, business processes, and operations. Lead a team of 263. Allocate a 73M budget. • Improved conservation program reach by driving cultural development to preserve and promote the historical heritage and traditions of the falconry culture in Saudi Arabia. • Served as Project Manager of FHE, IFBA, Civilian Firearms & hunting riffles 9mm, 22lr, 12G, 38 SPL & NATO, 300 Magnum & Acc blackout. • Increase organizational significance by forming strong partnerships with firearms brands ( Berrata, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Glock, Sig saure, Hs, Kimber Grand Power, CZ shadow, Springfield, Zev, CZ Luvo, Proof research, Savage, Keltc, Arsenal, steyr, benelli, Alien.... Etc, + Ammoniation.
Skills: PMP · Multi-task & Handle High-volume Workloads · Import/Export Operations · Logistics Management · Project Management · Financial Planning · Weapons Handling · Exhibition Planning · Exhibition Management · Marketing Event Planning · Event Management · Strategic Planning · Business Planning · Contingency Planning · Identifying New Opportunities · Budgeting · Operations Management · Operational Planning · Event Planning · Firearms Handling

Front Office Manager at Aloft Hotels
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2017 to January 2019

Achieved efficiency and revenue objectives by setting goals and expectations for 25 direct reports using the performance review process and held staff accountable for successful performance. Ensured property policies are administered fairly and consistently. Coached and supported the operations team to effectively manage occupancy and rate, wages and controllable expenses. Delivered excellent customer service throughout the customer experience and encourages the same from other employees. Reviewed guest feedback with the leadership team and ensured appropriate corrective action is taken. Responded to and handled guest problems and complaints. Analyzed service issues and identifies trends
• Strengthened team performance by serving as the coach for following program implementations: \{Mobile guest Service-Guest voice- QA - Landit - Marriott integration team, GXP Admin - DLP - Ebonus - OPERA Champion.

• Property Marriott/SPG Rewards program champion.

• Marriott/SPG integration champion, Front of the house and back of the house

Assistant Front Office Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2015 to January 2017

Managed operations with a focus on customer satisfaction (guest feedback, social media review), financial performance).
showed initiative, problem solving, staff training, and team leading. Motivated the Front Office team to provide a high
standard of service for customers. Welcomed guests and fostered customer loyalty through his/her friendly manner.
Managed up to 29 staff Nominated .
• for five-star award - 2016
• Guest satisfaction (Gallup 54.3%) Ranking#1
• Employee satisfaction engagement 87%
• ISRA (international summary risk assessment & hotel self-assessment) 96% green phase.
• Rewarded enrollment green zone with 3800 total.
• Upsold "2nd revenue generation hotel in the region" with 2.6% RevPAR increase & 3.4 Million. - First Class for
outstanding services 2016.
Additional history:
Front Desk Manager At Rotan Hotels, ART Rotana, Bahrain.
Official Distance Training and Educational Materials Designing - (Horizon Ultimate)

Operation manager - Part time at Al Raeddah Co
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • October 2009 to December 2015
Front Desk Manager at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • January 2014 to December 2015

Pre opening Hotles

Mystery Shopper - Part Time at INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CHECK
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • January 2014 to December 2014
Marketing Officer at SAMBA FINANCIAL GROUP
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2005 to September 2009

Marketing Officer, 2009
Customer Service Supervisor, 2008
Customer Service, 2007
Customer Representative (call center), 2005-2007
• Accountable for the Training, Development, and Supervision of Customer Service Associates.
- Led team to achieve the award as Staff of the Quarter in the first quarter of 2007, measured by NIBS accounts, sales of new products,
- Assign target sales to each representative.
- Provide training to assist them in new techniques; and ensure compliance with all banking policies and procedures.
• Analyze current market trends and banking programs, and innovate solutions to reduce cycle time and customer-defined defects.
• Exceed weekly sales targets for NIBS current accounts and monthly sales target for loan & credit card application.
• Generate management reports for daily business growth and analysis.
• Generate a team environment throughout the bank to achieve common goals.

Operation Officer at Attar Travel - عطار للسياحة
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • January 2004 to December 2004
Operation HAJJ & UMRAH Unit at Al Tayyar Travel Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • January 2003 to December 2003

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business administration
  • at Harrison College
  • January 2000

courses: PMI-PMP, Project Management Professional PMI-ACP, Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certification PMI-RMP, Risk Management Professional GAQM-CCMP, Certified Change Management Professional GAQM-ISO 9001:

Specialties & Skills

Hospitality Management
Project Management
Customer Service
User Management
General Operations
accounting
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
FINANCIAL
FRONT OFFICE
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
PROBLEM SOLVING
RISK ASSESSMENT
STAFF TRAINING
strategic planning & forecasting
Stakeholders Vendor relations
impact assessment
market analysis & entry
product roadmaps
budget oversight
policy & procedures development
staff recruitment & training
customer experience focus
influencing vision
change management
data analysis & reporting
project management
events management
negotiation
marketing strategy
operations management
supply chain management
market research
logistics
planning
marketing management
procurement
logistics planning
project work
logistics management
warehousing operations
project planning
marketing
operation
people management
project reporting
risk management
team building
asset management
special events
site supervision
marketing operations
project execution
agile project management
enterprise management
marketing communications
project estimation
plan execution
project supervision
portfolio Management
Business Development

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
  • CERTIFIED PMP, RMP, ACP,PfMP
  • July 2019

Training and Certifications

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2023
CQI (Certificate)
TQM (Certificate)
CCMP (Certificate)
ISO Lead Audit 2009 (Certificate)
RMP (Certificate)
ACP (Certificate)
PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2019