Faisal Balas, Senior Program Manager

Faisal Balas

Senior Program Manager

SmarStream Technologies

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Master of Science (network Systems)
Experience
15 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 1 Months

Senior Program Manager at SmarStream Technologies
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2019

• Spearheaded multiple cross-functional teams, successfully delivering diverse programs and projects that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and financial savings.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and KPIs, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Expertly managed project timelines, budgets, change management and resources, consistently exceeding expectations.
• Served as the primary contact for critical global customers, effectively resolving escalated issues and strengthening customer trust.
• Led proactive risk mitigation, identifying potential challenges and implementing solutions to ensure timely project delivery and prevent failures.
• Regularly provided comprehensive progress reports to C-level executives, offering strategic insights and updates.
• Played a pivotal role in improving overall business processes by working closely with senior leadership across various departments, including presales and sales processes, project management, and operations, leading to increased efficiency and streamlined workflows.

Engagement Manager at Exceed IT Services And Training
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2012 to January 2019

• Successfully delivered key projects on schedule, according to the designated scope and within the allocated budget ensuring alignment with specific needs and objectives.
• Accurately identified project scopes and deliverables in line with contractual agreements, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.
• Developed project plans, optimizing the deployment of resources for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Established robust communication plans for each project, facilitating seamless information flow among stakeholders.
• Maintained direct and effective contact with customers, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Managed project issues proactively, providing weekly status and monthly progress reports to customers and management.
• Skillfully managed changes in project scope, identified potential crises, and developed effective contingency plans.
• Raised timely alerts to customers and upper management as required, mitigating risks and addressing challenges proactively.
• Fostered vital business relationships, contributing significantly to project success.
• Coached, mentored, and supervised a team of 20 project team members and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability and positive action.

Network and Infrastructure Engineer at Orion Tradesoft
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2007 to February 2009

• Provided Helpdesk support to clients, including subsidiaries of a brokerage firm, ensuring efficient resolution of technical issues.

Technical Support Engineer at Network Satellite Technology Trading (NSTT)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2006 to December 2006

Play key role includes the following:
1- Terminal Site:
- Continuous Wave "CW”.
- Remote access to terminals :
o RF Troubleshooting.
o IP Troubleshooting.
- Align dishes and help customers how to align the dishes.
2- Hub Site:
- Using NMS and allot Net Enforcer for M and C.
- Commissioning terminals.
- Assigning IP's to remotes.
- Monitor Carriers and GCU’s.
- Remote access PBR with SSH.
- Remote access for all hub equipments “RNCC, GCU”.
3-VOIP:
- Able to configure VOIP gate way "Lino Wave”.
- Able to configure wireless access point "Lino Wave”.

Technical Support Engineer at NSTT
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2006 to December 2006

Provided technical support for clients, addressing and resolving hardware and software issues.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Science (network Systems)
  • at Swinburne University of Technology
  • November 2011
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a major of Computer Engineering
  • at Yarmouk University
  • December 2006

Specialties & Skills

International Business Strategy
Business Change Management
Program Management
IT Project Management
Management
Program Management
Team Leadership and Development
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Customer Relationship Management
Agile and Scrum Methodologies
Complex Problem-Solving
Change Management
Strategic Planning and Execution
Risk Management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert