Hala Al Chattat

• Portfolio Leadership:
Managed 5 parallel cloud transformation engagements, each averaging $800K-$1M, including infrastructure
migrations of 300+ VMs, ensuring alignment across technical, commercial, and client stakeholders.
• PMO & Governance Transformation:
Co-built and institutionalized PMO practices, introducing:
○ Standardized project documentation (charters, CRs, reporting)
○ Unified reporting frameworks and executive dashboards (ClickUp)
○ Weekly governance cadence improving cross-project visibility and alignment
• Result: Improved delivery transparency, faster decision-making, and stronger executive oversight across the
portfolio
• Delivery Performance & Control:
○ Achieved ~80% budget adherence across projects
○ Improved delivery efficiency and reduced delays through proactive planning and structured
execution
○ Ensured critical components (landing zones, core systems) consistently delivered on time
• Risk & Crisis Management:
Proactively identified and mitigated delivery risks, including:
○ Commercial-delivery misalignment: Restructured delivery into phased approach, enabling project
continuation while protecting scope and minimizing disputes
Result: Avoided delays, maintained delivery momentum, and reduced commercial risk exposure
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement:
Engaged with C-level stakeholders (CIOs, CTOs, Directors), ensuring alignment between business priorities
and delivery execution
• Team Leadership & Capability Building:
○ Mentored 4 Project Managers, enabling full transition to independent project ownership
○ Drove consistency in delivery standards and practices across the PM team
• Operational Efficiency & Cost Control:
○ Optimized resource allocation and staffing efficiency
○ Implemented scope control mechanisms to prevent overruns
○ Improved utilization across cross-functional teams

• Played a key role in establishing and scaling the PMO, working closely with executive leadership
• Delivered multiple cloud migration and digital transformation projects across KSA and Qatar
• Led cross-functional teams across complex stakeholder environments (MCIT, Al Jazeera, Qiddiya, etc.)
• Strengthened governance, reporting, and risk management practices across projects

• Cross-Functional Delivery Coordination
• End-to-End Product Delivery Alignment
• Stakeholder Alignment Across Business Units
• Operational Execution Support
• Delivery Governance & Visibility