Jihad Ahmed, PMO Manager

Jihad Ahmed

PMO Manager

Alinma Bank

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience
28 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :28 years, 4 Months

PMO Manager at Alinma Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2014 to September 2016

- Responsibility over the IT portfolio within the bank ITPMO; this includes corporate & retail banking projects;
- Issuing IT RFPs and evaluate responses.
- Resolve and escalate issues and provide ongoing communications to stakeholders;
- Enforcing adherence to project management methodologies (Risk & Issue management, Quality Management, Communication Management) best practice and organizing monthly detailed reporting/metrics on existing project pipeline
- Suggested a process to ensure that stakeholders are aligned with the solutions within ITPMO and their business goals;

PMO Manager at Abdul Lateef Alissa
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2012 to July 2014

- Assesses and validates customer needs on an ongoing bases and day-to-day reviews;
- Leads solution development efforts that best address customer needs coordinating all company personnel;
- Responsibility and planning over the IT group portfolio, alignment, and integration of projects across the IT;
- Provide direct support to project teams and activity reports to inform stakeholders of projects status and plans;
- Resolve & Escalate issues and provide ongoing communications to stakeholders;
- Drive vision into completion by developing business plans and resources for implementation

Program Manager at Royah
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2008 to April 2012

- Delivered multiple ERP strategic initiatives (Oracle business suite);
- Overseeing ongoing customer relationships and retention to gain more business;
- Establish a trusted strategic advisory relationship with each client and drive continued value of our services;

Project Manager at Deloitte & Touche
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2006 to June 2008

- Manage projects within higher education sector and merchandising.
- Issuing RFPs and evaluate responses (RFI, RFP);
- Setting up a ITPMO methodology & process to support the University primary vision;

Project Manager (Oracle) at Oracle Dedicated Competency Center
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2004 to February 2006

- Manage public sector initiatives (Oracle business Suite);
- Defining goals, milestones, scope, project plan and deliverable.
- I was also responsible for planning the projects technical resources and overseeing the quality procedures related to the project;

IT Manager at Al Subaiei Group
  • Saudi Arabia
  • November 2002 to January 2004

My main duties were to manage the operation of the IT Department to ensure high availability and security to the firm operation. Preparation of the IT strategy and objectives to be aligned with the group’s objectives.

My other tasks were creating communication channels with concerned parties (higher management) to ensure the execution of the work to be within agreed time frame and budgets. I also had to manage the day-to-day activities of the IT department and create a system recovery plan for the data insure ongoing service.

Project Manager at Saudi Telecom Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 1999 to October 2002

My main duties were to communicate with vendors/developers to define the scope of work and project plans. Prepare requirements of the marketing department based on workshops with the business users and include that in the project. Manage a website creation by other party and identify and track issue and mitigation.

I also had to manage the day-to-day activities of the Website including web pages and HTMLs.

Project Manager at Ominx International
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 1996 to September 1999

My main duties were to manage a public and retail sector projects which includes implementing a fleet management system, HR/PR and financial system for a public sector in Abu Dhabi.

I was also responsible for managing another project for Navigation firm. The tasks include tracking project activities, responsibility over the project team and provide technical support and control for integrator team. Monitoring the project status, by providing indicators of the project status risks and issues for the stakeholders.

IT Manager at Coca-Cola Bottle Company
  • Jordan
  • October 1993 to February 1996

My main duties were to manage and operate the computer department to move forward towards inter-organization Retail ERP automation. Mobilizing the required support from the various business units and functional departments to improve progress and developing Security plans and to secure the project and the data.

Senior Programmer at CRC
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 1988 to January 1996

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at HTC
  • August 1987

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Managing Budget
Public Sector Management
Program Management
Financial Systems
ERP applications (Business Analyst)
Leadership and communication skills
Define Risks and Management Mitigation
Resource Management
Project Management
ERP Oracle Implementer
Cognos (Banking Budget & Planning)
Building Business Process
System Architecture
ITIL Foundation
Mini MBA

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2006
Valid Until:
June 2006
Mini MBA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2015
Valid Until:
September 2016
Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 1999
Valid Until:
December 1999
Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 1999
Valid Until:
December 1999
ITIL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 1996
Valid Until:
April 1996
TOGAF (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 1996
Valid Until:
April 1996
Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 1996
Valid Until:
April 1996
Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 1999
Valid Until:
December 1999