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Mohammed Wahed Ali, Senior Project Controls & Planning Manager

Mohammed Wahed Ali

Senior Project Controls & Planning Manager·Al Kuhaimi Advanced Electronic Systems (KAES),

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, MBA in Project Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 10 months

Senior Project Controls & Planning Manager

October 2024 - Present

Al Kuhaimi Advanced Electronic Systems (KAES),

Khobar, Saudi Arabia Hybrid

October 2024 - Present

• Led project controls function across multiple concurrent EPC projects, overseeing planning, cost control, and
performance reporting.
• Managed project portfolio exceeding $ 110 million, ensuring alignment with contractual baselines and client
requirements.
• Direct cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting (EAC/ETC), and cash flow management to support
executive decisions.
• Currently leading project controls teams and managing multi-million SAR EPC project portfolios.
• Drive schedule recovery strategies through critical path analysis, delay mitigation, and corrective action planning.
• Coordinate with project directors and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and performance improvement.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Management

Lead Project Controls & Planning Engineer | Acting Project Controls Lead

January 2012 - September 2024

Saudi Business Machines (SBM),

Khobar, Saudi Arabia Remote

January 2012 - September 2024

MAWANI Program
• Led project controls for large-scale SAIS-compliant port infrastructure projects across multiple locations in KSA.
• Improved project delivery efficiency by 23% through optimized planning and execution strategies.
• Achieved 15% cost reduction via resource optimization and enhanced cost control mechanisms.
• Led coordination across cross-functional teams (25+ members) ensuring seamless project execution.
• Lead and managed a team of 4 planners and cost engineers during my tenure. (SEC) Program
• Directed planning and cost control activities ensuring adherence to schedule and budget targets.
• Prepared and defended EOT claims, supporting contractual negotiations and entitlement validation.
• Contributed to value engineering initiatives achieving ~5% reduction in cost and schedule duration.
• Delivered accurate progress reports, forecasts, and cash flow analysis to senior stakeholders. Program
• Implemented project controls systems that improved delivery timelines by 12%.
• Led cost reporting, forecasting, and change management, maintaining the change register and minimizing commercial
risk.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Management

RF Planning Engineer

September 2010 - December 2011

INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL TELECOM LIMITED.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2010 - December 2011

• Led strategic planning and optimization efforts for Mobily & Zain Networks, driving substantial enhancements in performance and reliability metrics.

• Executed in-depth analysis and forecasting to refine network expansion strategies, effectively addressing increasing customer demands.

• Monitored key performance indicators diligently, pinpointing areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes that boosted network efficiency.

• Cultivated strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and synergy in project execution and planning initiatives.

• Championed best practices in project controls and planning, preparing for a seamless transition into a Senior Project Controls and Planning Manager role.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Alagappa University (Distance Education)

June 2013

June 2013

Master's degree, MBA in Project Management

India

GPA (percentage): 89%

GPA (percentage): 89%

Masters degree in Project Management.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

January 2010

January 2010

Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Communication Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 59%

GPA (percentage): 59%

EUS

June 2003

June 2003

High school or equivalent, High School

India

Skills

MS Office tools

Expert

Scheduling

Expert

Planning

Expert

MS Project

Expert

Primavera P6

Expert

COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING

Intermediate

COST MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PMI METHODOLOGY

Intermediate

PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Intermediate

DATA ANALYSIS

Intermediate

JOB COSTING

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Intermediate

COST CONTROL

Intermediate

PROCUREMENT

Expert

COLLABORATION

Expert

VALUE ENGINEERING

Expert

PROJECT CONTROLS

Expert

PLANNING

Intermediate

CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate

PHYSICAL SECURITY

Intermediate

TASK MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CONSULTING

Intermediate

Primavera P6

Expert

MS Project

Expert

Scheduling

Expert

MS Office tools

Expert

IT INFRASTRUCTURE

Intermediate

PRIMAVERA SOFTWARE

Intermediate

RISK MITIGATION

Intermediate

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Intermediate

COMPUTER SECURITY

Intermediate

NIST 800 53

Intermediate

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CERTIFIED COMPENSATION PROFESSIONAL

Intermediate

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Intermediate

PERFORMANCE REPORTING

Intermediate

PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Beginner

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

April 2016

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Awareness of Quality
Certificate of Recognition
Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Certified Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
Oct 2018 - Oct 2027
Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
AACE International
May 2026 - May 2026
Awareness of Quality
Certificate of Recognition
Scheduling professional : PMI SP
Jan 2021

Hobbies and interests

Playing indoor games