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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, 9 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.
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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
MS Office tools
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
MS Project
Expert
MS Project
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PMI METHODOLOGY
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PMI METHODOLOGY
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
DATA ANALYSIS
Intermediate
DATA ANALYSIS
Intermediate
JOB COSTING
Intermediate
JOB COSTING
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
VALUE ENGINEERING
Expert
VALUE ENGINEERING
Expert
PROJECT CONTROLS
Expert
PROJECT CONTROLS
Expert
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Intermediate
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Intermediate
TASK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TASK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
MS Project
Expert
MS Project
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
MS Office tools
Expert
MS Office tools
Expert
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Intermediate
PRIMAVERA SOFTWARE
Intermediate
PRIMAVERA SOFTWARE
Intermediate
RISK MITIGATION
Intermediate
RISK MITIGATION
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Intermediate
COMPUTER SECURITY
Intermediate
COMPUTER SECURITY
Intermediate
NIST 800 53
Intermediate
NIST 800 53
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CERTIFIED COMPENSATION PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
CERTIFIED COMPENSATION PROFESSIONAL
Intermediate
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Intermediate
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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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

  • Playing indoor games