Nawaf Al Mugbel EMBA BEng SPP PgMP PMP KPIP CSBP

• Overseeing the development and implementation of SASO's strategic initiatives.
• Crafting SASO's 2025-2029 strategy, including methodology, procedures, and performance management frameworks.
• Co-authoring the strategy manual and conducting internal and external analysis for strategic review.
• Aligning programs with organizational goals, particularly for the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.
• Managing strategic projects such as establishing the Car Safety Center and Heavy Equipment Supervision Center, along with leading the National Standardization Strategy and Quality Infrastructure Assessment projects.
• Identifying collaboration opportunities through market research and data analysis, and developing funding requests and budgets for operational costs.
• Ensuring the achievement of team performance, customer satisfaction, safety, and quality goals.
• Engaging with stakeholders including government entities and internal stakeholders to discuss projects and ensure strategic alignment.
• Providing comprehensive progress reports and risk assessments for projects and programs, evaluating strategic risks and proposing alternative strategies.
• Collaborating with the marketing team on strategy implementation.

• Managing a strategic initiative for the National Transformation Program (NTP) aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on five key projects aimed at propelling Saudi Arabia to a leading position by 2030.
• Spearheading the development and implementation of reconciliation procedures within amicable settlement departments, including automation of management procedures and the establishment of a Professional Development Program for department employees.
• Conducting specialized studies on amicable settlement processes and enhancing systems for issues related to domestic workers committees.
• Providing project management expertise to streamline program execution and create effective project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with NTP goals, optimal resource utilization, and adherence to project controls.
• Offering insights during vendor discussions to address technical, financial, and contractual matters.
• Generating comprehensive progress reports for stakeholders, including project owners, the PMO, the NTP program office, and government oversight entities such as ADAA, detailing project status, timelines, next steps, and necessary actions.
• Maintaining planning schedules to ensure project efficiency and timeliness.

• Directly reported to the Engineering Manager, overseeing 1 Support Engineer.
• Specialized in specifying and providing technical support for the installation and maintenance of crucial signaling systems, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the railway network.
• Implemented meticulous project management strategies to optimize investments and resolve issues promptly.
• Conducted comprehensive checks on signaling and telecom (S&T) designs to validate compliance with specifications, while also overseeing compliance checks and safety validations for passenger stations.
• Collaborated with engineers and managers to establish project priorities and ensure their satisfaction.
• Evaluated project proposals to determine their feasibility, scope, cost projections, and timelines.
• Conducted performance assessments of employees, offering constructive criticism and suggestions for skill development.
• Observed engineers' work to ensure adherence to plans and requirements, while also tracking their availability, performance, and output.

Reporting Structure:
• Directly reported to the Vice President for Infrastructure, accountable for the successful completion of departmental objectives while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Equipment Management:
• Developed and enforced comprehensive rules and procedures for various S&T equipment, including:
o Moving point machines
o Axel counters
o GSM communication equipment
o Optical fiber networks
o Power generators
o Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)
• Ensured efficient utilization of resources while staying within allocated budgets.

Team Leadership:
• Managed and provided guidance to a team comprising 40 engineers and technicians.
• Offered technical expertise and oversight on routine maintenance tasks and preventative measures to enhance the reliability of S&T equipment.

Maintenance Planning:
• Developed and implemented strategic maintenance plans to optimize equipment performance and maximize return on investment.
• Scheduled routine maintenance activities and established protocols for preventative and corrective maintenance measures.

Inventory Management:
• Maintained a comprehensive database of spare parts and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels for various equipment components, including:
o Telecommunication equipment
o Moving point machines
o Axel counters
o Generators
o Batteries and UPSs
o Solar panels
o Antennas
o Onboard computer equipment
o Optical fibers and cables

Compliance and Employee Development:
• Ensured strict compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Developed competency plans for the maintenance staff and empowered the employees to foster professional development and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Departmental Establishment:
• Established a dedicated department for Level 1 maintenance activities on-site.
• Implemented comprehensive policies, procedures, and internal initiatives to streamline maintenance operations and enhance efficiency.
• Spearheaded the establishment of a new maintenance department, overseeing the development of policies, procedures, and internal initiatives.
• Designed plans for skills enhancement, scheduled maintenance activities, and managed contractor recruitment processes to support departmental objectives.

• Reporting to the S&T Maintenance Supervisor, I established and implemented maintenance procedures for signaling and telecom (S&T) equipment under the guidance of the Signalling and Telecom Maintenance Supervisor.
• Designed user guides incorporating manufacturer maintenance advice, ensuring effective troubleshooting and operation.
• Completed maintenance procedures based on contractor manuals for various S&T equipment, including signaling track and onboard equipment, and telecommunication equipment.
• Provided comprehensive instruction on systems and equipment to maintenance personnel.
• Developed action plans to enhance the quality of maintenance operations for critical S&T equipment, ensuring cost-effective execution.
• Conducted inspections and repairs on signaling systems components, such as track circuits and axle counters.
• Recorded readings of electrical and mechanical equipment to monitor performance and facilitate timely maintenance.

• Worked as a Project Engineer and later as a Site Engineer on the NSR (North South Railway) project, a 2400 Km railway installation project involving fiber optic cabling, telecom tower installations, signaling equipment installations, control rooms, and maintenance bases.
• Monitored the installation and commissioning of communication equipment, including fiber optic cables, GSM towers, SDH, and Wi-Fi equipment, onsite.
• Supervised the installation and testing of signaling and telecommunication equipment along a 460-kilometer railway segment from Riyadh to Qassim during a one-year tenure as Site Engineer.
• Oversaw the installation of telecom and low-current systems at passenger stations, conducted testing at vendor locations, and allocated resources to ensure project completion within schedule and specifications.
• Reviewed and approved designs and contractor payments, ensuring adherence to project requirements.
• Provided regular project status updates to management and actively participated in design reviews.
• Managed the installation of communication equipment such as railway communication systems, SDH, LAN/Wi-Fi, VoIP, and CCTV.
• Coordinated with government entities to obtain permissions and permits, oversaw projects until final payment demands from contractors were made, and reviewed low current systems designs for railway stations, such as PA, ticketing, networks, screens, telephones, while also supervising the installations.