Phool Kanwal PMP, Senior Manager Strategy and Outreach

Phool Kanwal PMP

Senior Manager Strategy and Outreach

Digit Labs

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Diploma, Project Management
Experience
16 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 6 Months

Senior Manager Strategy and Outreach at Digit Labs
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since September 2020

• Organizational restructuring, business process design and re-engineering
• Strategy, transformation, automation and digitization
• Design and implement Job Design, KPIs and Scorecards
• Design and implement Training and Development Program for HRD
• Business Planning, feasibility studies and product portfolio management
• Marketing Strategy and Market Research
• Outreach for international launch of the cyber security services
• Market research and product development
• Web, content and social media marketing management

Project Manager at A2Z Technologies at Emicool
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2019 to December 2019

• ERP Blueprint and gap analyses for Implementation of Dynamics 365
• Balance Scorecard and KPIs Implementation and digitalization
• Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient program delivery
• Identify and evaluate project risks, update risk register and risk response strategies
• Progress Reporting
• Project planning using MS PROJECT

Projects Manager/Planner at Werner Sobek
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2015 to June 2018

• Program Coordination, Contract administration, identification of cross project dependencies and risks
• Development of policies, procedures and framework for the Project and Program function to effectively meet its objectives and targets, in line with the overall strategy and direction
• Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient program delivery
• Develop business process workflows, plans and detailed operating procedures
• Perform Projects planning/ scheduling, claims and variations. Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against an established baseline schedule. Measure and monitor progress, identify delays, critical paths, areas of concern and propose corrective action
• Manage change control process and formalization of changes. Assesses the impact(s) of changes and schedule slippages including Time and Cost
• Identify and evaluate project risks, update risk register and risk response strategies
• Progress Reporting and Issuance of the Project closeout documentation
• Knowledge of related planning computer software programs, (Primavera/MS PROJECT)

Business Consultant at WGS DMCC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2015 to August 2015

• Project Management, Strategic and Business Planning
• Procurement and Supply Chain management
• Contract Administration and Partner Relationship Management

Deputy Director Coordination/Project Coordinator at Sindh Board of Investment (SBI), Government of Sindh
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2010 to July 2014

• Marketing & branding of Sindh Province for attracting local & foreign investors
• Implementing PMO infrastructure organization wide. Streamlining Program Coordination through establishment of “Project Management Office” to control the project and all of its documentation
• Project Management for inward & outward investment promotion. Coordinated projects for bilateral cooperation and agreements on sister cities, protocols, halal industry development, energy, infrastructure, Livestock, Dairy and Fisheries etc.
• Coordinate, organize, manage and participated in International Conferences, Business Matchmaking Sessions & Investment Delegations (state level lead by Executive, Legislative & Administrative heads of Provincial Government)
• Coordinated Roadshow and destination marketing activities in Peoples Republic of China, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Republic of Turkey etc.
• Coordinated Project of Karachi St. Petersburg Sister Cities Protocol and Agreement
• Annual Development Schemes for Investment Promotion of Sindh and Marketing of Sindh coordinated and executed
• Conduct research, develop business plans and draft project feasibility
• Strategic liaison with Chambers, Associations, Trade Bodies along with local and international investor/business/government communities’ interlinking
• Business support, match making and advisory service projects, including working with both ‘start-up’ and established businesses.
• Project development and Project solicitation. Lead/manage project controls and project management support team functions
• Conceptualization and liaise regarding execution of projects objectives, scope, deliverables and timescales.
• Administer overall project execution to ensure successful delivery as per the project contract and planning
• Determine and meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, etc.
• Scrutinize contractual and financial aspects of contract documents such as ROQs, RFPs, financial and technical proposals, contract & tender documentation for any variations, sub-contractors
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment etc.) required to complete the project
• Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes
• Established and define roles and responsibilities
• Lead, coordinate and dealing directly with external consultants, contractors, subcontractors and vendors.
• Monitor internal, customer, sub-vendor, and third party project performance timeliness

Manager at Secure Bytes
  • Pakistan
  • July 2005 to February 2010

• Developed Secure Bytes business plan and conducted in-depth industry, market and product analyses
• Successful Product Launch of Secure Auditor (unified digital risk management solution) in local and international market
• Adherence to PM processes for key business initiatives in terms of Plan, Risk, Controls, Monitor, Communicate, Testing, Vendor management, Financials and Go-Live preparation
• Develop marketing plan and marketing strategy for international Product launch
• Manage the entire product life cycle from strategic planning, pricing and forecasting to tactical activities
• Devised communication and positioning strategy to achieve frequent and positive media coverage
• Coordinating with design team for marketing collateral
• Manage creative, copy and technical writing team for Secure Bytes
• To manage all aspects of print production, receipt and distribution.
• Worked on Compliance standards PCI-DSS, HIPPA, ISO 270001, BS7799 for Product enhancement
• Contributed finalized Product Testing
• Designed & implement business process
• Designed, developed, conduct and manage training activities and material
• Worked as business analyst on information security projects
• Client servicing, Marketing¬¬ and relationship management

Education

Diploma, Project Management
  • at Project Management Institute
  • July 2009

courses: PMP (Project Management Professional) Project Management Institute -- PMP # 1273151

Master's degree, Public Administration
  • at University of Karachi
  • December 2004

Bachelor's degree, Public Administration
  • at University of Karachi
  • December 2003

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Program Management
Project Plans
Coordination
Strategy Work
Program
strategy
project
BUSINESS PROCESS
MARKET PLANNING
INFORMATION SECURITY
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
BUSINESS PLANS

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Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Project management Institute
  • member
  • April 2009

Training and Certifications

Program management Training Course with PGMP exam preparation (Training)
Training Institute:
AUC Technologies
Date Attended:
October 2017
Duration:
36 hours

Hobbies

  • traveling