أكرم El Ashy, Manager, Operations & Strategic Projects

أكرم El Ashy

Manager, Operations & Strategic Projects

King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology

البلد
المملكة العربية السعودية - ثول
التعليم
ماجستير, Master of Applied Science (MASc) Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
الخبرات
19 years, 0 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :19 years, 0 أشهر

Manager, Operations & Strategic Projects في King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - ثول
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ يونيو 2011

Headed delivery of strategic projects and development of operations plans including defining objectives, governance, and organizational structures, as well as detailing operating models and partnership models. Worked with senior management to align outreach and engagement strategies with business objectives.
● Formulated and executed robust short-and long-term strategies for multiple programs and operations to align with new business and organizational strategies and objectives.
● Designed and implemented university-wide tools and platforms which facilitated increased In-Kingdom engagement and promoted a structured and measured approach to national and global alignment.
● Advised relevant stakeholders on opportunities pertinent to the department’s goals and operations; provide recommendations and innovative solutions that contributed to department goals, address business needs, and furthered its mission.
● Worked with teams across the department to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
● Established the necessary project management processes and tools for achieving operational plans.
● Mentored departmental staff in building robust, measurable work plans through which delivery can be managed and achieved.

Operations Manager

Spearheaded the creation of operating plans for the department, measurement of progress against long-term plans, and delivery of strategic projects requiring cross-functional collaboration and resource allocation. Influenced decision-making over key matters and represented VPSI to communicate information and respond to critical issues.
● Administered preparation of the annual operating budget and capital budget of more than $70M, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
● Executed improved performance monitoring processes and created a systemic, process-driven approach to partner outreach and relationship management.
● Coordinated with funders and other partners in person and in writing on behalf of the VPSI.
● Maintained knowledge of emerging trends in the kingdom to educate the department on opportunities to develop strategic initiatives that support and drive business results.
● Managed cross-sector partnerships, including the design and implementation of improved strategic and operational planning processes.
● Provided project management expertise to support the department with implementing performance monitoring tools, process changes, and other projects.
● Built strategic contacts and associations with relevant partners; followed up proactively on engagement ideas and organized events to further relations and collaborations.
● Arranged activities, formulated agendas, and summarized deliverables for Saudi Initiatives’, Senior Team, open staff meetings, and other meetings.

Scholarships and Financial Aid Advisor في Ryerson University
  • كندا - Toronto
  • يونيو 2006 إلى يونيو 2011
Senior Technical Writer في Technology Initiatives Group (TI Group)
  • كندا - St. Catharines
  • أغسطس 2002 إلى أغسطس 2003

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Master of Applied Science (MASc) Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  • في Ryerson University
  • يونيو 2006

Specialties & Skills

Stakeholder Engagement
Managing Budget
Strategic Planning
Project Management
operations
Leadership
Communication
Negotiations
Teamwork and Capability Building
People Management

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اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
العربية
متمرّس

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