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JALAL  ALBALAWI, Senior Business Development & PMO Manager

JALAL ALBALAWI

Senior Business Development & PMO Manager·Hafiz Medical Centers

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Master's Degree in Quality Engineering and Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 4 months

Senior Business Development & PMO Manager

January 2021 - Present

Hafiz Medical Centers

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2021 - Present

• Led the organization to achieve 100% SABAHI accreditation, ensuring full compliance with national
healthcare quality and patient safety standards.
• Transformed revenue cycle operations by reducing insurance claim rejection rates to near-zero,
significantly improving cash flow and billing efficiency.
• Led the end-to-end deployment of virtual healthcare services across multiple regions in Saudi Arabia,
acting as client representative and ensuring full compliance with Ministry of Health regulations.
• Drove business expansion and revenue growth strategies, acquiring new clients and maximizing value
from existing accounts.
• Established and managed end-to-end claims operations (insurance approvals, billing, and payer
coordination), enhancing operational efficiency and reducing processing delays.
• Built and led cross-functional teams (operations, claims, providers), implementing KPIs and performance
monitoring systems to drive continuous improvement.
• Managed vendor selection, tendering, and RFP processes, ensuring cost optimization and high-quality
service delivery.
• Developed project plans, budgets, and risk management frameworks, ensuring projects were delivered
on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Optimized CRM and data management processes, improving reporting accuracy, operational efficiency,
and decision-making capabilities.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

HSE Project Manager

January 2020 - Present

Method Company

Tabouk, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - Present

• Acted as the client representative for Tabuk Municipality PMO, overseeing contractor performance
across a full portfolio of municipal projects, including capital projects, operations, and maintenance
(O&M) across the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia.
• Managed the full project lifecycle (planning to closeout), ensuring delivery aligned with scope, cost,
time, quality, and safety objectives.
• Led the implementation of HSE policies and compliance frameworks in alignment with the National
Project Management Organization (NPMO) Mashroat standards.
• Monitored contractor performance and project execution, providing data-driven insights and
recommendations to enhance efficiency, compliance, and delivery outcomes.
• Played a key role in establishing and operating the PMO governance model for Tabuk region projects.
• Applied Total Quality Management (TQM) principles to improve quality standards, operational
performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Coordinated with multiple stakeholders (government entities, contractors, consultants) to ensure
alignment, compliance, and seamless execution across all project

Company industry:
IT Services

Head of Business Development & Government Relations

January 2015 - Present

OZCO Companies Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2015 - Present

• Led business development operations across a portfolio of 10+ companies, aligning growth strategies
with overall corporate objectives and driving expansion across multiple sectors.
• Successfully established 3+ companies and food manufacturing facilities, overseeing setup, operational
readiness, and go-to-market execution.
• Designed and implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma frameworks across 5+ companies,
significantly improving operational efficiency, process effectiveness, and cost optimization.
• Developed and executed group-level business strategies, identifying new market opportunities,
launching new product lines, and driving revenue growth.
• Built and maintained strategic relationships with government entities, influencing regulatory
positioning and ensuring alignment with public policy and compliance requirements.
• Led cross-functional teams, providing mentorship and performance development, and embedding a
culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Established organizational policies, procedures, and KPI frameworks, enhancing governance,
accountability, and performance tracking across the group.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and
expansion initiatives.
• Launched new products supported by strong retail and marketing strategies, enhancing market
presence and customer reach.
• Managed project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation across multiple initiatives, ensuring
effective execution and alignment with strategic priorities.

Company industry:
Administration Support Services

Teaching Assistant – Six Sigma

August 2013 - April 2026

Southern Illinois University

Illinois, United States

August 2013 - April 2026

• Supported the delivery of Six Sigma Green and Black Belt programs for both undergraduate
and graduate students.
• Delivered instructional sessions on process improvement methodologies, including DMAIC and
statistical analysis concepts.
• Simplified complex engineering and quality concepts, improving student comprehension and
engagement.
• Assisted in curriculum development, lesson planning, and academic coordination to ensure
effective course delivery.
• Provided mentoring and academic support to students, strengthening their understanding of
Lean and Six Sigma practices.
• Collaborated with faculty to maintain high standards of teaching quality and course
effectiveness.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

مستشار صناعي واداري

January 2019 - January 2023

مكتب المستشار جلال البلوي

Tabouk, Saudi Arabia

January 2019 - January 2023

تقديم الاستشارات الصناعية والادارية في الجودة الشاملة

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Consulting

Project Management and HSE Consultant

January 2020 - August 2021

METHODS

Tabouk, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - August 2021

System Expert Method Company for the Consultant Contract of the Municipality of Tabuk Jan 2020 - Aug 2021 Evaluating the project requirements for the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia and adhering to the project management methodology criteria. Collaborating with the teamto set up and run the systemfor the Tabuk regions Project Management Office (PMO). Ensuring applying total quality management (TQM) principles to help the company achieve high-quality standards and stakeholders satisfaction. Ensuring that all projects adhere to the standards and specifications for their safety both before and during project execution. Serving as a consultant to the project contractor, assisting with compliance with project and safety regulations. Maintaining and managing water and air permits by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for numerous industrial and commercial sites Recommending changes through rigorous analysis and data collecting while monitoring for improvements using Lean Manufacturing Principles. Conducting facility and construction site audits to verify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance and make sure occupational exposure limits are not exceeded Performing regular checks to ensure continued compliance with quality and safety standards and implementing the TQM philosophy to gain major competitive advantages in the industry.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Construction and Building

Head of Business Development and Government Relations

June 2015 - February 2019

OZCO Companies Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2015 - February 2019

Creating organizational procedures through planning. Assuring process effectiveness, teaching team members six sigma techniques, and managing the implementation of lean systems throughout the entire organization. Interacting with government associations on behalf of the organization to guarantee that it complies with their requirements (short and long-term). Ensuring that the organization has all of the permits needed to operate. Establishing a current review procedure for data transfer across companies. Creating and controlling a plan to teach and train the Six Sigma solutions to the organizations employees. Ensuring the effectiveness of process mapping. Preparing research and comparing process maps with actual circumstances. Establishing a strategy and putting Lean Manufacturing concepts and processes into practice. Helping members create and implement lean systems for their departments, process flows, and overall company strategy. Ensuring that departmental actions adhere to business culture and policy. Taking part in the planning and development stages of a project.

Company industry:
Administration Support Services
Job role:
Research and Development

Manager of Engineering Department

December 2014 - June 2015

National Conf. and Tahina Factory for OZCO

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2014 - June 2015

Making sure that the Engineering department is managed, developed, planned, and organized. Collaborating with the GM to achieve predetermined goals and ensuring that all equipment is frequently serviced and operating at maximum efficiency to meet production needs. Organizing the workshop and office of the maintenance department. Creating inventory controls and maintenance material orders. Realizing the equipments capabilities, sources, and contracts. Locating and evaluating possible third-party businesses to collaborate with on machinery repair projects. Identifying all of the companys equipment. Evaluating the team and the environment. Specifying needs (staff/tools). Developing strategies by the conclusion of the third month. Reviewing and adhering to ISO guidelines and regulations. Sending an email to suppliers for the introduction. Creating a schedule for each machines maintenance on the site. Attending the 8 AM daily operations meeting. Setting up separate meetings with the logistic manager, production manager, and quality assurance manager to establish rapport, learn more, gather data, and address upcoming difficulties.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Engineering

Teacher Assistant

August 2013 - August 2014

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale, United States

August 2013 - August 2014

Company industry:
Higher Education
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Officer

June 2012 - April 2013

American Society for Quality (ASQ) at SIUC

Carbondale, United States

June 2012 - April 2013

Controlling the stock of office supplies and placing orders. Establishing a regular reporting schedule for costs and office budgets. Upkeeping and updating corporate databases. Setting up a file structure for crucial and private company documents. Responding to inquiries from customers and staff. Revising office regulations as necessary. Keeping a company calendar up to date and making appointments. Reserving conference rooms as needed. Sending out and keeping records of correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages). Creating reports and presentations using statistics as needed. Making travel and lodging arrangements. Planning internal and external events.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Administration

Six Sigma Black Belt

September 2012 - January 2013

Aisin MFG. Illinois

Carbondale, United States

September 2012 - January 2013

Designing effective experiments that maximize process learning and achieve process goals including cost, efficiency, and specification compliance.
Processing variation analysis is used to reduce variance and eliminate flaws in any process before attempting to enhance it.
Designing experiments (DOE) to determine the relationship between elements affecting a process and the output of that process, if necessary.
Managing cost-cutting programs from the divisional support function utilizing the Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, and Verify (DMAIC) process.
Creating a project planning database while managing productivity project plans and financial indicators utilizing the Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, and Verify (DMADV) approach.
Managing a cross-functional team of third-party logistics suppliers, customer support, and logistics, enhancing delivery-to-promise by lowering export documentation problems.

Company industry:
Industrial Engineering & Automation
Job role:
Research and Development

Engineering Department Manager

January 2012 - January 2013

Entaj Al Ghad Factories (OZCO Group)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - January 2013

• Delivered two Six Sigma Black Belt projects across manufacturing facilities, achieving significant
improvements in operational performance and product quality.
• Increased production line efficiency from 45% to 85%, driving substantial gains in productivity and
throughput.
• Led the redesign of a critical sunroof component for a new Toyota vehicle model, improving product
specifications and manufacturing performance.
• Generated cost savings exceeding $10 million by reducing in-call rework and optimizing production
processes for new product launches.
• Applied advanced Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC & DMADV) to analyze process variation, eliminate
defects, and enhance process capability.
• Designed and executed Design of Experiments (DOE) to identify key process drivers and optimize output
performance.
• Developed data-driven models and performance tracking systems to support continuous improvement
and financial impact analysis.

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Senior Environmental Engineer and Permit Engineer

November 2006 - December 2009

Royal Commission

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

November 2006 - December 2009

Managed and reviewed industrial permit applications for major projects, including environmental impact assessments (EIA), process flows, and technical specifications.

Issued and approved critical regulatory permits, including Permit to Construct (ECC) and Permit to Operate (EPO) for industrial facilities within Yanbu Industrial City.

Acted as a key liaison between regulatory authorities and industrial investors, ensuring full compliance with environmental and operational standards.

Conducted technical inspections and compliance audits across industrial facilities during construction and operational phases.

Contributed to environmental planning and industrial zoning, supporting the allocation of factory sites for new investors.

Participated in environmental incident investigations and provided recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Company industry:
Public Administration

Senior Environmental & Permit Engineer

November 2006 - December 2009

Royal Commission for Yanbu

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

November 2006 - December 2009

• Managed and reviewed industrial permit applications for major projects, including environmental
impact assessments (EIA), process flows, and technical specifications.
• Issued and approved critical regulatory permits, including Permit to Construct (ECC) and Permit to
Operate (EPO) for industrial facilities within Yanbu Industrial City.
• Acted as a key liaison between regulatory authorities and industrial investors, ensuring full compliance
with environmental and operational standards.
• Conducted technical inspections and compliance audits across industrial facilities during construction
and operational phases.
• Contributed to environmental planning and industrial zoning, supporting the allocation of factory sites
for new investors.
• Participated in environmental incident investigations and provided recommendations to ensure
regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Played a key role in reviewing and supporting major industrial projects, including petrochemical
facilities, ensuring alignment with Royal Commission regulations.

Company industry:
Public Administration

Education

Southern Illinois University

August 2014

August 2014

Master's degree, Master's Degree in Quality Engineering and Management

United States

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

Southern Illinois University

August 2014

August 2014

Master's degree, Quality Engineering and Management

United States

Southern Illinois University

May 2012

May 2012

Higher diploma, Mathematics And Engineering Technology

United States

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

Senior with a Degree in Industrial Technology

King AbdulAziz University

June 2006

June 2006

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's Degree in Petrochemical Engineering

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 3.16 out of 5

GPA (point): 3.16 out of 5

Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz university

June 2006

June 2006

Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Quality
Expert
Quality
Expert
Greenfield Projects
Expert
Greenfield Projects
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Networking Events
Expert
Networking Events
Expert
LEAN MANUFACTURING
Expert
LEAN MANUFACTURING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)
Expert
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Expert
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Expert
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Expert
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
RESEARCH
Expert
RESEARCH
Expert
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Expert
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
SAFETY STANDARDS
Expert
SAFETY STANDARDS
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
CORPORATE FORECASTING
Intermediate
CORPORATE FORECASTING
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
GROWTH STRATEGIES
Intermediate
GROWTH STRATEGIES
Intermediate
LEAN SIX SIGMA
Intermediate
LEAN SIX SIGMA
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

ASQ

OFFICER

February 2012

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Vikoma Hi-Sprint Deployment
Fire Safety Certification
Marine Oil Spill Response
Saudi Petrochemical Industry Program
Performance Management Program
Human Resource Management (Competency-Based)
Industrial Consulting Certification
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (ISO 31000:2018)
PMP® Preparation Course (35 PDUs)

Training
Level II Magnetic Particle Testing for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Body cots Materials Testing
Jan 2006
Level I Eddy Current Testing
Body cots Materials Testing
Jan 2006
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Level II Liquid Penetrates Testing (NDT)
Body cots Materials Testing
Jan 2006
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Performance Management
Career Development Program RC
Nov 2007
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3D Max Program
RC
Nov 2007
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Vikoma Hi-Sprint Deployment
ARAMCO
Apr 2008
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Saudi Arabia's Petrochemical Industry
RC
Nov 2008
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Human Resource Management Program Based on Competencies
RC
Apr 2009
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Marin Oil Spill
ARAMCO
May 2009
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OSHA 10-Hour Course Completion Card for General Industry
OSHA
May 2012
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Fire Safety
AFSSAC Arab Academy for Fire Fighter Safety and Security
Aug 2015
Integrated Management Internal Auditor Course (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018)
CPD Certification Service
Mar 2023
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training & Certification
CPD Certification Service
Feb 2023
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Certified Enterprise Risk Manager ISO 31000:2018 Training and Certification
CPD Certification Service
Jan 2023
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Hobbies

  • السباحة , القراءة, الخيل , متابعة الاقتصاد
    Implement lean manufacturing systems in over 5 companies Six Sigma black belt projects for two companies in the USA As a consultant Process maps and lean projects for 4 companies Implement preventive and productive maintenance for 3 factories. Maintained zero break down for 6 months for 3 factories.