سعد دراني, General Manager

سعد دراني

General Manager

The City Schools

البلد
باكستان
التعليم
ماجستير, Information Technology
الخبرات
19 years, 8 أشهر

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :19 years, 8 أشهر

General Manager في The City Schools
  • باكستان - لاهور
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ يونيو 2023

+ Leading IT operations
+ Overseeing key projects for .Net applications ERP & Cloud Infra.
+ Designing and implementing IT Governance policies.
+ Reporting IT Governance and Projects updated to BOD.

Head of PMO, Digital Transformation في Interloop Ltd.
  • باكستان - فيصل أباد
  • يونيو 2019 إلى مايو 2023

+ Established PMO Governance structure for Vision 2025
+ Heading PMO for integrated Digital Transformation programs
+ Managing overall budget for multiple Digital Thrust programs
+ Managing Looptrace program for traceability, tracking & transparency
+ Delivered first Datatex ERP Implementation in Pakistan
+ Managed Oracle EBS improvement initiative
+ Delivered first RPA solution for automated order processing
+ Project Governance (PPM) advisor to CEO.

General Manager, EPMO في Toyota Motors (ALJ)
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - جدة
  • مايو 2015 إلى أبريل 2018

+ Established PMO Governance structure for the organization.
+ Oversaw multiple programs across Saudi Arabia worth $27 million.
+ Headed organizational restructuring initiatives from corporate office.
+ Managed multiple virtual teams. (30+ resources) across the region.
+ Steered integrated programs to successful delivery.
+ Managed budgets, capacities and resource deployment strategies
+ Guided project teams in managing internal and external stakeholders.
+ Reported periodically on Benefit Realization, Risks, Opportunities and overall progress to the President.
+ Drove changes in policies and procedures, pertaining implementation.

Program Manager في National Commercial Bank
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - جدة
  • أغسطس 2010 إلى أبريل 2015

+ Delivered program worth $35 million
+ Managed multiple virtual teams of 100+ resources across the region.
+ Monitored key Change Management processes.
+ Ensured best practices across all projects to ensure program benefits.
+ Regulated Risk Management and executed mitigation actions required.
+ Managed key internal and external stakeholders.
+ Performed benefit realization analysis and steered changes accordingly.
+ Presented periodic Status Reports to CEO and Board of Directors.

Training Manager (Volunteer) في PMI Lahore Chapter
  • باكستان - لاهور
  • يناير 2009 إلى أبريل 2010

+ Developed training schedules for PMI Lahore Chapter.
+ Designed and produced training material.
+ Managed training sessions
+ Reported to the Chapter President

Project Manager في Arwentech (Pvt) Ltd.
  • باكستان - لاهور
  • ديسمبر 2007 إلى ديسمبر 2008

+ Led multiple IT projects, across Pakistan.
+ Steered multiple project teams simultaneously.
+ Prepared key plans, formalizing timelines, scope and budget.
+ Managed stakeholder expectations.
+ Led vendor selection process and managed multiple vendors.
+ Drove change management through change control board.
+ Produced status reports for Project Steering Committee.
+ Maintained documentation for all projects assigned.

Assistant Project Manager في Punjab Information Technology Board
  • باكستان - لاهور
  • يوليو 2004 إلى نوفمبر 2007

+ Designed and Implemented IT infrastructure for major Government dep.
+ Successfully delivered multiple key projects.
+ Recruited and deployed project resources across the Punjab province.
+ Managed multiple resources all over the region. (20+ resources)
+ Produced periodic Project Status Reports for Chairman of the Board.
+ Member of project recruitment and performance committees.
+ Assisted the Chairman in standardizing IT/PM policies and procedures.

Assistant Network Administrator في Punjab University College of Information Technology
  • باكستان - لاهور
  • يناير 2003 إلى يناير 2004

+ Project team member for developing a network of 600+ nodes.
+ Key resource in “Data Center” design and implementation.
+ Configured and Managed “Linux and Windows Servers” for the “Data Center”.

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Information Technology
  • في Punjab University College of Information Technology
  • أغسطس 2005

I earned Masters of Science Degree with specialization in Information Technology (MSc Information Technology).

دبلوم, Information Technology
  • في Pakistan Institute of Management Sciences & Technology
  • سبتمبر 2002
بكالوريوس, Commerce/ Banking
  • في Hailey College of Commerce
  • يناير 2002

Specialties & Skills

Reporting
Project Documentation
Conflict Management
People Management
Communications
Teamwork & Leadership
Digital Transformation
People Management
Program Management
Portfolio Management
Change Management
Budget Management
Stakeholder Management
Agile & Scrum Methodologies

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
الأوردو
اللغة الأم
العربية
مبتدئ

العضويات

Project Management Institute
  • Member
  • February 2007
PMI, Lahore Chapter
  • Member
  • February 2007

التدريب و الشهادات

PMP (Project Management Professional) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2007
صالحة لغاية:
June 2023
Powerful Presentation Workshop (Communication Skills) (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Life Skills Studio
تاريخ الدورة:
September 2006
المدة:
24 ساعة
PMP Training (PMBOK 4th Edition), (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
PMI (Lahore Chapter)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2009
المدة:
35 ساعة
PMP Training (PMBOK 3rd Edition) (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
PMI Lahore Chapter
تاريخ الدورة:
February 2007
المدة:
35 ساعة
Clarity PPM Training (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
NCB
تاريخ الدورة:
March 2014
Project/Program Management (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
NCB Training Center
تاريخ الدورة:
February 2013
(الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
July 2009
صالحة لغاية:
July 2009
Mobile Technologies (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Accumulate, Sweden.
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2012
Microsoft Server Technologies (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Expert Academy, Pakistan.
تاريخ الدورة:
July 2009
Project Management (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Expert Academy, Pakistan.
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2009