Suleiman Shannak - MSc, AORS, SMC, ChMC, CEC, MPM, Senior Consulting Manager

Suleiman Shannak - MSc, AORS, SMC, ChMC, CEC, MPM

Senior Consulting Manager

PwC

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, Master of Information Technology, Management and Organizational Change
Experience
22 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 3 Months

Senior Consulting Manager at PwC
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since February 2017

- Managed & facilitated designing & implementing six national transformation programs across several governmental entities

- Led the execution of the national strategy for private sector development portfolio ($ 53B)

- Participated in establishing and operating Strategy Management Office (SMO) & Project Management Office (PMO) for governmental entities

Clients: Ministry of Economy & Planning, Delivery Unit, National Center for Privatization, Ministry of Housing, Real Estate Development Fund (REFD), Non-oil Revenues Department

Consulting Manager at KPMG
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2015 to January 2017
Managing Partner at SRS International
  • Jordan - Amman
  • July 2014 to May 2015

Responsible for:

• Setting and implementing the company overall strategy and key performance indicators.
• Promoting SRS International services
• Leading the consulting team.
• Providing consulting and training services in the Strategic planning, Business Planning, Marketing Planning, Feasibility Studies, Project Management and HR Planning fields.

Accomplished Projects


• Ministry of Water & Irrigation Strategic Plan - Jordan
• White Beds Society Strategic Plan
• Start Your Own Business - Entrepreneurship Program - FINCA/USAID

Freelance Lead Consultant at Devoteam
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2014 to January 2015

Responsible for:

• Leading the consulting team.
• Providing consulting and training services

Accomplished Projects

• Tatweer Educational Transportation Services Company Strategic Plan - Saudi Arabia
• National Water Company (NWC) Market Research Methodology - Saudi Arabia
• Troubled Projects - Tendering Management Project for Ministry of Economy & Planning - Saudi Arabia
• Change Management Methodology - Devoteam - Saudi Arabia

General Manager at Euro-Jordanian Advanced Business Institute (EJABI) / Amman Chamber of Industry
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2011 to June 2014

Responsible for:

• Increasing the management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, inspiring and disciplining the team; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; providing educational opportunities.
• Developing and implementing the organization strategic plan.
• Accomplishing subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making mid-course corrections.
• Building the organization image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees besides enforcing ethical business practices.
• Maintaining the quality of the organization services by establishing and enforcing high organizational standards.
• Leading and motivating the team to accomplish the related results as needed.

Sample of Accomplishments

• Planned and accomplished a national EU-funded entrepreneurship program titled "Start Your Own Business"
• Planned and accomplished a national EU-funded business plan completion titled "Baladyati, the completion included providing entrepreneurship training and mentoring services within three governorates
• Developed a comprehensive agile strategy with the required KPIs to measure and monitor the performance of the organization; launched number of new initiatives to ease the implementation of the new strategy
• Collaborated and partnered with reputable organizations such as The German Senior Experts Services (SES), The German Jordanian University, USAID and Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) to join forces and work on joint projects.
• Developed number of unique customized program such as Musanda a coaching program that enables developing effective business plans for SMEs
• Getting exclusive representation of Missouri State University to deliver 17 professional certificate in Jordan
• Developed strategic & innovative thinking practice through a change management program for EJABI team

Mentor at Mowgli Foundation
  • United Kingdom
  • December 2010 to December 2011

Provide professional mentoring services to entrepreneurs in the Middle East

Part-Time Lecturer at The University of Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2009 to May 2011

Teaching:

• Entrepreneurship
• Organization Behavior
• Principles of Management
• Business Communication

Levant Manager at Assoccition for Professional and Executive Learning (ASPEL) International NGO
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2009 to February 2011

Responsible for:
• Business development
• Professional support
• Training companies & individuals evaluation
• Developing the Leadership Body of Knowledge Book

Executive Director at SRS International
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2009 to February 2011

Responsible for:
• Business development
• Providing consulting services in the Strategic planning, Business Planning, Marketing Planning and HR Planning fields.
• HRM Training, Feasibility Study Training, Market Study Training, Strategic Planning Training, Organizational Change Training, Soft Skills Training, Leadership Training, Innovation Training and Project Management Training

Sample of Projects Accomplished

2010 Pricing and Demand Forecasting Strategies Training - Amman Chamber of Industry
2010 Business Plans Training - Amman Chamber of Industry
2010 Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - Jordan Furniture Exporters & Manufacturers Association (JFEMA)
2010 Strategic Management Training - National Bank of Kuwait
2010 Prefeasibility Study for Short-Stay Apartments
2010 A1 Market Research and Business Plan
2010 Candidates Assessment Consulting Services - Civil Service Bureau
2010 Bashiti Hardware Organization Development Project
2010 Advanced Selling Skills - Sanyoora
2010 HRM Training Amman Chamber of Commerce
2009 Feasibility Study Seminar - JU
2009 Building Effective Teams Training (Public Course)
2009 Feasibility Study - AlRayah events management
2009 Communication Skills (Writing Effective Proposals and Researches) Pharma International
2009 Learning for Action Coaching Session - British Universities Alumni (British Council)
2009 Effective Communication Skills and Problem Solving Training Session - Public Security Department

Assistant Manager at Arab Bank PLC
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2008 to August 2009

Responsible for:
• Strategic compliance program planning and monitoring
• Identifying and analyzing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Identifying and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Sample of Projects Accomplished
2009 Developing GRC Program (Portfolio Management)
2009 Countries Compliance Strategic Plan
2009 Compliance Program Enhancement
2009 Countries Risk Profile
2009 Key Performance Indicators Enhancement
2009 Key Risk Indicators Enhancement
2009 Risk Identification and Monitoring Tools Enhancement

Strategy Consultant - Projects Manager at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Organisation (TAGorg)
  • Jordan
  • May 2005 to December 2008

Responsible for:

• Business planning, strategic planning and strategic organizational change planning.
• Preparing and evaluating tenders and proposals.
• Conducting and developing market research, sectoral studies, and feasibility studies.
• Developing marketing strategies and action plans.
• In-house and tailored training in the strategic planning, business planning, marketing and HR fields.

Sample of Accomplished Programs/Projects:

• Enhanced Productivity Program Evaluation - United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
• Business Plan development for Indoor Furniture Company
• Diagnostic Study & Market Strategy Development for Abdin Establishment
• Corporate Strategy Development for Ready Mix Concrete
• Development of Knowledge Stations 3rd Generation Strategy - USAID
• Change Management Component for Jordan Kuwaiti Bank COBIT Project
• Feasibility Study for Establishing Insurance Studies Training Center
• Feasibility Study for Establishing Commercial Mall
• Electricity Regulatory Commission Organizational Development Program - European Commission
• Change Management Strategy for Eureka - Kuwait

Softwear Engineer at Financial Investment Company for Shares and Bonds (FIC)
  • Jordan
  • January 2003 to April 2005

•Developing, maintaining the applications and training the end-users.

Software Engineer at Tractors and Earth Moving Company
  • Jordan
  • January 2002 to December 2003

•Developing, maintaining the applications and training the end-users.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Information Technology, Management and Organizational Change
  • at Lancaster University (6-star management school)
  • October 2007

The program is run in collaboration with Accenture Consulting and SAP. It has a specialized curriculum with particular emphasis on the following areas; • Strategic management • Knowledge transfer / management • Problem solving methodologies • Project management • Systemic interventions / consulting • Change management

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at The University of Jordan
  • February 2005

The program modules concentrating upon the following areas; • Software engineering • Systems management, analysis and design • Database management • Networking

Bayt Tests

Human Resource Test
Score 80%

Specialties & Skills

Strategic Planning
Entrepreneurship
Human Development
Marketing Intelligence
Mentoring
Managerial, analytical and problem solving skills.
Insight in data gathering and analysing methods
Communication and project management skills
Creativity, maturity and ability to take initiatives
Ability to work under pressure
Team spirit and player
Computer and Business Tools
Social Media Influencer

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Member
  • July 2007
Strategic Management Society (SMS)
  • Member
  • December 2007
The Operational Research Society (The OR society)
  • Member
  • July 2007
System Dynamics Society
  • Member
  • July 2007
The UK Systems Society (UKSS)
  • Member
  • July 2007
The American Academy of Project Management
  • Member
  • July 2007
Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultants
  • Member
  • July 2007
Arab Knowledge and Management Society
  • Member
  • December 2005

Training and Certifications

Certified Master Project Manager (MPM) (Certificate)
Certified Strategic Management Consultant (SMC) (Certificate)
Certified Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) (Certificate)
Certified E-Commerce Consultant (CEC) (Certificate)
Certified Associate of OR Society (AORS) (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Swiming
  • Football
  • Squash
  • Traveling