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Waheed Al-Jaroudi, Project Management Specialist – Unit Head

Waheed Al-Jaroudi

Project Management Specialist – Unit Head·Saudi Aramco

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 6 months

Project Management Specialist – Unit Head

January 2019 - Present

Saudi Aramco

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Hybrid

January 2019 - Present

• Lead enterprise-level Project Control and Performance Management functions for capital
programs exceeding $7B across infrastructure, housing, utilities, and community
development initiatives.
• Direct a multidisciplinary organization of 25+ professionals across cost control, scheduling,
contract administration, and performance reporting functions.
• Established governance frameworks, internal control procedures, and KPI monitoring
systems aligned with executive reporting requirements.
• Managed performance tracking and reporting for more than 30 major capital and BI projects
across the Kingdom.
• Led strategic coordination with investors, government stakeholders, contractors, and
executive management for PPP development initiatives.
• Selected as Department Focal Point for major operational audits, compliance reviews, and
organizational excellence assessments.
• Contributed to organizational restructuring initiatives resulting in successful implementation
of revised operational structures.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Unit Head, Specialist

December 2014 - Present

Saudi Aramco

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

December 2014 - Present

Led PPP Post-Transaction Execution Unit; Led project control unit in community projects Department, tracking and reporting projects performance.
Led and managed strategic business planning and performance management activities for the community facilities department under both Project Control and Planning Divisions.
Tracked and monitored project KPIs and provided required reporting to the top management.
Coordinated and performed several financial and operational audits for all operational divisions.
Managed and designed detailed pro-forma merger models for organization structure proposals, developed multi-level job descriptions and aligned various departmental processes, as well as development of the Department strategic objectives and KPIs.
Formalized inclusive departmental transformation plan covering more than 20 strategic initiatives.
Achieved cost & improving cost efficiency by 15% of full year budget.
Led Operational Excellence Group and Implemented OE Model within the Department. Established and measured more than 120 business KPIs, and conduct annual assessment for all Divisions.
Developed revised problem solving and critical thinking training process with step by step approach for the Department staff.
Developed and Implement regional quality skills matrix for all quality personnel to establish baseline for skills expectations and development planning.
Attended several Management & Leadership series part of the Company Training Program - specific for Leaders.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Senior Planning & Performance Analyst

January 2014 - January 2019

Saudi Aramco

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Hybrid

January 2014 - January 2019

• Managed strategic planning, business performance, and operational excellence activities
with oversight of operational budgets exceeding $30MM.
• Designed and implemented Operational Excellence frameworks incorporating more than
120 KPIs and performance indicators.
• Achieved cost avoidance exceeding $5MM and recurring annual savings of $2.5MM through
performance optimization initiatives.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by 15% annually through process improvement and
performance monitoring programs.
• Developed enterprise business planning frameworks supporting more than 20 strategic
initiatives.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

FACILITY PROJECT ENGINEER

June 2006 - October 2014

JAL INTERNATIONAL

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

June 2006 - October 2014

Community Services/Saudi Aramco; Duties include: Organize and manage facilities projects from design to construction phase in coordination with end-users, lead work control section for facility maintenance group, lead project commissioning phase for two mega projects in Western and Eastern Regions, Involved in preparing and reviewing facilities project cost estimation, manage facilities construction activities, collaborate on the annual facility management plan, and assist in the development of a Capital plan of the Division.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Project Facility Engineer

January 2006 - January 2013

JAL International

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Hybrid

January 2006 - January 2013

• Coordinated community project designs, contractual processes, and engineering support
activities for major projects.
• Led construction and commissioning activities in coordination with government entities,
municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Managed facility management services, maintenance operations, and technical support for
Central Area facilities.
• Led annual T&I inspection activities with successful operational outcomes.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Education

Swiss Business

June 2019

June 2019

Master's degree, MBA

Bahrain

Swiss Business School

January 2019

January 2019

Master's degree, MBA - Project Management

Bahrain

KFUPM

January 2004

January 2004

Bachelor's degree, APPLIED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Saudi Arabia

B.S. degree in Applied Mechanical Engineering

KFUPM

January 2004

January 2004

Bachelor's degree, Applied Mechanical Engineering

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Operational Excellence
Expert
Operational Excellence
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Facility Operations
Expert
Facility Operations
Expert
Behavioural Leadership
Expert
Behavioural Leadership
Expert
Coaching
Expert
Coaching
Expert
KPI Establishments
Expert
KPI Establishments
Expert
Organization Structuring
Expert
Organization Structuring
Expert
Business performance Analysis
Expert
Business performance Analysis
Expert
Cost Sheet Analysis
Expert
Cost Sheet Analysis
Expert
operations management
Expert
operations management
Expert
people management
Expert
people management
Expert
planning
Expert
planning
Expert
problem solving
Expert
problem solving
Expert
Engineering Support
Expert
Engineering Support
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Commercial Buildings
Expert
Commercial Buildings
Expert
Facility Operations
Expert
Facility Operations
Expert
Safety Management Systems
Expert
Safety Management Systems
Expert
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Intermediate
PROJECT CONTROLS
Intermediate
PROJECT CONTROLS
Intermediate
RESTRUCTURING BUSINESS
Intermediate
RESTRUCTURING BUSINESS
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Memberships

PMI

MEMBER

June 2010

AQS

MEMBER

June 2010

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Executive Leadership Series
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Lead Operational Excellence Assessor
PMP® – Project Management Professional
PMP
Aug 2017 - Aug 2021
ISO 9001:2018 Lead Auditor
Oct 2019

Training
Financial Performance Management Certificate
Saudi Aramco
Apr 2018
Certified Operational Excellence Assessor
Saudi Aramco
May 2017