ABDULAZIZ ALZAAQI
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced in strategy and project management and the execution of Technology, Cybersecurity and Transformational projects. Achieving strategic goals and building relationship is no longer a job position for me to seek as a career, it has transformed into a passion and personal accountability to assist fellow employees to shift their mindset and perception to belong to a brand oriented entity by utilizing my knowledge, skills and all experiences to discover new business opportunities, through networking, doing more, and meeting management, customers, and shareholders expectations
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Strategy & PMO Manager
Alinma Bank
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2023 - Current
- Managing the project portfolio and ensuring effective project management practices are in place
- Working closely with senior leadership to define the strategic objectives and goals of the organization
- Translates objectives into actionable initiatives and projects
- Manage budgets
- Establish and maintain a project portfolio management process
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure projects are properly scoped, resourced, and executed according to established standards and guidelines
- Developing and implementing standardized project management methodologies, tools, and templates
- Provide guidance and support to project managers, helping them enhance their skills and capabilities
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination, ensuring that different teams are aligned towards common goals
PMO - Project Senior Specialist
The Mediterranean And Gulf Reinsurance, MEDGULF
Riyadh
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Designed project presentations and reports for top management
- Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes
- Determined project schedules and maintained timeline efficiency using proactive adjustments to workflow
- Delivered on revenue targets and service KPIs
- Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous practical experience for optimal project progress
- Built positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
Cyber Security Project Specialist
The Mediterranean And Gulf Reinsurance, MEDGULF
Riyadh
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Defined project scope, guidelines, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans
- Minimized accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures
- Provided weekly performance feedback on resource allocation, risks, issues and schedule adherence, keeping project teams on track
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft strategic, realistic project schedules and plans
- Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
PMO - Project Specialist
The Mediterranean And Gulf Reinsurance, MEDGULF
Riyadh
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams
- Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes
- Determined project schedules and maintained timeline efficiency using proactive adjustments to workflow
- Delivered on revenue targets and service KPIs
- Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous practical experience for optimal project progress
- Built positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
Senior Specialist - Training and Quality
American Express Saudi
Riyadh
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Saudi Arabia
- Adapted session delivery to meet specific needs of professional learners within different environments
- Formulated training and development programs to capture measurable improvements
- Developed soft skills by providing training in time-management, problem-solving, and effective communication
- Increased accessibility to training workshops and materials by catering to specific requests
- Planned training schedules, prepared materials and booked necessary rooms and facilities
- Outlined HR objectives and assessed learning outcomes to guide planning activities.
Training Specialist
American Express Saudi
Riyadh
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Arabia
- Trained newly joined employees - Induction Program
- Designed in house training material
- Researched external training programs
- Managed training evaluation of employees
- Reported and provided feedback to management across different functions
- Delivering compliance courses (Anti-Money Laundering, etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Finance
Saudi Electronic University
01.2021
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Henderson State University
08.2012
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University of South Alabama
01.2012
Skills
- Strategy management
- Portfolio management
- Process improvement
- KPI review and management
- Cybersecurity Tools Implementation
- Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid Projects Management
- Sprint planning
- Systems implementation and Integration
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Cost control
- Key stakeholder engagement
Certification
- PMP
- IPMO-P
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Strategy & PMO Manager
Alinma Bank
02.2023 - Current
PMO - Project Senior Specialist
The Mediterranean And Gulf Reinsurance, MEDGULF
06.2022 - 02.2023
Cyber Security Project Specialist
The Mediterranean And Gulf Reinsurance, MEDGULF
06.2021 - 06.2022
PMO - Project Specialist
The Mediterranean And Gulf Reinsurance, MEDGULF
04.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Specialist - Training and Quality
American Express Saudi
01.2016 - 05.2017
Training Specialist
American Express Saudi
02.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Finance
Saudi Electronic University
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Henderson State University
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University of South Alabama
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