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Ahmed  Alnajjar

Ahmed Alnajjar

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced PMO professional focused on optimising project delivery and operational excellence. Skilled in implementing strategic frameworks and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives. Capable of aligning project initiatives with company goals through meticulous planning and resource management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

PMO Manager

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11.2023 - Current
  • Working at the largest automotive dealership in KSA, composed of 18 Business Unit Portfolios (Luxury, Mainstream, and Commercial).
  • Working at the Facilities Management Department.
  • Working on 18 different portfolios across 211 projects with a total of SAR 350M.

Responsibilities:-

  • Collaborating in developing (SLAs, Policies, Procedures, and Processes) with top management.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop realistic project schedules and plans, road map strategies, including CAPEX and budget allocation.
  • Driving projects from the initial phase to the commissioning phase, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and permits.
  • Streamlining project delivery by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
  • Oversing project progress through the PMO action plan to ensure compliance with approved timelines, costs, quality, and CI standards.
  • Tracking and communicating project status, timelines, and action items from project inception to delivery.
  • Developed a top-level live dashboard to provide insights into the real-time tracking of the performance of the project.
  • Developed standardised project management templates to enhance consistency.
  • Data analysis and sharing necessary reports with stakeholders and top management.
  • Facilitating weekly meetings with stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure alignment on project goals.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve project management practices and the project management life cycle to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Project Manager, PMO

Petromin Corporation
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Worked at the Network Planning Development Department.
  • Directly worked on +150 projects in different business verticals.

Responsibilities:-

  • Developing Policies, Procedures, and Processes in cooperation with top management.
  • Delivering projects from the initial phase to the closing phase.
  • Reviewing and approving (project charter, cost estimates, detailed packages, project plans, CAPEX allocation, positive and negative variations, invoices, and project-related documentation).
  • Collaborating in attending meetings with all stakeholders.
  • Monitor and control progress, including cost, time, and quality.
  • Closely following up with all contractors and suppliers on a daily basis to maintain project delivery.
  • Leading a supervision team.
  • Sharing necessary reports with top management.
  • Snagging, verifying, and handing over to commissioning.

Project Manager (Freelance)

Integrated Planning for Management Consulting
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.

Project Planning Engineer

National Water Company
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • PMC at the National Water Company NWC (Client).
  • Supervision on the National Transformation Program of 2020.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

University of Business and Technology
Saudi Arabia
01.2012 - 07.2016

Skills

  • Portfolio management
  • Program management
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Leadership skills
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Office
  • Power BI

Certification

Project Management Professional PMP®

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Courses

  • Leadership Development Program 40 hr. (KAU)
  • Project Management Professional PMP 70 PDUs. (PMI)
  • Occupational Safety and Health OSHA 30 hr. (OSHA)
  • English Language Proficiency Level. (BU)
  • Facilities Maintenance Planning.
  • Primavera P6 Planning and Scheduling.

Timeline

PMO Manager

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
11.2023 - Current

Project Manager, PMO

Petromin Corporation
07.2021 - 11.2023

Project Manager (Freelance)

Integrated Planning for Management Consulting
01.2019 - 01.2022

Project Planning Engineer

National Water Company
08.2016 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

University of Business and Technology
01.2012 - 07.2016
Ahmed Alnajjar