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Ahmed Hussein

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in IT project management, ERP (NetSuite, Oracle), CRM, and digital transformation. Expertise in leading large-scale projects across multiple industries including, automotive, manufacturing, and retail. Proven track record of overcoming complex challenges, delivering projects within scope, and enhancing client satisfaction by implementing effective solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Project Manager

Ironborn
8 2024 - Current
  • Manage NetSuite ERP implementations from initiation to support.
  • Help customers in the ERP selection process.
  • Manage and support customers' optimization process.
  • Manage the delivery team forecast and allocation.
  • Support at the presales activities.


Sr. Project Manager

Annexa
11.2022 - 05.2024

Goal: Achieve a better ratio for the ERP project completion within the budget.

Situation: Faced significant project delays due to resource constraints and misaligned project plans.

Action: Optimized resource forecast and allocation, closely monitored project progress, and adjusted team assignments as needed. Developed comprehensive risk management plans to minimize project delays and budget overruns.

Result: Improved project completion within the budget rate by 20%.



Customers/Verticals: Automotive, Retail, Manufacturing, Pet Food, And Entertainment.

Sr. Project Manager

Oracle NetSuite
03.2019 - 08.2022

Goal: Execute ERP implementation projects valued at over $5 million annually, and cultivate and expand a Services Hub in Dubai and Cairo.

Situation: Challenging, demanding customers; inexperienced team members; and a huge number of projects.

Action: Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth. Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals. Multitasking, proper project planning, and best time utilization.

Result: Achieved the organization's goals and objectives, Enhanced project delivery frameworks.


Customers/Verticals: Retail, Shipping, Sports, and Education.

Senior Project Manager

Wipro Limited UAE
12.2015 - 03.2019

Goal: Implement a complex transportation and fleet management solution and implement a new technology to automate the Dubai driving test.

Situation: New technologies, complex development, and management of multiple stakeholders.

Action: Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations. Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization's benefit. Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs

Result: A successful niche technology project (1st in the world). Delivery of an $8M project successfully on time and within budget.


Project Types: Oracle ERP, Transportation, Content Management, Low-Code Platform, Fleet Management, and Smart Cities.

IT Delivery Manager

Catalyst Business Partners UAE
11.2007 - 11.2015

Goal: Manage a team of top performers to deliver unique IT solutions. Maintain a high-quality delivery and ensure customer happiness.

Situation: Multi-lingual, cultural team members. Managing delivery in different countries.

Action: Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations. Facilitated knowledge-sharing and skill-development workshops for project team members. Participated in delivering solution architecture that meets the customer requirements.

Result: Africa's Best Oracle Partner for 3 years.


Customers/Verticals:Banking, Government, Aviation, pharmaceutical, and Teleco.

Oracle Financial Consultant

Raya Consulting
03.2003 - 11.2007
  • Managed and delivered a high-class ERP implementation for a variety of prestigious customers
  • Responsible for End-to-end project implementation including Analysis, Solution Design, Configuration, Training, and Testing

Education

Accounting | B Sc. -

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt

PMP

Project Management Institute
06.2024

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management Methodologies

Conflict Resolution

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Time Management

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a consistent outstanding performance rating annually.
  • Achieved a significant 30% growth in consecutive fiscal periods.
  • Recipient of the prestigious 2020 Angela Merkel Award for Best Politician.
  • Winner of the coveted 2021 Take the Heat to the Wall Award.

Software

MS Project

Jira

Oracle EBS

Oracle NetSuite

SmartSheet

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager

Annexa
11.2022 - 05.2024

Sr. Project Manager

Oracle NetSuite
03.2019 - 08.2022

Senior Project Manager

Wipro Limited UAE
12.2015 - 03.2019

IT Delivery Manager

Catalyst Business Partners UAE
11.2007 - 11.2015

Oracle Financial Consultant

Raya Consulting
03.2003 - 11.2007

Sr. Project Manager

Ironborn
8 2024 - Current

Accounting | B Sc. -

Ain Shams University

PMP

Project Management Institute
Ahmed Hussein