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Fadi Aswad

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dynamic project management professional with expertise in IT service delivery and digital transformation. Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, optimize business processes, and lead teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in contract negotiation and stakeholder communication, ensuring project success and alignment with organisational objectives. Committed to leveraging advanced methodologies to drive impactful results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

EPMO Sr. Project Manager

Salam
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2021 - Current
  • Managed delivery of over 20 large-scale projects, driving operational productivity.
  • Contributed to development of Salam EMPO framework and reporting dashboard.
  • Executed high-level portfolio reporting to sectors' CxO.
  • Oversaw management of contractual agreements related to project execution.
  • Administered project budgets and finances throughout lifecycle.
  • Identified improvement areas via regular process audits, promoting continuous enhancement.
  • Facilitated training sessions to develop team competencies and skills.
  • Ensured strict adherence to quality standards across all project phases.

Project Manager

Lebara
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Defined project scope, milestones, and task allocation to ensure clear progress monitoring.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget through stringent cost controls.
  • Tracked project status, timelines, and action items from inception to completion.
  • Conducted technical and customer meetings to enhance communication and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
  • Generated project status reports to identify issues and propose corrective actions.
  • Evaluated project risks and feasibility, proactively implementing solutions to mitigate challenges.
  • Ensured project documentation adhered to internal quality standards.
  • Implemented change management processes to facilitate project updates and address resistance.

IT Service Manager and Service Delivery

Lebara
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2014 - 12.2020
  • Led timely delivery of technology projects in IT and Telecom, adhering to international standards.
  • Delivered Lebara MVNE swap project to enhance operational capabilities.
  • Developed ITSM framework for Lebara IT department to improve service management.
  • Negotiated contracts, defined SLAs, and managed MS vendor relationships effectively.
  • Executed service delivery and project operations whilst achieving compliance with ITIL processes.
  • Generated comprehensive reports on SLAs, scorecards, and KPIs for senior management reviews.
  • Managed ITSM and NOC operations, ensuring efficient service delivery through effective ITIL practices.


IT Help-desk Manager

Huawei Technologies
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2009 - 06.2014
  • Led Service Desk and End User Support teams of 25 staff, servicing over 5000 clients.
  • Managed IT helpdesk operations to ensure efficient customer service delivery.
  • Oversaw incident and problem processes, ensuring adherence to SLAs and quality standards.
  • Trained junior staff in best practice procedures to enhance team capabilities.
  • Conducted weekly team meetings to address ongoing issues and discuss resolutions.
  • Implemented a rotating shift schedule to guarantee continuous availability of support services.
  • Performed regular audits of incident reports, identifying recurring problems for long-term solutions.
  • Monitored key performance indicators to uphold high-quality service delivery.

Help and Support Tech

Microsoft
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2008 - 05.2009
  • Conducted routine audits of systems and software to confirm effectiveness.
  • Supported roll-out of new applications, resulting in enhanced organizational productivity.
  • Prioritized help desk requests by urgency, ensuring timely assistance.
  • Troubleshot issues with printers, scanners, and copiers to maintain uninterrupted operations.

System Integrator – Co-Op Training Program

Ericson
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2007 - 02.2008

Co-Op Intern

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Cardiff Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
2022 - 2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Prince Sultan University
Saudi Arabia
2001 - 2007

Skills

  • PMO development experience
  • Digital transformation expertise
  • Project lifecycle management
  • IT infrastructure knowledge
  • Contract negotiation and administration
  • Team leadership skills
  • Process mapping techniques
  • Business intelligence (BI)
  • Customer value management (CVM)
  • Revenue assurance and fraud management (RA/FM)
  • Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) knowledge
  • Business support systems (BSS)
  • Service level agreements (SLA) management
  • Key performance indicators (KPI) analysis
  • IT service management (ITSM)

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Certification

  • PMP trained -Trained
  • Togaf 9.2 -Trained
  • ITIL v3 foundation - certified
  • ITIL v3 practitioner - certified
  • Six sigma green belt - certified
  • Certified Data Canter professional (CDCP) - certified

Timeline

EPMO Sr. Project Manager

Salam
12.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Lebara
12.2020 - 12.2021

IT Service Manager and Service Delivery

Lebara
07.2014 - 12.2020

IT Help-desk Manager

Huawei Technologies
12.2009 - 06.2014

Help and Support Tech

Microsoft
09.2008 - 05.2009

System Integrator – Co-Op Training Program

Ericson
06.2007 - 02.2008

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Cardiff Metropolitan University
2022 - 2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Prince Sultan University
2001 - 2007
Fadi Aswad