Hassan Gharawi
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in Strategy and Business Planning, Program and Project Management, and Consulting, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication abilities. Certified in C-SBP, PgMP, PMP and PRINCE2, proficient in Microsoft Project, Committed to driving efficiency and achieving programme objectives through visionary thinking and effective stakeholder relationship management.
Seasoned professional with focus on IT systems architecture and design. Drives transformative business outcomes by creating robust, scalable solutions tailored to organisational needs. Leverages deep expertise in system integration, cloud computing, and security to deliver seamless, high-performance IT environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
IT systems architect
SDAIA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - Current
- Led software development projects to increase operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams for the design of efficient IT structures.
- Collaborated on enterprise-wide software installations, driving technology modernisation initiatives.
- Provided strategic direction to junior architects, fostering a culture of learning and development.
- Deployed advanced IT architectures to meet business needs.
- Defined functionality of systems by correctly understanding and documenting non-functional requirements.
- Ensured quality standards by testing software, using unit and integration testing methodologies.
- Prepared proposals outlining requirements, potential solutions and required resources, timelines and costs to achieve objectives.
Program Manager
SDAIA-NIC
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, ensuring seamless integration of various components.
- Implemented strategic initiatives that improved overall operational efficiency and streamlined processes, resulting in cost savings and increased productivity.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and team members, facilitating open communication and collaboration to achieve project objectives.
- Developed and executed comprehensive project plans, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
- Mentored and coached team members, cultivating a high-performance culture and fostering professional growth and development within the organization.
- Successfully resolved critical project issues and conflicts, maintaining a positive team morale and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented a comprehensive risk management strategy, minimizing project risks.
Project Manager
SDAIA-NIC
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Implement an API Business Bus for seamless service provision and consumption. (SIP Project)
- Develop a mobile app for field guards mobility needs. (Midan Project)
- Leading a comprehensive Judicial Organization solution, covering management systems and judicial processes. (CIP Project)
- Host a large, multi-sector system for diverse requirements.(Case management Project)
- Prepare RFPs for multiple projects and analyze bidder offers.
- Effectively communicated project progress, updates, and deliverables to stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust throughout the project lifecycle.
- Delivered high-quality projects that met or exceeded client expectations, resulting in positive feedback and continued business opportunities.
Computer Programmer
NIC
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Successfully identified and resolved critical bugs and issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, error-free software products to clients.
- Led the development of a user-friendly interface, leading to improved user experience and higher customer satisfaction rates.
Computer Programmer
Shaybah Al Jazeera Contracting Co. Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Developing Purchasing System and Document Management System.
- Successfully delivered product on time as required and expectations.
Education
Diploma - Computer Programming
The Institute of Public Administrative
Intensive English for Communication course - undefined
SDSU, San Diego State University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor degree - Business Administration
Al-Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University
Skills
- Strategy and Business Planning
- Programme governance
- Project Management
- Decision-Making
- IT Consulting
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivation
- Time Management
- Team-Building
- Adaptability
- Cross-Functional coordination
- Visionary thinking
- Programme performance metrics
- Cost control management
- Work breakdown structure expertise
- Prince2 certification
- PMP certified
- Prince2 methodology expertise
- Microsoft project proficiency
- Earned value analysis
- Communication excellence
- Project recovery capabilities
- Negotiation mastery
- Leadership development
- Efficiency programme management
- Setting programme objectives
- Fluency in English
- Quality control oversight
- Scheduling programme delivery
- Customer relationship management
- Exceptional communication skills
- Documentation expertise
- Six Sigma
- Contract negotiation
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Project lifecycle management
- Microsoft Project
- Stakeholder consultation
- Change management
- Effective communication
- Outstanding presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Opportunity and issue management
- Earned value management
- Cultural awareness
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Teams
- Results oriented
- Staff performance management
- Benefits realisation
- IT infrastructure knowledge
- IT Architecture Expert
- Organisational leadership
Certification
- Program Management Professional, PgMP certified, (3847605)
- Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional, C-SBP, (16081206-2225-CSBP1)
- Project Management Professional, PMP certified, (1799711)
- Foundational Consulting Skills, (ca129088-5581-4a16-a929-2c75e2b8c463)
- Certified Business Professional in customer Service, (AUAEZZG50727502653)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate, (GR65703092)
- Agile PM foundation, (GR657030924HG)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate, (CSCO11691848)
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
IT systems architect
SDAIA
05.2024 - Current
Program Manager
SDAIA-NIC
01.2023 - 04.2024
Intensive English for Communication course - undefined
SDSU, San Diego State University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Project Manager
SDAIA-NIC
01.2009 - 01.2023
Computer Programmer
NIC
01.2006 - 01.2009
Computer Programmer
Shaybah Al Jazeera Contracting Co. Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2006
Diploma - Computer Programming
The Institute of Public Administrative
Bachelor degree - Business Administration
Al-Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University
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