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Jean HarbI

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished program and project management professional with extensive expertise in Agile Scrum, Kanban, and traditional waterfall methodologies. Demonstrated proficiency in software development, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation across diverse sectors including healthcare, fintech, government, and manufacturing. Adept at risk management, stakeholder management, and business analysis with a strong focus on technical excellence and leadership. Proven track record in implementing continuous integration and DevOps automation using tools such as Microsoft Project – PPM, PowerBI, JIRA, and Confluence. Committed to driving digital innovation while ensuring contract compliance and adhering to industry standards such as CMMI Level 3\ and NCA Guidelines.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Principle Project Manager

Link Development
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded critical initiatives, orchestrating the seamless integration of various moving parts to achieve successful outcomes
  • Keen to align with strategic oversight and encompassed planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery, all while aligning with organizational goals and client expectations
  • Lead the planning and implementation of high-impact projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, and external partners, to align objectives and expectations
  • Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Build strong relationships, manage expectations, and ensure project alignment
  • Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and risk management plans
  • Manage and secure necessary resources and services
  • Proficient in identifying and addressing conflicts within project teams
  • Successfully mediate disputes, promote open communication, and find mutually beneficial solutions
  • Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Anticipate potential issues and implement proactive measures to minimize impact
  • Mentor and coach project team members, fostering professional growth and building a cohesive, high-performing team
  • Manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial compliance
  • Navigate organizational change by fostering buy-in, managing resistance, and ensuring smooth transitions
  • Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, identify lessons learned, and integrate findings into future planning
  • Fostered collaboration and innovation, ultimately driving projects to fruition with professionalism and precision

Senior Project Manager

Information Technology Industry Development Agency, ITIDA - MCIT
Cairo, Egypt
11.2020 - 01.2024
  • Manage Program\Projects of Implementing Digital Signature (software tools for signing and verification using PKI technologies) to empower the Government Digital Transformation through the integration with national mega-projects such as Digital Egypt (E-Service Portal for Citizens), E-Invoice (Egyptian Tax Authorization), Nafza-ACI (Egyptian Ports and Customs), MOJ Economic Courts and Law Enforcement Platform
  • Successfully participated in establishing the Program Management Office in the ETSS Sector by designing project management processes, workflows, and project management templates that fit with different project types or natures, either internal initiative or external, for service delivery
  • Design, Develop, and maintain PMO Dashboards and Reports using Microsoft PowerBI, which Top Management relies on for following up and monitoring program progress, and performance and focusing on how the raised risks will be mitigated and facilitating showstoppers as well as foresee the projected trend to ensure obtaining program benefits and outcomes that aligned with organization objectives and strategy
  • The key player who manages and maintains the project charter, stakeholder registry\analysis, project scope, schedules, resources, and budget
  • Addresses project risks and their mitigation plan, manages issues log and Actions log
  • Manage change requests with the change control board to obtain consensus decisions
  • Play the Scrum Master role with the development team and quality team to manage sprints and releases for delivery and help the product owner prioritize the features by reflecting customer interests and requirements
  • Deep knowledge of system integrations with different mechanisms such as API integration, Importing Libraries, Private Cloud, and Government Gateway Networks
  • Successfully managed internal initiative to implement JIRA Software Cloud, Zypher, Confluence, and JIRA Service Desk in cooperation with a vendor
  • Mange Light current (Datacentre) projects for Root CA main fortify site and disaster recovery site with multiple vendors
  • Successfully Led the team to obtain CMMI-Dev Level 3 by documenting and applying project management processes starting from proposal management to project closing and support using best practices and focus on technical excellence through DevOps and automation tools
  • Led the R&D Team in provisioning Remote Signing technology and cross-recognition initiatives by reflecting the strategic program objectives and top management directions

Senior Project Manager

Link Development
Cairo, Egypt
12.2017 - 11.2020
  • Company Overview: Industry: Information Technology Services, Computer Software
  • Company Size: 501-1,000 employees
  • Develop and deliver a project management program encompassing all the details of a project to the Digital Service - KSA Business Unit
  • Identify, classify, and monitor risks as well as solve issues, investigating root causes to plan strategic preventive actions in the short and long term
  • Manage cost, revenues, and program profits and achieve the highest KPIs scores
  • Manage external stakeholders and resolve conflicts by reaching win-win situations, sort of customer satisfaction
  • Set realistic and practical goals (SMART) for the project
  • Moreover, develop appropriate strategies for achieving these goals
  • Provide coaching and guidance to the team members about every aspect of the project to understand their tasks fully and act efficiently
  • Manage the internal and external resources, whether financial or human resources required to complete the project successfully
  • Manage Projects from initiation to closure and handle all project phases to ensure optimum output within planned scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction
  • Planning and documenting in detail the project management plan, scope, prototypes, schedule, cost, resources, communications, risks, and quality
  • Monitoring project progress, calculating variances, risks, possible behind schedules, and resources available to take proactive actions
  • Handle change management processes
  • Maintain, and solve issues and conflicts immediately by managing stakeholders closely upon their influencing/power
  • Successful Key Projects\Customers (Riyadh): STC Solutions, PHAP-MOH, CoE, Monshaat
  • Industry: Information Technology Services, Computer Software
  • Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Head of Delivery and Project management

Xlab Group
Alexandria, Egypt
09.2015 - 11.2017
  • Manage project management team across the company, Projects from initiation to closure, handle all project phases to ensure optimum output within planned scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction
  • Monitoring project progress, calculating variances, risks, possible behind schedules, and resources available to take proactive actions
  • Facilitate to the company's project managers all templates, documentation, workflows, and lessons learned through the supportive PMO
  • Practice agile scrum as a product owner in many projects, giving me the power to reach new products to market effectively and early
  • Successfully led a team to the appraisal of SPIG certificate, scored 85%, by SECC, which got the company qualified to obtain CMMI L3
  • Industry: Information Technology Services, Computer Software, Internet/E-commerce
  • Company Size: 400-500 employees

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer Andsign.Net
Alexandria, Egypt
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Track, analyze, and monitor technology performance metrics
  • Identify new areas of digital signage features to create development plans
  • Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation, and creativity
  • Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
  • Manage AWS cloud services


Software Project Manager

Xlab Group
01.2008 - 08.2015
  • Planning and documenting in detail the project management plan, scope, prototypes, schedule, cost, resources, communications, risks, and quality in particular
  • Monitoring project progress, calculating variances, risks, possible behind schedules, and resources available to take proactive actions
  • Utilizing relevant resources to execute project activities effectively and notifying unsafe conditions to supervisors and seniors of correct actions
  • Coordinate with client project seniors to identify project issues and concerns and make appropriate resolutions quickly


Technical Lead

Planet Information Systems
Alexandria, Egypt
07.2001 - 12.2004
  • Developed various applications combined with the company's ERP application and Oracle business suite, including human resources, payroll, order management, sales forecast, and material requirement planning system and purchasing
  • Analyze business processes, functions, and procedures to determine the most effective business systems software that best satisfies client needs
  • Manage and Lead technical team to deliver high-end Oracle products


Education

BSc - Computer and Management Information System

King Marriott Academy
01.1997 - 01.2001

Diploma - Project Management

RITI

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Agile Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Traditional (waterfall)
  • Software Development
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Digital Transformation
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Professional Communications
  • Technical Excellence
  • Software Design & Solution Architecture
  • Continuous Integration
  • DevOps Automation
  • Microsoft Project – PPM
  • Microsoft PowerBI
  • Google Looker Studio
  • TFS Online – VSTS
  • JIRA
  • Zypher
  • Confluence
  • Microsoft Net
  • SharePoint
  • EPM, PPM
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Power BI
  • Power Query
  • Tableau
  • Cloud Computing
  • AWS Cloud Service
  • Azure Cloud Service
  • PKI Technologies
  • Government E-Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Signature
  • Healthcare
  • Oil
  • FinTech
  • Governmental
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Retail
  • Real estate
  • Automotive
  • E-Book Libraries
  • E-Commerce
  • Digital Signage
  • Advertising
  • CMMI Level 3\
  • DGA Measures
  • NCA Guidelines
  • Change management
  • Contract Compliance
  • Contract compliance
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Database management
  • Follow up management

Languages

English
Arabic (Native)

Custom

  • Strategic Management Business Strategy
  • Managing Conflicts With Cultural And Emotional Intelligence
  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Agile Scrum by SECC
  • CBAP Business Analysis
  • ITIL Foundation v3
  • Managing Consulting
  • Modern Software Architecture
  • PMP Preparing
  • Performance Management
  • Software Project Management
  • Agile Certified Practitioner Preparing
  • Enterprise Architecture TOGAF
  • Balanced Scorecards and Strategy Map

Certification

  • TOGAF Certified
  • PMP Certification
  • ITIL Certified

Timeline

Principle Project Manager

Link Development
02.2024 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Information Technology Industry Development Agency, ITIDA - MCIT
11.2020 - 01.2024

Senior Project Manager

Link Development
12.2017 - 11.2020

Head of Delivery and Project management

Xlab Group
09.2015 - 11.2017

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer Andsign.Net
09.2014 - 08.2015

Software Project Manager

Xlab Group
01.2008 - 08.2015

Technical Lead

Planet Information Systems
07.2001 - 12.2004

BSc - Computer and Management Information System

King Marriott Academy
01.1997 - 01.2001

Diploma - Project Management

RITI

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