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Luay Al lehaibi

Saudi Arabia

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Transformation Projects Manager

King Fahd Causeway Authority
06.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives by cultivating an experimental culture, and equipping employees and clients with resources and data insights to drive innovation.
  • Led design, research, development, and analysis of innovative marketing concepts and strategies, fostering a high-performing team environment
  • Strategic alignment by translating decisions into actionable procedures and programs.
  • Proven expertise in project management, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget, managing resources, budgets, and stakeholder communication effectively.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Streamlined project documentation processes, improving the accuracy and accessibility of important information for all stakeholders.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, innovation, and creative problem-solving among team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction, maintaining open communication lines between clients and the team throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Successfully completed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality control.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budget and on schedule.

IT Field Engineers Supervisor

King Fahd Causeway Authority
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Manage and oversee the performance of field staff for a variety of projects, which can involve either IT, engineering, construction, or maintenance of existing landscapes and buildings
  • Coordinate work of different departments involved in any field projects.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

IT Service Delivery Supervisor

King Fahd Causeway Authority
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Supervising specialized staff and overseeing technical support tasks for the company and providing leadership to increase support satisfaction among customers and use their technical expertise to properly implement solutions, and ensure other technical support team members complete daily tasks, create detailed reports based on communication data and client tickets, create support field activities, and measure their performance regularly.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.

IT Specialist

King Fahd Causeway Authority
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Supervising specialized staff and overseeing technical support tasks for the company and providing leadership to increase support satisfaction among customers and use their technical expertise to properly implement solutions, and ensure other technical support team members complete daily tasks, create detailed reports based on communication data and client tickets, create support field activities, and measure their performance regularly.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of current industry trends, developments, tools, or techniques relevant to the role of an IT specialist.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing problems reported by endusers.
  • Managed hardware and software inventory, ensuring timely updates and replacements as needed.
  • Secured sensitive data by establishing robust cybersecurity measures and protocols.
  • Conducted regular system audits to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, or deviations from established policies or procedures.
  • Implemented effective backup systems to ensure data integrity and availability in case of disaster recovery scenarios.
  • Led migration projects to modernize legacy systems without disrupting daily operations or compromising security standards.

Education

Master of Science - Cyber Security

SEU University
Saudi Arabia
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information System

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Saudi Arabia
05.2016

Skills

  • Project Management
  • IT Governance & Risk Management
  • IT Audit & Compliance
  • Financial Management
  • Technical Skills
  • Process Improvement
  • People & Change Management
  • Cybersecurity

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Enterprise Architecture Practitioner (TOGAF)
  • IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL4)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Professional Development

  • Bridging the Gap: Understanding Business Priorities and Cybersecurity Realities in OT/ICS, Resilience OT/ICS Cyberforge Conference, Organized by PLEXUS GLOBAL EVENTS, Conference Speaker, 2024
  • ECBA- Entry Certificate in Business Analysis, Course Participant, 2023
  • Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), Course Participant, 2022
  • Cyber Security, Information Governance, Legal Risk Management and Compliance with ISO Records, Course Participant, 2021
  • Cloud Management and Security Certificate, Course Participant, 2019
  • Dhahran International Expo- 3rd Career Day, Event Organizer, 2017

Projects

Project Manager

Enhancement of Network & Security Infrastructure, and Edge Computing Data Rooms

Tech Refresh: Upgraded the campus network core and access switches to high-performance models, implementing a 3-layer architecture for maximized throughput and enhanced uptime.

Wireless Modernization: Deployed a secure and centralized wireless infrastructure across all ISLAD locations (KSA/Bahrain), catering to both corporate and guest users.

Software Defined Data Center: Implemented VMware NSX in the data center fabric to enable intelligent and flexible network management, including load balancing and micro-segmentation.

Perimeter Security Enhancement: Upgraded the perimeter firewall to grant secure internet access for the users while providing comprehensive visibility and control over network traffic.

Robust Identity & Access Management: Implemented an industry-leading solution for granular user access control and privilege management (IAM/PAM).

Network Access Control: Fortified wired and wireless networks with Forecourt's NAC solution, effectively detecting and mitigating unauthorized access attempts for enhanced security control.


Project Manager

Network Infrastructure Upgrade

Covers the detailed survey, design procurement, supply, installation, upgrade, configuration, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the causeway-wide Optical Fiber Cable Network in the business locations , and the bridges and roads leading to the island and Toll Gates, on turnkey basis with Cisco DWDM Design and Implementation.

Project Manager

Crisis Management System

Leading the conception and implementation of a comprehensive crisis management system, equipping our organization with an impenetrable shield against disruptive events. This system, meticulously crafted with real-time data, seamless communication channels, and agile resource mobilization tools, has transformed our ability to navigate crisis scenarios with unparalleled preparedness and efficiency.

The system operates as a digital nerve center, aggregating data from diverse sources and presenting it through intuitive dashboards. This real-time situational awareness empowers informed decision-making, leading to a demonstrable reduction in response times during simulated crises. The robust communication channels – encompassing emergency alerts, secure messaging platforms, and role-based collaboration tools.


Project Manager

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & Smart Omni-Channel Experience Implementation

Spearheaded two transformative initiatives aimed at revolutionizing the customer journey, both strategically linked to foster a customer-centric culture. These projects, tackled in tandem, involved the implementation of a robust CRM and Call Center solution and the construction of a seamless Smart Omni-Channel Experience.

Leading the rigorous bidding process, crafting clear bid documents, evaluating proposals, and selecting the best partners to meet the business  requirements. My focus on transparency and adherence to procurement guidelines during these initial stages laid a solid foundation for a successful implementation.


Project Manager

Design of Traffic Management and Information System

Requirements Gathering, Concept of Operations, Preliminary Design, Detailed Design Engineering, BOQ and System Engineering Report for all TMS systems and components, concept of Operation report related to all services for Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS, design of Video Surveillance System including civil works and integration requirements with ATMS, design of Variable Message Signs including civil works and integration requirements with ATMS, perform as-is assessment and supporting infrastructure to accommodate the integration requirements , design of ANPR cameras, RFID system and electronically controlled barriers at the VIP lanes , use Cases report and design of related decision support interfaces and dashboards, and preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) document for the implementation phase.


Project Manager

Design, Build, Operations and Maintenance of E-Toll

Requirements Gathering, Design, System integration professional services including custom development and testing for enhancing existing applications, procurement, installation and integration of new Point-of-Sale (PoS) payments Card Terminal Devices including card payment processing services and merchant account services, implementing new Toll Collection System (TCS), ANPR System and Cameras., Point of Sales (PoS) payment terminals integration to the new Toll Collection System., electronic payment via QR Codes and Virtual Cards, toll Collection System Back-office and Roadside Equipment, design and install a new Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) system.


Project Manager

Digital Transformation Strategy & Roadmap

Understand business and strategic directions, understand and document current customer journeys, benchmarking, design thinking & innovation workshops, and identify quick wins, develop digital strategic directions, and key priorities; design future digitized customer journeys, and develop digital transformation roadmap. Moreover, managing the execution of the digital transformation roadmap. At the same time, the architecture and operating and assess quick wins, Develop RFPs, and Provide the execution support. In addition, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Knowledge Transfer will be conducted along with the project duration.

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Digital Transformation Projects Manager

King Fahd Causeway Authority
06.2019 - Current

IT Field Engineers Supervisor

King Fahd Causeway Authority
08.2018 - 08.2021

IT Service Delivery Supervisor

King Fahd Causeway Authority
12.2017 - 12.2018

IT Specialist

King Fahd Causeway Authority
03.2017 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Cyber Security

SEU University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information System

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Enterprise Architecture Practitioner (TOGAF)
  • IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL4)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Luay Al lehaibi