MARAM ALMUTAIRI
Riyadh
Summary
IT Strategy and Portfolio Management professional with over 7 years of experience, specializing in IT strategy development, portfolio and demand management, strategic IT planning, and governance. Proven ability to translate organizational and regulatory objectives into multi-year IT roadmaps, governance frameworks, KPIs, and structured initiative processes. Strong background in collaborating with stakeholders to operationalize IT strategy through governance, prioritization, and execution frameworks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
IT Strategy & Portfolio Manager
Saudi Central Bank
Riyadh
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Played a key role in IT strategy development, shaping multi-year IT roadmaps, priorities, and demand plans by translating business objectives into actionable strategic initiatives.
- Led IT planning and demand management, aligning roadmaps, budgets, and solutions with business needs
- Strengthened IT governance and compliance by supporting internal and NCA audits and resolving findings
- Managed end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives, from initiation to closure, including change and risk management
- Improved financial oversight through budget monitoring and quarterly spending reports to senior management
Senior IT Strategy & Planning Officer
Misk Foundation
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Designed and implemented an end-to-end annual IT planning process covering roadmaps, budgets, resources, and risk management.
- Developed IT governance frameworks, policies, and processes.
- Led full-lifecycle IT initiatives, from strategic planning to execution and delivery, aligned to business priorities.
- Strengthened IT governance and compliance by leading internal and external audits (including NCA) and resolving identified findings.
IT Planning & Demand Management Specialist
Qiddiya Investment
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Played a key role in IT strategy development, shaping multi-year IT roadmaps, priorities, and demand plans by translating business objectives into actionable strategic initiatives.
- Led IT planning and demand management, aligning roadmaps, budgets, and solutions with business needs
- Strengthened IT governance and compliance by supporting internal and NCA audits and resolving findings
- Managed end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives, from initiation to closure, including change and risk management
Senior Business Application Analyst
Quality of Life Program
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Led end-to-end ERP implementation, from requirements gathering and RFP through delivery, managing budget, risks, and change requests
- Established and applied IT processes and policies, supporting effective governance and control
- Administered and enhanced SharePoint.
Application Analyst
Saudi Skills Standards
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided application support (L1/L2), maintaining system reliability
- Gathered requirements and developed RFPs for business initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information System
Princess Norah Bint Abdul Rahman University
RiyadhAcademic Intensive English Program (AIEP)
University of California, Los Angeles
United State of America 06.2015 - 08.2015
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, 2022
- ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, 2019
Timeline
IT Strategy & Portfolio Manager
Saudi Central Bank
03.2024 - 02.2026
Senior IT Strategy & Planning Officer
Misk Foundation
01.2023 - 03.2024
IT Planning & Demand Management Specialist
Qiddiya Investment
04.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Business Application Analyst
Quality of Life Program
07.2018 - 03.2020
Application Analyst
Saudi Skills Standards
08.2017 - 06.2018
Academic Intensive English Program (AIEP)
University of California, Los Angeles
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information System
Princess Norah Bint Abdul Rahman University