Mesfer Alayfan
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Acting Head of Projects Management Unit
Confidential Government
Riyadh
07.2023 - Current
- Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation
• Ensure the proper delivery of initiatives through ensuring the effective coordination and communication between the stakeholders and the effective and timely deliverables.
• Manage and review the preparation of regular reports related to Projects, Initiatives for the top management.
• Lead the development of IT projects, and work closely with PMO and VRO to cascade the initiatives into projects.
• Participate in developing the overall digital transformation strategy and specific plan(s) for the full lifecycle of technical implementation and new technology initiatives and Projects.
• Monitoring and measuring the strategic plan for the IT Department performance against set targets
IT Projects Manager
Confidential Government
Riyadh
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Lead the development of IT projects, and work closely with PMO and VRO to cascade the initiatives into projects and participate in developing the overall digital transformation strategy and specific plan(s) for the full lifecycle of technical implementation and new technology initiatives and Projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques and report and escalate to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Branch manager
Al Muhaidib Group
Riyadh
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Directing all operational aspects including distribution, customer service, human resources, administration, marketing, and other tasks.
•Developing forecasts, financial objectives and business plans.
•Meet goals and metrics
•Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately.
•Bring out the best of branch’s personnel by providing training, coaching, development and motivation
•Share knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs
Projects Coordinator
Confidential Government
Riyadh
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Attend meetings and assist with determination of project requirements.
• Prepare project organization and communication tools.
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours.
• Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team.
• Keep the Project Manager and others informed about project status and issues.
• Assist the PM in the drafting and issuance of project presentations, reports, budgets, and preliminary schedules
Education
Master of Science - IT Project Management
Middle Tennessee State University
USA 08.2013 - 08.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Digital Transformation
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Acting Head of Projects Management Unit
Confidential Government
07.2023 - Current
IT Projects Manager
Confidential Government
05.2018 - 07.2023
Branch manager
Al Muhaidib Group
08.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - IT Project Management
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2013 - 08.2015
Projects Coordinator
Confidential Government
01.2009 - 10.2012
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