Mohamed Salem
Riyadh
Summary
Experienced business transformation manager with a strong track record of leading business operations, driving strategic initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams. Proven ability to consistently deliver impactful improvements in organizational efficiency and market positioning. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and financial oversight. A highly organized and dependable candidate who excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude—willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Business Transformation Management
Nokia
03.2018 - Current
- Drive the introduction of Digitalization/Automation programs inside the Service/Operation sectors, including the latest innovative ideas for Robotics, Automation, and Digitalization tools
- Lead the deployment of a run rate cost savings program to improve the overall Business profitability; 460 million euros in improvements are achieved during2018-2024 with high contribution to the profitability
- Manage the deployment of the Personal Data Privacy program to adhere to Global standards and countries' laws
- Manage the Business Security Audit programs to ensure proper management of critical information
- Manage the Change management projects in alignment with company strategy
- Govern the proper deployment of the Mode of Operation plans inside active projects, including project Dimensioning, Remotization, Automation, Procurement, and Supply Chain
- Streamlined operations for cost reduction through process optimization and efficiency improvements.
Head of Services Management
Nokia
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Led the Services management department in the Middle East and Africa market, including the various roles of Project managers, Technical Managers, Rollout managers, and Implementation profiles for the Delivery and Care phases (an organization with more than280 resources)
- Built and implemented the profiles' competence development plans
- Worked as a single point of contact for resources organization with full engagement to the front-line organization to ensure the allocation of the necessary competency key profiles; Project and Technical Managers
- Managed the management of resources in full adherence to company processes, tools, and Ethics
Head of Services Deploy
Nokia
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed the overall P&L for Deploy Services Business inside various clusters (ELI, SLI, MEA Center)
- Managed through the organization the successful customer deployment2G/3G/4G projects (ZAIN SA, STC SA, Mobily SA, ZAIN IQ, Iran cell, MCC, Telecom Egypt, Orange Egypt, Alfa LB, MTC Touch LB, du UAE, Ooredoo QA, ZAIN SD, Almadar LY)
- Managed project management team, providing ongoing coaching to facilitate the successful delivery of active customer projects
- Governed the organizational resources to ensure the efficiency of project management services, site solutions, and energy solutions
- Executed innovative strategies to facilitate effective cost modeling whilst also proactively driving new service sales opportunities
General Project Manager – Full Turkey Business
Siemens
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Led and managed the start-up and implementation of the full turnkey projects (Site Acquisition, Civil Works, Telecom Implementation, and Managed Services) inside Egypt for Vodafone Egypt
- Completed building 1000 sites with various site configuration mixes (New, Shared, Modernization, Rooftop, Macro Green Field, Macro Palm Tree, and Monopoles)
- Conducted comprehensive post-project evaluations to identify areas for future improvement and learning opportunities.
Solution Sales Consultant Mobile Networks
Siemens
11.2004 - 04.2006
- Worked as Technical Sales Consultant for Mobile Packet Core in Siemens Global Headquarter
- Coordinated the seamless rollout of a new pricing concept across the EMEA sales region encompassing all corporate regional companies
- Conducted detailed analysis of sales projects for mobile networks business, including customer pricing strategy and account team responsibilities
- Developed custom-made customer business cases for mobile core solutions as well as driving enabling programs for corporate sales staff, including new sales approach and mobile core packet solutions
- Supported proactively the sales bid process in Europe, including preparing RF!, FRQ, and RFP, delivering customer presentations, and facilitating workshops for mobile core business
Project Manager
Siemens
10.2000 - 10.2004
- Managed the deployment of several projects for Mobile Networks (MN) projects, Fixed Networks (FN), and Transport Networks (ION)
Telecommunication Engineer
Siemens / Alcatel CIT
04.1997 - 09.2000
- Worked as Telecommunication Field Engineer in various projects, including Fixed Networks / OSP Planning / Planning Engineer / Rollout Engineer
Education
MBA - General Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University & Arab Academy Science Technology University
UK - Egypt04-2022
MSc - Communication & Electronics Engineering
Cairo University
Egypt01.2001
BSc - Communication & Electronics Engineering
Cairo University
Egypt01.1995
Skills
- Business Transformation
- Service Business Management
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Budgeting & Forecasting, Profitability improvement
- Program Management
- People Management, Team integration, Hire & Develop
- Change Management
- Time management and multitasking Abilities
- Problem resolution, Self-motivation, Staff management
LANGUAGES
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Germany
Elementary (A2)
Affiliations
- Member PMI Organization and PMI KSA Charter
- Member International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Key Customers Engagement
- Mobily KSA, STC KSA, Zain KSA, Vodafone EG, Orange EG, WE EG, Etisalat EG, Ooredoo QA, Du UAE, ZAIN JO, ZAIN IQ, MTC Touch LB, Alfa LB, Syriatel, MTN SY, Sabafone, IAM MA, Algeria Telcom, Tunisia, MTN IR, MCCI IR, MTC NG, ZAIN SD, Almadar Libya, Airtel Op, Safaricom, Tele Greenland, Claro Tel, E-Plus, Vodafone HU, Claro BR, Bouygues FR
Timeline
Head of Business Transformation Management
Nokia
03.2018 - Current
Head of Services Management
Nokia
02.2013 - 02.2018
Head of Services Deploy
Nokia
07.2007 - 01.2013
General Project Manager – Full Turkey Business
Siemens
05.2006 - 06.2007
Solution Sales Consultant Mobile Networks
Siemens
11.2004 - 04.2006
Project Manager
Siemens
10.2000 - 10.2004
Telecommunication Engineer
Siemens / Alcatel CIT
04.1997 - 09.2000
MBA - General Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University & Arab Academy Science Technology University
MSc - Communication & Electronics Engineering
Cairo University
BSc - Communication & Electronics Engineering
Cairo University
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