Nada Saad Aldrees
Riyadh
Summary
Strategic Planning and Organizational Excellence expert with a strong background in driving institutional transformation, cultural change, and performance management. Proven ability in developing and executing award-winning excellence programs, defining KPIs, and guiding strategic initiatives that support Vision 2030. Expert in generating data-driven insights, improving organizational performance, and impacting executive-level decision-making. Recognized for contributions to Mawhiba's success in receiving King Abdulaziz Quality Award (KAQA) 2024 and achieving numerous ISO certifications.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6014
6014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Manager (Strategy & Organizational Excellence)
Mawhiba
Riyadh
2022.01 - 2026.02
- Successfully led strategic projects, securing King Abdulaziz Quality Award (KAQA) 2024 and four ISO certifications.
- Served as Project Manager for Quality and Institutional Excellence Project, guiding organisation towards ISO, EFQM, and KAQA frameworks.
- Contributed to corporate strategy planning, including strategic analysis, goal setting, and execution planning.
- Directed implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Developed KPI framework that aligns performance metrics with strategic goals across sectors and departments.
- Designed Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system for dashboard-based tracking of initiatives and performance indicators.
- Managed senior leadership meetings, delivering status reports and highlighting challenges to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with government entities on cross-sector initiatives aligned with Vision 2030 programs.
Supervisor (Strategy & Organizational Excellence)
Mawhiba
Riyadh
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Led strategic initiatives, enhancing organisational excellence through effective programme execution.
- Contributing to development of over 150 key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance monitoring frameworks.
- Managed teams dedicated to cultural transformation and performance improvement.
Senior Specialist Quality Assurance
Mawhiba
Riyadh
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Monitored and followed up on tasks for Testing and Quality team.
- Conducted comprehensive testing on systems linked to SADAD service.
- Communicated with implementing company regarding ongoing projects.
- Prepared detailed testing reports to document outcomes.
Specialist Quality Assurance (Software Tester)
Mawhiba
Riyadh
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Ensuring that software systems meet their intended requirements and function as expected, contributing to overall quality and reliability of software applications in use.
System Development Specialist
Mawhiba
Riyadh
2012.01 - 2015.01
- As Software Tester, role involves attention to detail and focus on ensuring that software systems meet their intended requirements and function as expected. This contributes to overall quality and reliability of software applications in use.
Technical Support Specialist
Mawhiba
Riyadh
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Ensured that organization's computer systems and devices were up-to-date, and functioning correctly, and that any technical issues encountered by users were resolved. I played crucial role in maintaining technical infrastructure and providing support during events and activities.
Administrator
Mawhiba
Riyadh
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Assisted in managing correspondence to facilitate therecruitment process.
Supported database management tasks to ensure data accuracy.
Helped organise logistics for events to enhance operational efficiency.
Diploma Supervisor
Al-Khaleej Training Education Company
Riyadh
2006.01 - 2007.01
- Supported computer team operations by assisting diploma students.
Ensured educational programs met necessary approval standards.
Provided orientation and guidance to students for success in diploma programmes.
Education
Diploma - Computer Programming
New Horizons centre
RiyadhDiploma - Web Design
New Horizons centre
RiyadhMaster of Business Administration - Business Administration
Arab East Collages
RiyadhBSc - Usul-eddeen “Principles of Religion”
Al-Imam University
RiyadhSkills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Performance management and KPIs
- Organizational excellence and quality awards
- Data analysis and insights
- Cultural transformation programs
- Leadership and stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, Mawj, 2025-01-01
- Data Analysis for Management, The London School of Economics and Political Science, 2025-01-01
- Professional Certificate in Leadership and Communication program, Harvard University, 2024-01-01
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Anexas Europe, 2024-01-01, 2021-172-440-4892
- Internal Auditor Course for ISO specifications, 2024-01-01
- Institutional Excellence Specialist Course, 2024-01-01
- ISO 9001 Course, 2024-01-01
- ISO 14001 Course, 2024-01-01
- ISO 45001 Course, 2024-01-01
- Policy Management Course, MTC, 2023-01-01
- Certified Employee Performance Management Professional, The KPI Institute, 2022-01-01
- Certified Performance Management Systems Audit Professional, The KPI Institute, 2021-01-01
- Strategy Execution Certificate Program, Harvard Business School Online, 2021-01-01
- Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional, The KPI Institute, 2021-01-01
- Certified Balanced Scorecard Management System Professional, The KPI Institute, 2020-01-01
- Certified Performance Management Professional, The KPI Institute, 2020-01-01
- Training: Project Management Professional Certification Program (PMP) – 85 Hours, Empower, 2019-01-01
- Certified Key Performance Indicator Professional (KPI-P), The George Washington University & Strategy Management Group “Balanced Scorecard Institute”, 2019-01-01
- Certified Internal Assessor King Abdulaziz Quality Award (KAQA), 2018-01-01
- Training: ISTQB Agile Tester, Konig Center, 2018-01-01
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Upper intermediate
Personal Information
Nationality: SAUDI
Timeline
Project Manager (Strategy & Organizational Excellence)
Mawhiba
2022.01 - 2026.02
Supervisor (Strategy & Organizational Excellence)
Mawhiba
2019.01 - 2021.01
Senior Specialist Quality Assurance
Mawhiba
2018.01 - 2019.01
Specialist Quality Assurance (Software Tester)
Mawhiba
2015.01 - 2018.01
System Development Specialist
Mawhiba
2012.01 - 2015.01
Technical Support Specialist
Mawhiba
2010.01 - 2012.01
Administrator
Mawhiba
2008.01 - 2010.01
Diploma Supervisor
Al-Khaleej Training Education Company
2006.01 - 2007.01
Diploma - Computer Programming
New Horizons centre
Diploma - Web Design
New Horizons centre
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Arab East Collages
BSc - Usul-eddeen “Principles of Religion”
Al-Imam University