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SALEH MOH. HUSSAIN

RIYADH

Summary

Strategic projects and governance professional with 13+ years of hands-on execution experience, bridging technical engineering and senior leadership.

Started as a mechanical engineer in large-scale water desalination and infrastructure since 2012, progressively taking on broader responsibilities including workforce planning, resource management, and project portfolio oversight — consistently delivering results on the ground before transitioning into PMO leadership and organisational governance.

Currently directing and executing key strategic projects at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) — including a federation-wide governance restructuring across 12+ departments and full delivery of the federation's new headquarters from concept to handover — and previously contributed to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as Planning Director and Product Manager.

Known for combining strategic thinking with a strong execution mindset, driving complex multi-stakeholder projects to completion with a focus on structure, quality, and operational readiness.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Strategic Projects | PMO

Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)
07.2025 - Current

Governance, Operational Manual & Restructuring Project

  • Led end-to-end project management for a federation-wide governance initiative across 12+ departments, overseeing the development of a new organisational structure, operational manual, and policies and procedures — aligned with international best practices.
  • Managed project reporting, team oversight, review cycles, and approval workflows, ensuring timely delivery of all governance deliverables.
  • Developed and implemented a change management and communication plan to support organisational transition, ensure stakeholder alignment, and drive adoption of the new structure and policies across the federation.
  • Coordinated formal review cycles and approval workflows with senior leadership to support the official endorsement of the new policies, procedures, and organisational structure.

New Federation Headquarters Project

  • Directed full project delivery within 6 months, covering identity, branding, interior design, fit-out, furniture, and on-site construction supervision — serving as the primary interface with the main contractor.
  • Led space planning, department allocation, and development of the headquarters operational manual to ensure operational readiness from day one.
  • Prepared and managed a comprehensive transition plan, overseeing staff relocation, closure of all previous federation facilities, and handover procedures.
  • Managed change requests and site variations, ensuring all additional requirements were assessed, approved, and implemented without impacting project timeline.
  • Conducted workforce planning for site operations, including staffing needs assessment, shift scheduling, and resource allocation to support full operational readiness.
  • Supervised the facilities management team to ensure building readiness and operational continuity post-handover.

Project Management Office (PMO)

  • Oversaw the design and development of a centralised project dashboard to track deliverables, monitor progress, and provide real-time visibility across active initiatives.
  • Developed standardised project health report templates to ensure consistent reporting, early identification of risks, and informed decision-making across all projects.

Planning Director / Product Manager

Local Organising Committee AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Led product ownership for the tournament-hosting application, overseeing end-to-end delivery including requirements gathering, UI/UX reviews, user journey mapping, data insights analysis, and alignment with tournament operational needs.
  • Directed a team of specialized sports event planning consultants, serving as the primary interface between consultants, operations teams, and functional areas across the organization.
  • Monitored and reviewed consultant deliverables to ensure alignment with scope of work, tournament requirements, and quality standards; coordinated structured feedback from subject matter experts and drove timely revisions.
  • Facilitated workshops and working sessions with consultants and key stakeholders to align on requirements, confirm cross-functional dependencies, and support critical decision-making.
  • Oversaw the development of the event planning playbook, capturing key activities, roles and responsibilities, operational dependencies, and inputs required for tournament execution.

Director of Business Support and Development

SWA
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Developing business plans for the annual business plans, securing project budget allocations through effective collaboration with financial planning.
  • Supervising the preparation of semi-annual and annual reports that highlight accomplishments and success stories.
  • Leading the projects support team, implementing enhanced project control measures that result in an improved project success rate.
  • Member of the bid analysis committees, striving to ensure efficient and transparent government procurement processes.
  • Designing and implementing a comprehensive dashboard for real-time tracking and monitoring of purchases, projects, and partnerships, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
  • Overseeing the completion of the workload model and analyzing job needs to attract talent and manage resources effectively.
  • Developing and monitoring leading and operational indicators for all the departments within the agency.

Support Services Manager at IPGD

SWCC
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Successfully established and led the Project Management Office.
  • Optimized operational processes and project workflows, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
  • Implemented robust risk management strategies and mitigation plans, minimizing project disruptions.
  • Enhanced project monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
  • Evaluated and optimized resource allocation, ensuring effective utilization to meet project goals.
  • Monitored project performance against KPIs, reporting findings and recommendations to senior management.
  • Prepared and reviewed project cost estimates, budgets, scopes of work, and bills of quantities.
  • Oversaw the workload analysis process and identified staffing needs to support strategic talent acquisition.

Mechanical Designer / Project Manager

SWCC
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Contributed to the engineering team by producing detailed drawings for SWRO plants, performing mechanical load calculations, and selecting appropriate equipment.
  • Fostered strong relationships with project stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
  • Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure the project meets all Scope of Work Specification and standards requirements.
  • Proactively identified and mitigated potential project risks, safeguarding timelines and budgets.
  • Built and led a high-performing project team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
  • Prioritized safety and environmental compliance, implementing strict protocols to protect workers and the surrounding ecosystem.

Project Account Manager

SWCC
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with project owners to define specifications and select cost-effective materials aligned with project budgets.
  • Reviewed bills of quantities, scope of work, and all documents of the gas pipeline project to ensure compliance with SWCC and Saudi Aramco standards.
  • Collaborated with the local content management team to determine the weight of local content for projects before offering.
  • Prepared the feasibility study for the projects before offering, in cooperation with the relevant departments, and provided all requirements for preparing the brochure.
  • Communicated with EXPRO to approve the necessary financing before putting the project out for Bidding.

Mechanical Design Engineer

SWCC
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Executed mechanical designs for seawater desalination units, including load calculations and material selection optimized for operational conditions.
  • Designed and calculated heat and mass balances for seawater desalination units.
  • Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance to assess potential return on investment (ROI).
  • Ensured design compliance with product specifications and industry standards.
  • Created detailed AutoCAD models and drawings for seawater desalination plants.
  • KSA, Shoaib - commissioning at site - 6 month

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

SWCC
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Supervised preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities.
  • Managed work permits and assigned tasks to the maintenance team, ensuring efficient execution.
  • Identified and resolved equipment issues, implementing solutions to improve operational reliability.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Optimized maintenance schedules to enhance system performance and minimize downtime.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction targets by fostering a culture of quality and productivity within the team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Umm Al-Qura University
KSA
01-2012

Skills

    Technical & Tools

  • Project Management: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Excel, Power BI
  • Design Software: AutoCAD 2D/3D, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Project & Strategy

  • Strategic Planning & Decision-Making
  • Budget Administration
  • Risk Management
  • Leadership & Interpersonal

  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Public Speaking & Facilitation
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • PMP In Progress
  • Leadership Development Program. 2024
  • Technology transfer program at the headquarters of a Japanese company specialized in water desalination design. 2018-2019
  • Commissioning and start-up. 2019
  • Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting. 2018
  • Improve corporate performance using the Iosh Managing Safely. 2017
  • Practical Pump Technology 2015
  • Improve corporate performance using the Balanced Scorecard. 2015
  • Writing and organizing technical reports. 2014
  • Project Estimating & Budgeting. 2014
  • Microsoft project. 2014
  • AutoCAD 2013. 2013

LANGUAGE

Arabic (native)
English (good)

Timeline

Director, Strategic Projects | PMO

Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)
07.2025 - Current

Planning Director / Product Manager

Local Organising Committee AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
02.2025 - 07.2025

Director of Business Support and Development

SWA
08.2024 - 01.2025

Support Services Manager at IPGD

SWCC
05.2023 - 08.2024

Mechanical Designer / Project Manager

SWCC
08.2020 - 05.2023

Project Account Manager

SWCC
12.2019 - 07.2020

Mechanical Design Engineer

SWCC
02.2018 - 12.2019

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

SWCC
01.2013 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Umm Al-Qura University
SALEH MOH. HUSSAIN