SHATHA ALGHAMDI
Senior Consultant
Riyadh
Summary
PMP-certified Senior Consultant and Industrial Engineer with 4+ years of experience delivering high-impact projects for government clients and national initiatives. Proven ability to manage multi-stream programs, lead guest operations for large-scale events, and support institutional transformation through PMO development and performance frameworks. Skilled in stakeholder alignment, process design, and translating strategic goals into executable delivery plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant
PwC
11.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the setup of an Enterprise PMO for a regional development authority, co-developing governance models, delivery frameworks, and reporting tools aligned with strategic goals.
- Supported the creation of the EPMO handbook and onboarding of internal teams, enabling the adoption of scalable project practices.
- Led guest operations for flagship national events under a cultural authority, managing logistics, hospitality, and VIP protocols across multiple stakeholders.
- Coordinated with government entities and vendors to ensure seamless, dignified delivery under tight timelines.
- Brought structure and clarity to fragmented workstreams, ensuring operational alignment with broader strategic objectives.
- Prepared and reviewed budget estimates for major operational components, contributing to cost planning and financial forecasting.
- Conducted cost optimization efforts across logistics and vendor streams, ensuring value without compromising quality.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent communication, solution-oriented support, and stakeholder alignment.
- Designed and implemented tailored consulting strategies to address operational challenges, improving client satisfaction.
- Identified inefficiencies and led process enhancements that reduced costs and improved execution timelines.
- Maintained internal databases and dashboards to support real-time project tracking and reporting accuracy.
PMO Specialist
King Abdullah Financial District
Riyadh , Riyadh Region
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed the EPM system and supported project teams with configuration, tracking, and reporting needs.
- Supported the development of corporate program governance and streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency.
- Maintained detailed budget trackers, monitored contracts, and ensured consistent reporting to executive stakeholders.
Special Project Analyst
King Abdullah Financial District
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Supported the operationalization of the EPMO function and digitization of the governance framework.
- Monitored internal audit observations and regulatory compliance across initiatives.
- Led internal ideation and process enhancement projects to drive institutional improvement.
Project Engineer
ABB
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Collaborated on infrastructure projects as part of a cross-functional engineering team, gaining early exposure to project management execution in the field.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Alfaisal University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 06.2015 - 05.2020
Skills
- Strategic analysis capabilities
- Contract Management
- Change & Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Dashboards Development
- Client relationship management
- Financial forecasting
- Process optimization
- Best practices implementation
- Project leadership
- KPI analysis
- Process optimization
- Performance benchmarking
Certification
Project Management Professional, PMP
Accomplishments
- Received the Middle East Consulting Award, Client Champion.
Timeline
Project Management Professional, PMP
07-2024
Senior Consultant
PwC
11.2023 - Current
PMO Specialist
King Abdullah Financial District
04.2023 - 10.2023
Special Project Analyst
King Abdullah Financial District
12.2020 - 04.2023
Project Engineer
ABB
06.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Alfaisal University
06.2015 - 05.2020
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