Shatha I. Sunbou
Strategist
Riyadh
Summary
A goal-driven MBA holder who has +10 years of experience, 8 of which were spent in project management, strategy execution, and innovation. As a business consultant, I have worked in over 19 industries through R&D and given consultations in industry 4.O. My goal is to be one of the leading change-makers in the kingdom and to have a positive impact on our society.
Organized, reliable, and committed to managing multiple priorities in a positive manner. Ability to step up to additional responsibilities to meet team goals and achieve results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Projects Performance & Reporting Manager
Vision Realization Office - Strategic Management Office - Ministry of Sports
Riyadh
07.2021 - Current
- Align strategies with supporting entities and ensure they are up to required standards
- Prepare and review business cases for funding requests with various departments and consulting firms.
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
- Led team providing project management support, managing tasking, schedules, deliverables and customer relations for high-visibility enterprise-wide projects.
- Performed gap analysis and provided plans based off of identified recommendations.
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
- Track initiatives and KPI performances for 2030 projects and initiatives.
- Conduct analysis throughout the life time of the initiatives to see the performance and predict possible strength and weaknesses points in the performance of the entity
- Create and automate the processes in the Vision Realization Office from strategic and project management view
- Create a collaborative dashboard that shows the progress of projects under initiatives and according to their spending and their major accomplishments
- Govern and co-create the processes and procedures for giving the fund to elite athletes and sports federation.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Monitored projects under initiatives to keep track of performance.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to ensure alignments.
- Increased stakeholders satisfaction by resolving complex issues.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Analyze performance data and create the proper visualization the ensure that the reports are supported with the right and accurate information to take actions.
- Prepare executive level reports for internal and external stakeholders, e.g. H.E. the Minister and CEDA.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Supported investment management department via funding requests, baseline change requests and economical impact.
Strategic Management Consultant
Thakka Center, Advanced AI studies center in King Saud University
Riyadh
06.2021 - Current
- Developed the center's strategy and roadmap.
- Worked with clients to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Actively listened to clients' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Improved operations through the development of internal processes.
- Delivered strategic projects for the center on a GCC level.
Lead Consultant
Devoteam Consulting
Riyadh
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Provide consultation in project management, strategic alignment and business case development
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- The use of SWOT and PESTLE, as well as other necessary tools, to develop sectorial development strategies.
- Review strategies and unsure that it’s aligned and follows the sectors strategy.
- Performed gap analysis and provided plans based off of identified recommendations.
- Developed program schedules and monitored milestones, managing production flow to guide production orders to correct and timely completion.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Identified business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems.
- Analyzed requirements, developed cost estimates, evaluated alternative solutions and supported information system acquisition and implementation.
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Received customer orders, quoted pricing information, performed consultative selling to customers and recommended company products and services tracks.
- Prepared project lifecycle documentation and project management plans.
- Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
- Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
- Supported investment management via funding requests, baseline change requests and regular project reporting.
- Led team providing project management support, managing tasking, schedules, deliverables and customer relations for high-visibility enterprise-wide projects.
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
Strategic Facilitator in the SMO
KACST, King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology
Riyadh
01.2020 - 10.2020
- In the Strategic Management Office, SMO
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Transfer knowledge to key stakeholders across all 19 sectors in KACST
- Develop the business case for initiatives that shows potential future impact
- Providing templates and assessment of newly developed strategies
- Coordinate and assist in the development of KACST SIP’s, Strategic Innovative Programs, for all the 19 sectors that KACST specializes in under R&D
- Follow and monitor the achievement of the strategic objectives and the KPI's
- Align between all initiatives from a strategic point of view
- Develop targets for new initiatives based on strategic objectives in vision 2030.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Portfolio Performance Manager, VRO
King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology
Riyadh
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Review the performance of the initiatives under the pillar of I.4.0 and innovation
- Monitor innovation and I4.0 initiatives in KACST, performance, and change requests.
- Identify & track risks & challenges for KACST initiatives.
- Follow and monitor the achievement of the strategic objectives and the KPI's
- Submit quarterly performance reports on Adaa platform.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Director of PMO
KACST, King Abdul-Aziz City. Innovation Center for Industry 4.0
Riyadh
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Follow up with the alignments of I.4.0 initiative between various entities
- Follow up on performance measurement based on set targets for the center and take action to perform correction when needed
- Manage 2 programs for the industrial development of SME’s and through it we achieved the target of serving 200 SME’s per year
- Develop processes and procedures to run the PMO of the center, e.g
- Preparation of RFP’s and RFI’s for the centers' internal operations.
- Project manager of the Prototyping Hub in MIT Hacking Medicine 2018
- Https://www.mitsaudihack.com/
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Increased stakeholders satisfaction by resolving issues.
Acting PMO Director
KACST, King Abdul-Aziz City. Innovation Center for Industry 4.0
Riyadh
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Develop the business case for Industry 4.0 Centers and follow through until it has been approved.
- Set up the center's project management office.
- Project Manager for National Engineering and Manufacturing Platform.
- Https://www.kacst.edu.sa/internal/4923
- Handled challenging situations with ease, while providing friendly and efficient service.
- Diagnosed issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions.
- Automated processes to improve operational efficiency.
Operational Supervisor
KACST, King Abdul-Aziz City. Innovation Affairs
Riyadh
04.2015 - 01.2018
- At the Innovation and Industrial Affairs, during I was the project manager for the following projects:
- Technical Oasis in Taif & Madinah
- Robotics Principles Training Kit.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
- Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
- Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
- Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Documented transactions, orders and expenditures to gather sales data and forecast financial needs.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Developed and deepened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
Principal Lecturer
Imam Mohammad University &Princess Norah University
Riyadh
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Led and prepared lectures for Business classes.
- Led and prepared lectures for Project Management classes.
- Led and prepared lectures for Operations and Quality Management classes.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
Business trainer
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency - SAMA, Institution of Banking -IOB.
Riyadh
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Coordinated business and financial health reviews to discuss performance and promote new opportunities, providing benchmarking data and insights for new business owners.
- Trained and mentored 150 and helped them shift their career to the financial and insurance market.
- Developed and implemented updating training programs for trainees.
- Deliverer training manuals for employees and managerial positions according to strict company guidelines and market protocols.
- Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Business in English and soft skills training courses.
- Created and oversaw training programs for operations.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
ESL Teacher
Alfaisal International Academy
Riyadh
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Education
Executive Education - Executive Leadership Program
INSEAD Business School
Paris, France 06.2022 - 06.2022
Executive Education - Leadership Program
George Town University
Washington D.C., USA 03.2022 - 03.2022
Leading Creative Transformation in Critical Times - Executive Education
Stanford Business School
California, U.S.A. 06.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Prince Sultan University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 09.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor’s degree - Linguistics and Translation
Imam Mohammad Bin Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 02.2000 - 05.2005
Skills
Critical thinkingPresentation skillsBusiness ProcessesEmotional intelligenceStrong communication skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skills
Performance improvements
Performance goal achievement
Performance optimization strategies
Leading projects
Performance reporting
Managing projects
Certification
KPIP, Key Performance Indicator Professional Certified from BSI & George Washington University.
Timeline
Executive Education - Executive Leadership Program
INSEAD Business School
06.2022 - 06.2022
Executive Education - Leadership Program
George Town University
03.2022 - 03.2022
KPIP, Key Performance Indicator Professional Certified from BSI & George Washington University.
12-2021
BSMP, Balanced Score Card Master Professional from BSI & George Washington University.
10-2021
Projects Performance & Reporting Manager
Vision Realization Office - Strategic Management Office - Ministry of Sports
07.2021 - Current
Strategic Management Consultant
Thakka Center, Advanced AI studies center in King Saud University
06.2021 - Current
BSC, Balanced Score Card Certified from BSI & George Washington University
06-2021
Lead Consultant
Devoteam Consulting
08.2020 - 07.2021
PMP®, Project Management Professional Certificate, PMPfi number: 2784844.
07-2020
Leading Creative Transformation in Critical Times - Executive Education
Stanford Business School
06.2020 - 09.2020
Strategic Facilitator in the SMO
KACST, King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology
01.2020 - 10.2020
Strategy Execution from BSI & George Washington University.
10-2019
Portfolio Performance Manager, VRO
King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology
05.2019 - 12.2019
Director of PMO
KACST, King Abdul-Aziz City. Innovation Center for Industry 4.0
10.2018 - 04.2019
Acting PMO Director
KACST, King Abdul-Aziz City. Innovation Center for Industry 4.0
02.2018 - 10.2018
Operational Supervisor
KACST, King Abdul-Aziz City. Innovation Affairs
04.2015 - 01.2018
Principal Lecturer
Imam Mohammad University &Princess Norah University
09.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Prince Sultan University
09.2010 - 01.2013
Business trainer
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency - SAMA, Institution of Banking -IOB.
01.2010 - 01.2013
ESL Teacher
Alfaisal International Academy
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor’s degree - Linguistics and Translation
Imam Mohammad Bin Saud University
02.2000 - 05.2005