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SYED KALEEMUDDIN

Dammam,Eastern Region

Summary

Focused and Diligent Project Management Professional with 14+ Years in Rail Infrastructure Projects | Expert in PMO, Project Governance, and Hybrid Delivery Models. Accomplished project manager with a strong track record of leading and delivering large-scale infrastructure design, bid, and build rail projects across Saudi Arabia, including complex brown field developments in high-risk environments. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within constraints. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager – EPC Railway Infrastructure, North-South Railway, Eastern Railway Program

FNRCo / Hitachi Rail
10.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: www.hitachi.com
  • Projects: Dammam Marshalling Yard, Block Sections Reduction, STW230, Spare Parts Service Agreement.
  • 7+ years led and executed end-to-end execution of high-speed railway projects, overseeing full EPIC lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning) across signaling and telecommunication systems.
  • Managed infrastructure projects worth over $200M, ensuring compliance with railway standards, contractual scope, and employer requirements from timely completion of project milestones and final handover/delivery.
  • Successfully delivered an $18M Block Section & Marshalling Yard railway project under budget, avoided a 10% delay penalty through proactive planning, schedule compliance, compression and execution strategy.
  • Supervised development and maintenance of Primavera P6 schedule, including baseline control, change orders, schedule recovery, claims mitigation, schedule misalignment, delay analysis, and monthly progress reporting.
  • Managed cost control to stay within procurement budget, including interim payment certificates (IPC), order-to-cash (O2C) tracking, and EAC (Estimated Costs at Completion) forecast in coordination with finance teams.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery adhering to safety with zero tolerance for safety violations and quality industry standards.
  • Oversaw integration of rail signaling, telecommunication, and power systems into comprehensive infrastructure plans, ensuring smooth deployment across stations and wayside environments.
  • Collaborated with civil, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers to align signaling solutions with design specifications and operational goals to meet client expectations.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

PMO / Project Management Specialist – EPIC Railway Infrastructure, S&T100, North-South Railway Program

THALES
04.2011 - 09.2018
  • Company Overview: www.thalesgroup.com
  • 7+ years supported and controlled centralized Project Management Office (PMO) for the world's longest high-speed railway project featuring ETCS Level 2 signaling system (2,400 km, $530M+),ensuring PMO governance framework, standardization, and alignment with organizational strategic objectives.
  • Supported the Program Director in establishing and executing full-cycle project initiatives, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, cost, and resource planning objectives.
  • Created and maintained detailed project documentation, including charters, management plans, WBS, and schedule/cost baselines using Primavera P6.
  • Led stakeholder engagement and managed cross-functional communication, overseeing formal client communication and interface management.
  • Improved process compliance by embedding lessons learned into standard PMO practices and organizational workflows.
  • Administered contract deliverables, updated KPI dashboards, prepared executive reports, and monitored project performance indicators.
  • Managed post-handover phases, including snag list closure, asset handover to facilities management, and project closeout as per quality management standards.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and timely delivery of projects within budget constraints.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project performance and deliverables quality.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments and developed contingency plans to minimize potential impacts on project timelines and budgets.
  • Aligned project goals with organizational objectives for consistent strategic direction across all initiatives.
  • Facilitated regular progress meetings with stakeholders to maintain transparency, address concerns, and ensure alignment on key decisions.
  • Managed resource allocation effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, dependencies, or availability of skilled personnel.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering projects that exceeded expectations in terms of scope completion, timeline adherence, and quality benchmarks.

Contracts & Procurement Administrator

MATCo (Trading and Construction)
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • Handled procurement lifecycle from RFQ to delivery, improving supplier selection and reducing costs by 10%.
  • Managed frame agreements, monitored budget compliance, and administered trade finance documentation and supplier payment processes.

Financial Advisor

Prudential ICICI AMC
01.2009 - 11.2009
  • Established new client relationships by conducting thorough needs assessments during initial consultations.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
  • Researched and evaluated potential investment products for clients.

Research Analyst

Brigade Corporation
09.2006 - 12.2008
  • Conducted EDGAR-based financial research and generated regulatory-compliant reports for U.S.-based companies, integrating findings into the organizational database.
  • Streamlined internal workflows by automating data collection, analysis, and reporting tasks.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.

Education

Diploma - Computer Applications

IIET
Hyderabad
06.2021

Master of Business Administration -

Osmania University
Hyderabad
06.2007

Skills

  • Project Tools: Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP BYD, IBM Maximo modules, PMIS, Electronic Documentation
  • Office Tools: MS Office Suite
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Project tracking
  • Schedule management
  • Client relations
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Risk management
  • Project Document management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Processes and procedures
  • Project closure
  • Data analysis
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Presentations
  • Construction management
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Contract development
  • Systems installation, configuration, and upgrading
  • Financial administration
  • Functional & business requirements

Accomplishments

  • Organized year-end events to boost employee engagement and communication.
  • Digitalized the Request for Inspection process, enhancing workflow efficiency and transparency.

Certification

  • PMP Certified, PMI, ID: 3225897 (Valid till 13 Mar 2028)
  • Thales Open University: Project Management, Contracts, Bids & Tenders

Core Competencies

  • Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
  • Project Budget Monitoring
  • Commercial & Business Acumen
  • Contract Administration (FIDIC, Turnkey, LSTK)
  • Construction Management
  • Electronic Documentation & KPI Reporting
  • Supply Chain Challenges
  • Project Planning & Execution
  • Project Lifecycle Management (Initiation to Closure)
  • Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance (ISO)
  • Health, Safety & Environment Compliance (OSHA)
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership & Resource Management

Timeline

Project Manager – EPC Railway Infrastructure, North-South Railway, Eastern Railway Program

FNRCo / Hitachi Rail
10.2018 - Current

PMO / Project Management Specialist – EPIC Railway Infrastructure, S&T100, North-South Railway Program

THALES
04.2011 - 09.2018

Contracts & Procurement Administrator

MATCo (Trading and Construction)
02.2010 - 03.2011

Financial Advisor

Prudential ICICI AMC
01.2009 - 11.2009

Research Analyst

Brigade Corporation
09.2006 - 12.2008

Diploma - Computer Applications

IIET

Master of Business Administration -

Osmania University

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