Thamer Alhazmi
Riyadh
Summary
A Strategist who combines the quality of an engineer and a business consultant. An experienced professional with strong business acumen and extensive experience in developing strategies and executing multi-million dollar projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategeis and Polices Department
Ministry of Energy
09.2023 - Current
- Revamped the departmental structure to implement a more agile working mechanism, fostering responsiveness and efficiency.
- Enhanced the department's operational plan by integrating aspirational goals, creating a foundation that empowers top-performing employees to excel beyond existing work portfolios. This initiative incentivizes the entire department to achieve excellence and drive outstanding results.
- Accelerated the development of a stalled policy for electrifying rural areas, transforming a complex and convoluted project into a streamlined initiative.
- Activated the policy function within the department, introducing new processes to enhance its operational effectiveness.
- Concluded all delayed projects within the department, positioning it as a leader and role model for executing and reporting projects in collaboration within the deputyship.
- Introduced new functions to transition the strategy from planning to a dynamic, executable roadmap for the electricity ecosystem.
- Created synergy between the strategy development and execution departments, ensuring cohesive alignment within the electricity ecosystem.
- Initiated a governance framework to clarify roles and responsibilities, addressing gray areas among various entities involved in the localization of the power sector.
- Activated the international cooperation function, transforming it into a strategic enabler to help the power ecosystem achieve its ambitious goals.
- Launched and published a quarterly report on sector strategy, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Developed and introduced performance KPIs for the department, setting clear metrics for success and continuous improvement.
Head Of Strategy(Acting)
Ministry of Energy
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed a work-process for reviewing, developing and assessing Strategies and KPIS
- Developed and streamed line reporting mechanism for the department
- Reassess the existing electricity ecosystem KPIs and their linkage to the energy ecosystem strategic objectives
- Developed Electricity Ecosystem KPIs governance
- Introduced the first initiatives refresh and refinement for the sector strategic initiatives
Senior Strategist
Ministry Of Energy
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed a comprehensive 20-year Power and Renewable Energy Sector Strategy, aligned with the Integrated Energy Strategy.
- Delivered the power strategy ahead of schedule, establishing it as a model for the broader energy ecosystem.
- Successfully aligned various national strategies with the electricity sector, ensuring cohesive integration across the Kingdom.
- Provided strategic support to decision-makers on key topics intersecting with the power sector, including localization and sector investments.
- Strengthened departmental capabilities by establishing policies and processes for strategic development and implementation.
Project Manager
Sadara Chemical Company
03.2014 - 05.2021
- Successfully completed a critical cost-saving project, delivering $6 million in savings within 5 months, compared to the typical 18-month timeline.
- Revitalized and led a stalled project to implement the TETRA Radio System for Sadara, valued at $20 million.
- Effectively bridged a significant communication gap between the Project Division and its key client, Operations.
- Led a task force of employees to optimize Sadara’s manpower locations, resulting in monthly savings of $500,000 in office space rentals.
- Directed the upgrade of Sadara’s Multi-Point Ground Flare (MPGF) system and oversaw the successful overhaul of existing infrastructure.
- Accelerated and realigned a government compliance project focused on correcting Sadara’s electrical power factor, ensuring timely progress.
- Achieved over 30% budget savings in the Sadara Utility UPS Upgrade by developing an optimized scope of work and utilizing the existing battery room, avoiding the need for new construction.
- Conducted due diligence on a received Business Opportunity Plan, thoroughly evaluating feasibility and preventing unnecessary capital expenditure.
Education
MBA - Business Management
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
01.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic consulting
- Investment Analysis
- Leadership
- Strategy development
- Project Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Passions
- Business
- Economy
- Investment
Timeline
Director of Strategeis and Polices Department
Ministry of Energy
09.2023 - Current
Head Of Strategy(Acting)
Ministry of Energy
12.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Strategist
Ministry Of Energy
08.2021 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Sadara Chemical Company
03.2014 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
MBA - Business Management
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
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