WAEL EL SAEED

Project Management Specialist and Project Controls Leader with over 30 years of experience delivering major energy-sector programs in the UK with BP, and in Saudi Arabia with Saudi Aramco. Consistently recognized for driving project excellence and contributing to the successful execution of mega-projects valued at up to $30 billion.

I bring extensive expertise in Project Management, Project Controls, Schedule Management, Risk Management, Cost, and Planning Integration, and Cross-Functional Coordination. My career demonstrates a strong track record of enabling organizations to deliver complex programs on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Widely acknowledged for strong leadership, managerial excellence, and hands-on technical capability, I have led the development of performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, governance structures, and formal reporting systems that enhance decision-making and operational visibility.

Holding PMP and PSP certifications, along with an MBA and a Master’s degree in Project Management from George Washington University, I focus on building and strengthening project management and project controls ecosystems that align with strategic objectives. My approach integrates contract management, enterprise risk management, and proactive stakeholder engagement to ensure project success and sustain a competitive advantage across the industry.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)

Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt

• Established the Project Controls Division organization PCD within Saudi Aramco corporate organization.
• Completed the LNG Liquefied Natural Gas Train 1 Supply Project on time and on budget with Archirodon.
• Completed the projects :Taurt Phase 1 & Phase 2 & Ha’py Field Expansion Project on time and under budget with BP British Petroleum.
• Collaborated with team of project controls specialists in the development of governance project controls procedures.
• Participated in collaboration with Oracle organization experts in the development and enhancement of the Enterprise Project Management Integrated corporate program EPM across Saudi Aramco through which all executed projects are managed and controlled.