Personal bio
An accomplished and agile project management professional with +17 years of experience in both industry and consulting. Involved in supporting the delivery of various strategic initiatives, complex business transformation programmes, turnaround strategy, complex capital projects and CapEx programs throughout the entire project and real estate lifecycle, from development to asset level. Expert in establishing and managing Project Management Office (PMO).
Diverse experience includes providing advisory and assurance services focused on operational efficiency, governance, and internal controls across multiple industries, such as real estate, power and energy, infrastructure and utilities, healthcare, airport/aviation, tourism, rail, and FMCG.
Led and managed several transformation engagements and assignments within both the public and private sectors in the markets of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Highlights of Expertise
• Project Management Office (PMO) Establishment, Development and Running
• Project Control & Variance Analysis
• Performance Management / Earned Value
• Cost Planning and Control & Budgeting
• Planning, Scheduling & Forecasting, Reporting
• Tendering & Cost Estimation, Benchmarking
• Post & Pre-Contract Management
• FIDIC Contracts & Contract Administration
• Commercial & Change Management
• Claims Management & Disputes Avoidance/Settlements
• Value Engineering & Cost Optimization • Project & Program Management
• Benefits Realization & Value Creation
• Real Estate Asset Management: Development, Property, Facility Management
• Strategic advisory and leading transformation initiatives (Operating model enhancements, people, processes, and technology)
• Technical and Contractual Compliance Audit & Due Diligence
• Project / Program Reviews
• Risk Management & Internal Controls Review
• Governance: Business Process Re-engineering, Business Excellence, KPIs, DOA, Charters