Ibrahim Alghamdi
Al-Khobar
Summary
Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex, high-value projects that support national development objectives. Currently overseeing a 15-year service agreement valued at 200 SAR million with Saudi Aramco at Siemens Energy. Demonstrated expertise in long-term contract management, KPI governance, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership. Adept at aligning project execution with Vision 2030 priorities, including operational efficiency, sustainable growth, and local value creation. PMP-certified with deep experience in engineering, stakeholder coordination, and leading performance-driven initiatives in dynamic and regulated environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Siemens Energy
01.2025 - Current
- Lead a 200 SAR million, 15-year service contract for critical energy generation for Saudi Aramco
- Deliver phased project milestones while aligning with KPIs and strategic goals
- Manage risk, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with LoA requirements
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors for optimal execution
- Develop and execute stakeholder communication strategies.
- Meet project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Establish effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Develop comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitor progress against established goals, adjust schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identify plans and resources requirements to meet project goals and objectives.
- Collaborate closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring efforts contribute to overall business growth.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitor project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts, maintainning a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepare detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Coordinate material procurement and require services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Negotiate and manage third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Effectively manage scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects align with original objectives and budgets.
- Enhance overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Enhance project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.
- Improve client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Develop comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
- Ensure projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Streamline project initiation processes, enabling quicker transition from planning to execution.
- Reduce project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.
- Improve stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Facilitate workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reporte regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintain open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Foster culture of continuous improvement, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Lead cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.
Site Manager
Siemens Energy
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Optimized field operations and logistics, significantly reducing project turnaround times and improving coordination across geographically dispersed teams.
- Spearheaded the maintenance and overhaul of over 15 large-scale turbines and generators across Saudi Arabia, enhancing operational reliability and minimizing equipment downtime.
- Led cross-functional teams of up to 30 personnel, including subcontractors and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance on complex field projects.
- Delivered multi-site maintenance operations on time and within budget, achieving cost savings through strategic planning and efficient resource allocation.
- Championed strict adherence to safety protocols, achieving a zero-incident record across all sites under my leadership.
- Built strong client and stakeholder relationships through transparent communication and consistent delivery of high-quality service aligned with Siemens' global standards.
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying areas for improvement in material procurement and labor utilization.
- Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for site management tasks.
- Managed change orders effectively, minimizing disruptions to project timelines and ensuring client satisfaction through prompt resolution of issues.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and cost savings, contributing to budget adherence.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives with business goals, ensuring expectations were met or exceeded.
- Streamlined project reporting mechanisms, providing stakeholders with timely and accurate updates.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for each project phase, implementing mitigation strategies to avoid potential delays.
- Managed site logistics to minimize disruptions and maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration between departments, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering projects that consistently met specifications and quality standards.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely project completion through effective communication and coordination among team members.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
Lead Field Engineer
Siemens Energy
12.2018 - 12.2024
- Supervised field teams of up to 80 personnel on power plant maintenance and overhauls
- Executed major service projects for gas and steam turbines across Saudi Arabia and abroad
- Ensured EHS compliance and quality assurance in all field operations
- Supported planning, sales, and technical troubleshooting efforts
- Maintained client satisfaction through on-site leadership and real-time problem solving
- Established strong relationships with clients, building trust and facilitating successful project outcomes through open communication channels.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe work environment.
- Streamlined communication between team members for improved collaboration and productivity.
- Developed comprehensive reports, providing essential information to stakeholders for informed decisionmaking.
- Enhanced project efficiency by implementing innovative field engineering techniques and tools.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining project schedules.
- Prioritized tasks effectively based on urgency level in order to maintain progress towards milestone achievements.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at enhancing processes that led to significant time savings across various projects.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Coordinated with suppliers and vendors for timely delivery of materials, avoiding delays in project execution.
- Assisted in the development of new procedures that greatly increased overall employee engagement.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and extending equipment life.
- Implemented cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality or performance, increasing overall profitability.
- Optimized resource allocation to meet project deadlines without compromising quality.
- Evaluated performance metrics and implemented corrective actions as needed to maintain project targets.
- Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
- Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
- Determined root cause and provided corrective action to prevent future failures through investigation and analysis.
- Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
- Applied expertise in comprehensive root cause failure analysis.
- Managed budget, scheduling, quality assurance, safety compliance and coordination of construction trades and contractors.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during critical phases, effectively resolving issues to keep projects on track.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal results within budget constraints.
Student Association President
Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Represented and organized community events for Saudi students in the community
- Managed resources, fostered engagement, and facilitated cross-cultural communication
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON, Canada06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Culture Works
Oshawa, ON, Canada08.2013
Diploma - Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Jubail Industrial College
Jubail, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia10.2012
Skills
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Stakeholder communications
- Advanced problem solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Scope and document management
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Contract management
- Project closure
- Team bonding
- Performance improvements
- Technical support
- Logistics management
- Meeting facilitation
- Compliance monitoring
- Performance evaluations
- Resource allocation
- Project regulations
- Root-cause analysis
- Systems installation and upgrading
- Requirements gathering
- Task prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Deliverable tracking
- Progress reporting
- Vendor management
- Quality assurance and control
- Budget development and adherence
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Saudi council of engineers - id: 789624
Languages
English Native
Arabic Native
Accomplishments
- 200M SAR Project Management: Successfully continuously managing a 200M SAR project for 15 years with zero cost overruns.
- Field Team Leadership: Led 80-person team, completing 98% of projects on schedule across Saudi Arabia.
- Risk Management Efficiency: Achieved 30% reduction in project delays by implementing proactive risk management.
- Subcontractor Integration Success: Integrated 5 subcontractors, improving project delivery times by 25% through collaboration.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Project Manager
Siemens Energy
01.2025 - Current
Site Manager
Siemens Energy
02.2023 - 12.2024
Lead Field Engineer
Siemens Energy
12.2018 - 12.2024
Student Association President
Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ontario Tech University
Associate of Applied Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Culture Works
Diploma - Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Jubail Industrial College
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