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MOHAMED QASAS

Dubai

Summary

A seasoned management professional with over 19+ years of technical and strategic experience in the field of security, Strategy, project management, organizational transformation, change management, technology migration and integration and business development. Also having a strong business acumen and operational understanding within the domain of large-scale project planning, implementation and management across different industries and operating environments. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated Project Manager/Security manager professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated Strategic expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing and market positioning. Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to Satisfy Stakeholders and Sponsor. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through Strategic planing and Tactical planning . Proficient Security Manager delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful. Energetic professional with great poise. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals. Hardworking and passionate . Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Functional Manager

MERAAS Holding/Dubai Holding Asset Management
2015.05 - Current
  • Instrumental in introduction of new initiatives that drove cost reduction and optimization
  • Played key role in enhancing corporate security standards guidelines for security systems, policies and procedures related physical security matters
  • Developed strategic plans for procurement and deployment of cost-effective solutions for physical security including electronic security systems
  • Participated in physical security risk assessment reviews and physical risk identification initiatives
  • Proactively identified project risks and risk response to ensure robust infrastructure
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Overseeing technical security activities and ensuring operational and project related matters are meeting standards of service and quality of installation
  • Developing appropriate strategies, plans and initiatives to support technical security related requirements in business to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations and safeguard organization
  • Implementing new strategies by enforcing electronic security systems efficient deployment to ensure centralization and regulatory compliance
  • Mapping and ensuring alignment between business requirements for different group entities and security requirement to identify best Security solution deployment to serve business unit
  • Undertaking requirements gathering and identified needs for business cases, performed project planning and recommended required enhancements and provided roadmap for required actions within 2 years plan
  • Building and managing teams of IT and security professionals to design, develop, implement, operate administer all security systems including but not limited to TETRA network, VMS software, networks information systems
  • Creating budgets, controlling department expenditure and assets OPEX and CAPEX in addition to tracking ROI
  • Ensuring security system redundancy approach for business continuity and crisis management purposes
  • Effectively communicating with Security Industry Regulatory Authority (SIRA) to ensure that all regulatory requirements are fully complied with.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Senior Project Manager & Special Assignment Manager

Arkan Securities
2014.08 - 2015.05
  • Secured stakeholder engagement and concurrence of business units (internal clients) to discuss business requirement to issue business requirement document
  • Directed and managed entire project lifecycle from start to end, implemented risk identification and mitigation strategies, ensuring continuous improvement
  • Contributed to business process development and developed processes for electronic security systems
  • (surveillance systems).
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.

Project Manager /Business Analyst

Dubai Customs
2013.11 - 2014.08
  • Planned and designed complete relocation project and was involved in every aspect of project from end to end
  • Joined Demand Department and worked closely with Demand Manager
  • Worked with PMO as well to grant full view of current projects and prioritized demands and projects as per strategic requirements
  • Managed multiple projects serving customs security within its ports and implemented Information Security Regulatory (ISR) requirement as per Dubai government regulations
  • Played vital role in Investment Board presentations, demand outline and business case processing
  • Reviewed budgets and ROI, ensuring cost-effective operation
  • Mapped project scope, objectives and streamlining efforts toward attaining optimum project configuration in line with critical success factors, formulated strategic plans, ascertained resource allocation estimates, monitored project progress and informed same to team, clients, service managers to enable proactive service
  • Enhanced project’s output image and ensuring promotion of services provided across client sites through exemplary service and careful nurturing of client relationships thereby guaranteeing maximum client satisfaction.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.

Business Development Manager

ETCOM
2012.02 - 2013.09
  • Retained key focus on business development, planning, implementing and coordinating sales activities to achieve sales and gross profit margins
  • Managed key clients such as Royal Jordanian Military and Jordanian Air Force
  • Located potential business deals through prospecting, discovered and explored opportunities, developed and negotiated contracts in addition to integrating contract requirements with business operations
  • Liaised with company’s stakeholders and drove year on year growth across all company product lines.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.

Project Manager

Abu Dhabi Education Council
2010.08 - 2012.01
  • Executed number of projects to enhance performance and develop education curriculum by presenting and providing different hi-tech devices to Government schools, in addition to work on infrastructure projects to enhance network to meet new technologies requirements
  • Ensured that any critical issues are resolved with minimal impact to business, identified root cause of these issues, distribute report, document lessons learned and take proactive measures to prevent such issues
  • Directed all project development initiatives, managed entire project lifecycle from end to end, participated in tender management, commercial negotiations and vendor management
  • Drove transformation and change management, secured stakeholder engagement and devised roadmap and project plans for current and future projects.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Project Coordinator

and HR Department
2008.11 - 2010.07
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.

Project Engineer

Future Communication Company International, FCCI
2006.07 - 2008.11
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.

Project Engineer

Advanced Communication Company FASTLINK
2003.12 - 2006.06
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.

Education

BSc - Electronics & Telecommunications Engg

Amman Private University

Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics

University of Wollongong Dubai
Dubai.UAE
09.2024

Skills

  • KEY SKILLS
  • Strategic planning
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Development
  • Client Management
  • Change Management
  • Technical:
  • IT Infrastructure Management
  • Security Solutions
  • Risk Management
  • Disaster Recovery Mgmt.
  • Operational Standards
  • Business Analysis
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Compliance Requirements

Timeline

Functional Manager

MERAAS Holding/Dubai Holding Asset Management
2015.05 - Current

Senior Project Manager & Special Assignment Manager

Arkan Securities
2014.08 - 2015.05

Project Manager /Business Analyst

Dubai Customs
2013.11 - 2014.08

Business Development Manager

ETCOM
2012.02 - 2013.09

Project Manager

Abu Dhabi Education Council
2010.08 - 2012.01

Project Coordinator

and HR Department
2008.11 - 2010.07

Project Engineer

Future Communication Company International, FCCI
2006.07 - 2008.11

Project Engineer

Advanced Communication Company FASTLINK
2003.12 - 2006.06

BSc - Electronics & Telecommunications Engg

Amman Private University

Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics

University of Wollongong Dubai
MOHAMED QASAS