Muhammad Shoaib
Technical Product manager
Dubai
Summary
Seasoned Product Development Manager with 20 years of experience in the telecom industry. Proficient in agile project management, IoT, and M2M service implementations. Expert in Agile and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, improving project delivery processes and reducing management time by 30%. Skilled in Digital Transformation, leading initiatives that leverage IoT and cloud technologies to create innovative, customer-focused solutions driving business growth. Proven track record managing high-revenue projects involving top global vendors, focusing on cutting-edge technological solutions and strategic vendor management. Strong technical and strategic acumen in product lifecycle management, from concept through delivery, with a keen ability to reduce lead times and enhance feature rollouts. Robust experience in cross-functional team leadership, fostering collaborative environments that enhance productivity and meet rigorous project timelines and budget requirements. Effective communicator with full professional proficiency in English and native-level Urdu, facilitating seamless interactions across diverse cultural and organizational landscapes. Certified in PMI-ACP, ITIL V3, and equipped with an MBA focusing on Management Information Systems, aligning with Ireland's technological and business management standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Manager - Product Development
Etisalat UAE
07.2018 - Current
- Spearheading the transition to Agile methodologies to optimize project delivery times and enhance quality
- Leading the development and implementation of innovative IoT solutions, continuously advancing mobile and M2M service capabilities
- Managing high-impact projects with top global vendors to introduce cutting-edge technological solutions
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align projects with strategic business goals and customer needs
- Driving the reduction of project management time by 30% through effective implementation of Agile practices
- Increasing the delivery of new features by 20% by refining Agile delivery methods
- Leading the launch and agile delivery of three high-profile projects involving M2M programs such as IoT and transformation initiatives
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Managing budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
Senior Solutions Architect | Agile Project Manager
Sky Telecom Group
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Implemented project lifecycle management processes, significantly improving documentation and tracking to enhance project quality and customer satisfaction
- Managed project timelines and budgets, achieving a 30% reduction in project costs while maintaining high-quality solution delivery
- Optimized enterprise cloud and e-commerce applications by leading IT collaboration efforts, ensuring peak performance and integration
- Developed comprehensive documentation for technical specifications, project plans, and user guides, streamlining communication across teams.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to stay current on industry trends, making informed decisions for technology adoption.
- Collaborated with development teams to design scalable and efficient applications tailored to client requirements.
Technical Project Manager
Shift L.L.C.
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed project roadmaps and tracked key performance metrics to ensure project deadlines and financial objectives were met
- Managed a cross-functional project team that successfully grew platform revenue by 37% through strategic e-commerce enhancements
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Successfully delivered multiple high-profile projects on time, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
Manager Projects
KCompute Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Optimized project resource management, ensuring all milestones were achieved efficiently, which doubled speed to market and tripled project efficiency
Projects/Business Intelligence Lead
Dewan Mushtaq Group
03.2006 - 08.2012
- Produced comprehensive project definitions, successfully leading initiatives that streamlined business processes and reduced IT infrastructure costs by 20%
Senior Business Analyst
Softnology Systems (Pvt) Ltd
05.2004 - 02.2006
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic business insights and process improvements, enhancing data utilization and operational efficiencies
Education
MBA - Management Information Systems and Services
Hamdard University
Karachi01.2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Product management, System Analysis and Design
Hamdard University
Karachi01.2003
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Product Development
- Digital Transformation
- Lean Six Sigma
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Machine-to-Machine (M2M)
- Solution Architecture
- Strategic Vendor Management
- Cloud Technologies
- E-commerce Solutions
- Technical Program Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Operational Excellence
- Project Lifecycle Management
Certification
- Generative AI for Product Managers, LinkedIn, 2024
- Certified SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager, Scaled Agile, Inc., 2023
- IoT Foundations: Fundamentals, LinkedIn, 2023
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Project Management Institute, 2023
- Product Innovation for Product Managers, Project Management Institute, 2023
- Technical Product Management, IIBA, 2023
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB), IMC Education and Training, 2021
- ITIL V3 Foundation, Udemy, 2018
- Certified Solution Architect, Amazon Web Services, 2017
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/25/81
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Pakistan
Achievements
Connected Cars: M2M/IoT Program delivery for Major OEMs like Ford, Honda and Jaguar - $40 million
Mobile Hub Revamp - $2 million
Apple DEP Program - $3 million
Swim Swap Fraud prevention- TDRA
Connected Things- In progress
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 23 in the development of Connected Cars.
- Supervised team of 17 technical members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Reading
Racing
Swimming
Timeline
Manager - Product Development
Etisalat UAE
07.2018 - Current
Senior Solutions Architect | Agile Project Manager
Sky Telecom Group
06.2016 - 05.2018
Technical Project Manager
Shift L.L.C.
11.2014 - 05.2016
Manager Projects
KCompute Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 11.2014
Projects/Business Intelligence Lead
Dewan Mushtaq Group
03.2006 - 08.2012
Senior Business Analyst
Softnology Systems (Pvt) Ltd
05.2004 - 02.2006
MBA - Management Information Systems and Services
Hamdard University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Product management, System Analysis and Design
Hamdard University
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