Saima Noor Shaikh
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in managing large-scale transformation programs, focusing on agile methodologies, cloud infrastructure, and regulatory projects. Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-phase projects by driving collaboration, solving complex problems, and meeting stakeholder expectations. Adept at leading strategic initiatives, optimizing business processes, and delivering scalable, sustainable solutions across the health insurance and healthcare sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
National Health Insurance Company-Daman
01.2020 - Current
- Led a transformation project to replace the core insurance system, enhancing business operations, scalability, and efficiency
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders to align strategic initiatives with business goals, ensuring integration of all perspectives into project planning
- Spearheaded Agile adoption, improving team performance and project execution through tools like Jira
- Delivered regulatory and compliance projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and mitigating risks
- Successfully managed multi-phase projects spanning over 6 months, driving feasibility assessments, execution, and transition to business as usual
- Presented project updates to C-level executives, effectively managing stakeholder expectations
- Led API integration projects, improving partner collaboration and service delivery
- Drove cost-saving initiatives, such as transitioning outsourced solutions to in-house capabilities, resulting in significant budget reductions.
Senior Officer- Project Management Office
National Health Insurance Company-Daman
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed end-to-end cloud infrastructure projects and data center migrations, ensuring seamless deployment and business continuity
- Led teams to deliver large-scale transformation programs, aligning them with strategic business goals
- Applied Agile methodologies to improve project agility and team efficiency
- Successfully engaged cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, utilizing project tracking tools such as Jira and Jenkins.
Software Test Engineer
L&T Technology Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed and implemented automated scripts for testing mobile devices, improving product stability and performance
- Conducted manual and regression testing for mobile applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology -
Mumbai University
Mumbai, IndiaSkills
- Strategic Program Management
- Transformation Projects & Change Management
- Health Insurance & Third-Party Administration (TPA)
- Agile Methodologies & DevOps
- Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Process Optimization & API Integration
- Cloud Infrastructure & Migration Projects
- Project tracking
- Risk Management
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
- PMP - PMI Training
- ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
- ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation & Advanced Levels)
- Agile - Foundation Level
Timeline
Project Manager
National Health Insurance Company-Daman
01.2020 - Current
Senior Officer- Project Management Office
National Health Insurance Company-Daman
01.2014 - 01.2020
Software Test Engineer
L&T Technology Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology -
Mumbai University
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