Saleh Faraj
Al Ula
Summary
A PMP certified with 20+ years of experience in project management fields. An expert in analyzing clients’ requirements and converting them into tangible outcomes. Possess comprehensive knowledge of the integration between IT tools and Project Management methodology to construct creative solutions for the benefit of an organization. He is a highly motivated and progress-focused strategic project management proficient with a long-standing background in this industry.
Results-driven planning professional with extensive experience in strategic project management and resource allocation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Strong analytical skills and adaptability ensure successful navigation of changing priorities. Known for reliability, excellent communication, and strategic thinking.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Planner
Atkins
07.2022 - Current
- Analyzing portfolio requirements and establish goals and objectives
- Defining KPIs and performance metrics
- Conducting regular Performance Management process
- Utilizing Primavera P6 to forecast project outcome and analyze What-If scenarios
- Ensure Program and project KPIs alignments
- Analyzing and reporting project risks and developing recovery plans
- Conducting process improvement to maximise project outcome and minimis risks
- Proposed AlUla PDO Portfolio Model
- Initiated the Knowledge Transfer process across Alual PDO program
- Published the PM Spot Journal to enhance the competences of Leadership and Decision-Making (Appendix 1)
Planning & Control Director
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Developing Fakeeh Care Strategic Planning framework
- Conducting Strategic Planning and KPIs establishment sessions across Fakeeh Care Business lines
- Modifying and improving Fakeeh Care Portfolios
- Building Fakeeh Care Strategy Dashboard
- Monitoring and control the strategy execution phases
- Overseeing the Fakeeh Care Strategy Execution Dashboard's updating and reporting processes
- Performance management on the processes
- Conducting Strategic
- Serving as the liaison among all stakeholders
- Track & Report the project's progress
- Provide advisory and consulting services to develop and control PMO Strategic Plan
- Enhancing & Automation PMO Business Processes
- Analyzing project performance according to the stakeholders’ requirements and business objectives
- Manage & Support effective communications and negotiations among stakeholders
- Carry out Risks analysis and mitigation processes
- Developing PMO Policies and procedures
- Develop and operate strategic corporate monitoring and control system
- Establish a knowledge Transfer process across Fakeeh Care Business lines
- Standardized and automated PMO Processes using Oracle Project ERP system
- Published the PM Spot Journal to demonstrate the contributions of Project Management Standards in the Strategic Management (Appendix 2)
- Published the PM Spot Journal to emphasize on the importance of utilizing the right information system to achieve the corporate strategy (Appendix 3)
Project Management Consultant
Security Forces Hospitals
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Evaluating and developing SFH Policies and procedures
- Enhancing the process of the business decisions making across SFH
- Identifying and analyzing project issues
- Enhancing efficiency of the reporting process
- Developing the process of the change management
- Proposed SFH Projects Portfolio
- Conducting Planning and Data analysis courses
Planning Lead
Zuhari Fayez Partnership
10.2008 - 03.2016
- Standardize Projects Scheduling process
- Progress and find solutions to scheduling issues
- Creating and updating the overall resource plan for the running projects
- Monitor and control project resources allocated hours
- Oversight of projects invoices issuance & Project expenses releases processes
- Plans, coordinates, and prepares projects budgets & project cash flow reports
- Perform technical evaluation and problem-solving analysis for in-house
- Developed Project Management Information System
- Develop Project Financial Tracking Information System
- Evaluate the progress of projects & prepare regular reports
- Generating project financial forecast information for projects
- Develop periodic project financial reports
- Ensure of project’s procedures implementation
- Develop and update project plans
- Develop and maintain projects Master Schedule
- Initiated & supervised Projects payment collection team
- Deployed an in-house Project Management Information System (PTS)
Project Manager (IT dept.)
Madinah Municipality
05.2007 - 09.2008
- Participated in Madinah Municipality Strategic Development Team
- Developing the IT Strategic objectives
- Overseeing the implementation of the strategic plan
- Following up on the implementation of the project plan
- Implement security policies to maintain information confidentiality
- Manage & troubleshoot data centre facilities’ infrastructure, and support upgrade requirements
- Develop Networking Security regulations
- Monitor performance & productivity & Provide periodic project reports
- Coordinator of IT Board Chaired by Mayor of Madinah
- Member of Madinah Municipality IT Committee
- Established a Technical Support Team
- Develop and improve project Standard operating procedure
System Coordinator
Zuhair Fayez Partnership
07.2000 - 04.2007
- Acting project manager
- Carrying out analysis, design, and development for the required system
- Database Administration Control & Monitoring Attributes Entry
- Train and support the municipality’s staff on the computer skills & the developed system
- Troubleshoot system problems and implement solutions
- Preparation of Project Periodic Reports
- Writing user manual for the Developed Application
- Standardized Data Entry Processes
- Initiated & supervised the Maintenance work control team at O & M Squadron at King Abdullah Air Base
Geophysicist
Saudi Geological Survey
09.1996 - 11.1999
- Participated in the geophysical section to carry out geophysical field studies
- Produce & analyze GIS maps as a member of the GIS team at the IT department
- Accomplish SGL Project (Digitized all localities of Saudi Arabia)
Education
No Degree - PMP
Project Management Institute
USAProject Management
Jeddah University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia06.2022
Bachelor - Geophysics
King Abdul-Aziz University
01.1996
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- KPIs Development
- Performance Management
- Analytical thinking & Problem solving
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Cost Estimate & Budgeting
- Risk Management
- Knowledge share and competencies enhancement
Languages
English
Arabic
Services
- Governance
- Continuous Improvement
- Digital Transformation
Personal Information
- Title: Senior Planner
- Nationality: Saudi
Professionalassociations
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 10/01/04
Certification
Project Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Project Management Institute - March 2023
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute - October 2004
Additional Information
In regard of continuous improvement, I eager to initiate and conduct the Knowledge Share process withing our organization to enhance skills and increase efficiency and productivity.
Timeline
Senior Planner
Atkins
07.2022 - Current
Planning & Control Director
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2021
Project Management Consultant
Security Forces Hospitals
01.2017 - 04.2017
Planning Lead
Zuhari Fayez Partnership
10.2008 - 03.2016
Project Manager (IT dept.)
Madinah Municipality
05.2007 - 09.2008
System Coordinator
Zuhair Fayez Partnership
07.2000 - 04.2007
Geophysicist
Saudi Geological Survey
09.1996 - 11.1999
Bachelor - Geophysics
King Abdul-Aziz University
No Degree - PMP
Project Management Institute
Project Management
Jeddah University
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