TALAL SHAKHSHIR
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Operations Director with proven expertise in senior management, specializing in strategic planning and execution. Successfully enhanced operational capabilities, driving significant business growth. Known for practical, hands-on support to teams, ensuring objectives are met efficiently.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations Director – Head of PMO Department
NOVA SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Abu Dhabi
2025.03 - 2026.02
- Main Clients deals with:
- TRANSCO
- CMW
- NGC
- ETISALAT
- KHAZNA
Operation Manager
Al Arabia Safety & Security (Part of Juma Almajid Group)
Abu Dhabi
2019.12 - 2025.02
- Main Projects Handled:
- SEW WORLD – Client: MIRAL | Consultant: AECOM | Contractor: ALEC
- Surf Ranch Abu Dhabi – Client: Modon | Consultant: GHD | Contractor: FIBREX
- Zayed National Museum – Client: Department of Culture & Tourism | Consultant: WSP | Contractor: BSIK/Trojan
- Warner Bro’s Hotel – Client: Miral | Consultant: GAJ | Contractor: Shapoorji Pallonji
- Danat Al Emarat Hospital – Client: UEMEDICAL | Consultant: AMMAR | Contractor: EASTERN
Projects Manager
NAFFCO (NATIONAL FIRE FIGHTING COMPANY)
2016.01 - 2019.11
- La Mer Beach, Dubai – Client: MIRAS | Consultant: Haydar | Contractor: Al Futtaim Carillion
- Meydan Beach Hotel JBR – Client: Meydan | Consultant: AE7 | Contractor: FIBREX
Site Engineer
Conversion Electromechanical Company
2014.06 - 2016.01
- AKOYA TRUMP – Client: DAMAC | Consultant: ATKINS | Contractor: OMIS
- Ibn Battuta Mall – Client: NAKHEEL | Contractor: OMIS
- Al Furjan Villas – Client: NAKHEEL | Contractor: UNEC
Education
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
An-Najah National University
Palestine 2009.01 - 2014.01
High School Certificate - undefined
Nablus, Palestine 2008.01 - 2009.01
Skills
- budget forecasting
- strategic planning
- risk assessment frameworks
- project lifecycle management
- stakeholder engagement
- performance metrics analysis
- quality assurance processes
- cross-functional collaboration
- resource optimisation
- team leadership
- materials requirement planning
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Project risk management
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Project scheduling
Languages
Arabic (Native), English (Very Good)
Responsibilities & Tasks
- Develop, monitor, and control project schedules across all fire protection projects (fire alarm, sprinkler, FM200, deluge, etc.).
- Create and manage project execution plans, risk registers, and procurement schedules.
- Support baseline and revised program preparation with input from site and engineering teams
- Monitor and allocate manpower, equipment, and material across projects to optimize utilization.
- Coordinate with planning and construction managers to avoid resource bottlenecks.
- Review subcontractor scopes and ensure proper resource engagement.
- Align fire division project delivery with business goals.
- Identify opportunities for cost saving, margin improvement, and process optimization.
- Recommend system improvements or standardizations across projects.