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Ala E.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

$25/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Project & Program Manager with +10years of experience across IT infrastructure, engineering, and cross-functional delivery. I work in environments that involve multiple stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, where clarity, coordination, and execution are critical. This allowed me to develop expertise in: ✅ Strategic Planning ✅ Risk Management ✅ Performance Monitoring ✅ Stakeholder Management ✅ Project governance My background spans civil engineering to IT, which allows me to understand technical requirements while managing scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations. Delivery responsibilities include:- 🔹End-to-end ownership of project and program delivery in complex environments 🔹Coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and external vendors 🔹Active management of risks, dependencies, and delivery trade-offs 🔹Proactive engagement with clients and senior stakeholders to ensure execution stays aligned with objectives I am eager to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact. My goal is always to go above and beyond expectations, bringing a strong work ethic, adaptability, and creativity to every project. I’m always open to discussing new opportunities, exchanging ideas, or collaborating on projects. Feel free to reach out.

  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Project
  • Management Skills
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Business Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Primavera P6
AlMohannad A.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

My strengths encompass project management, data management using Excel, intermediate-level SQL skills, bilingual communication abilities, medical translation, strong leadership and teamwork capabilities. With a rich background in healthcare and experience collaborating with international agencies, I am well-equipped to deliver exceptional results across various projects and industries. My expertise lies in project management, and I hold the prestigious PMP certification. With extensive experience in project management, I can effectively assist in managing your projects from initiation to completion. I am proficient in utilizing tools such as Microsoft Project to create comprehensive project plans, track progress, and ensure successful execution. In addition to project management, I excel in data management tasks, including data cleaning, analysis, and reporting using Excel. I possess intermediate-level proficiency in SQL and am adept at writing queries for data retrieval and analysis. Furthermore, my bilingual abilities in Arabic and English enhance my communication skills, allowing me to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and clients. I am also skilled in delivering compelling presentations that engage and inform stakeholders. I have actively contributed to numerous projects within healthcare settings and have recently gained valuable experience working with international agencies such as WHO. My educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Dentistry and a Master's degree in Public Health.

  • Project Management Professional
  • Data Analytics
  • Public Health
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health
  • Translation
Syed N.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

$85/hr
5.0
3 jobs

GRC & Cybersecurity Risk Consulting | Regulatory Compliance | PMP | Global Delivery Leadership Executive Overview I am a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Cybersecurity Risk professional with 20+ years of IT, risk, and delivery leadership experience, supporting organizations operating in highly regulated environments across the United States and Saudi Arabia. My work focuses on helping boards, executives, CISOs, and delivery leaders establish defensible governance structures, effective cybersecurity risk programs, and audit‑ready compliance frameworks, while ensuring initiatives are executed with discipline, accountability, and measurable outcomes. I have advised organizations across banking, financial services, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise environments, combining global regulatory standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) with regional regulatory mandates (SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls). This dual exposure allows me to support US companies scaling internationally as well as Saudi organizations aligning with global compliance expectations. Cybersecurity Risk Management & GRC (Primary Focus) My core expertise lies in building, stabilizing, and governing cybersecurity and enterprise risk programs that withstand regulatory scrutiny and executive review. Key areas include: • Enterprise & cybersecurity risk assessments • Risk register development, ownership, and governance • Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) and vendor security assessments • Control design, effectiveness evaluation, and remediation tracking • GRC maturity assessments and structured gap analysis • Executive risk reporting (KRIs, KPIs, dashboards) • Risk appetite articulation and control accountability models My approach emphasizes risk clarity, traceability, and decision‑grade reporting, enabling leadership to act proactively rather than react to audits. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness (US & Saudi Arabia) I support organizations navigating complex regulatory environments with a pragmatic and defensible compliance approach. Global & US standards: • ISO/IEC 27001 – ISMS design, implementation, and audit readiness • SOC 2 (Type I & II) – readiness, evidence management, and control validation • GDPR and global data protection requirements • Internal audits, policies, SOPs, and corrective action programs Saudi Arabia regulatory expertise: • SAMA Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) • NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) • Compliance gap assessments and remediation roadmaps • Regulator‑ready documentation and audit evidence coordination Project, Program & PMO Leadership (PMP‑Certified) Governance and compliance initiatives succeed only with strong execution. I bring 11+ years of formal Project & Program Management experience, backed by PMP certification, to deliver outcomes—not just documentation. • End‑to‑end program and project leadership • PMO setup, governance models, and reporting • Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery • Risk, dependency, issue, and stakeholder management • Executive and steering committee reporting • Multi‑vendor and onsite‑offshore coordination Quality Assurance Leadership (Supporting Capability) While not my primary portfolio, my background as a QA Lead strengthens delivery assurance: • QA governance and process design • Web and mobile manual testing • UAT coordination and release validation • API testing (Postman) and automation oversight • Jira‑based defect and sprint governance This ensures controls and systems perform as designed in production environments. Engagement Model & Delivery Capability Clients engage me personally for strategy, assessments, leadership, and advisory roles. Where broader execution is required, I can mobilize a trusted multidisciplinary delivery team across GRC, cybersecurity, QA, software, data, cloud, and PMO, providing scalable execution without operational complexity. Typical Engagements: • GRC & Cybersecurity Risk Advisory • Third‑Party Risk & Vendor Assessments • ISO 27001 / SOC 2 / GDPR Readiness • SAMA & NCA Compliance Initiatives • GRC Gap Assessments & Maturity Reviews • Program / PMO Leadership for Risk‑Driven Initiatives Professional Value Clients work with me for strong governance leadership, cross‑border regulatory experience, executive‑grade communication, PMP‑backed delivery discipline, and a founder mindset with clear ownership and accountability. Availability & Engagement Approach I work with US and international clients as an individual consultant for strategic and leadership‑driven engagements. Where broader execution or accelerated timelines are required, I can also extend delivery through a trusted, managed team across cybersecurity, GRC, QA, PMO, and technology functions. This model provides senior‑level ownership with the flexibility to scale delivery as project needs evolve. Open to advisory, delivery leadership, and risk‑driven engagements requiring strong governance, regulatory alignment and accountable execution.

  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Agile Project Management
  • Jira
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Project Management Office
  • Sprint Planning
  • Quality Assurance
  • Manual Testing
  • QA Testing
  • Risk Assessment
  • Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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