HAJER ALQASSIMI

• Led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, establishing and managing the Transformation and Strategy Office to deliver technology roadmaps and digital operating models that supported client innovation, growth, and strategic goals.
• Enabled client organisations to scale and thrive by developing and implementing digital operating models designed for efficiency, resilience, and adaptability to rapidly changing market conditions.
• Accelerated business growth through portfolio management, successfully overseeing the delivery of complex, multi-faceted projects that optimised operations and enhanced client outcomes.
• Enhanced regulatory compliance by designing and embedding governance frameworks aligned with industry standards and regional requirements, safeguarding operational integrity and trust.
• Delivered measurable improvements in operational performance by directing cross-functional teams to implement scalable digital solutions that aligned with clients’ long-term strategic objectives.
• Built lasting client relationships, providing trusted advisory services to align digital initiatives with business priorities, driving sustainable value creation.
• Fostered organisational transformation by championing change management initiatives, enabling seamless adoption of new digital tools and processes while empowering teams for long-term success.
• Secured new business opportunities, expanded client service lines, and drove revenue growth by identifying and delivering tailored digital transformation solutions.

TASMU Smart City Program, Qatar
Role: Engagement Director

• Directed a £150M smart city transformation program, delivering scalable frameworks and digital solutions to enhance urban living experiences across multiple government and private entities.
• Led a multidisciplinary team of 120 professionals, including project managers, technical architects, and urban planners, ensuring alignment with the national vision for innovation and sustainability.
• Oversaw vendor negotiations and SLA management, achieving 99.8% system uptime and seamless integration across 25+ smart city services.
• Established governance frameworks to ensure compliance with national regulations and international standards, reducing operational risks by 40%.

Zero Trust Security Program, Government of Qatar (105 Entities)
Role: Delivery Director

• Spearheaded a £14M national security transformation, implementing a Zero Trust architecture across 105 governmental entities to enhance cybersecurity resilience by 60%.
• Managed a cross-functional team of 150, including cybersecurity experts, project managers, and compliance officers, delivering within stringent timelines and budgets.
• Standardized security protocols and governance models, achieving a 30% improvement in SLA compliance and a 50% reduction in security incidents.

Red Sea Smart Sustainable Environment, KSA
Role: Program Director

• Directed a £15M sustainability and smart environment initiative, focusing on integrating cutting-edge technologies to achieve a 25% reduction in environmental impact.
• Led a team of 100+ professionals, including environmental engineers, data scientists, and project managers, delivering innovative solutions on time and under budget.
• Designed scalable operating models and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and regulatory standards.

Red Sea Smart Destination, KSA
Role: Engagement Director

• Delivered a £20M smart destination program, enhancing sustainable tourism through the integration of advanced technologies, including IoT and AI-driven platforms.
• Managed partnerships with global vendors, negotiating £10M in contracts and ensuring 95% SLA compliance.
• Directed cross-functional teams to design and implement smart infrastructure, achieving a 30% increase in operational efficiency.

Red Sea Master System Integration, KSA
Role: System Integration Director

• Managed a £13M master system integration project, overseeing the seamless deployment of enterprise systems across multiple business units.
• Led a team of 80+ technical experts and project managers, ensuring interoperability across diverse platforms and reducing integration risks by 35%.
• Established governance protocols and vendor management strategies, achieving a 25% cost reduction through optimized procurement.

FIFA World Cup Qatar: Workforce Management Solution
Role: Delivery Director

• Oversaw the £15M deployment of an innovative workforce management system for the FIFA World Cup, ensuring readiness for over 20,000 personnel.
• Directed a team of 50+ project managers and technical leads, ensuring the system was delivered on time and met the event's stringent requirements.
• Achieved a 90% user adoption rate through effective change management strategies and targeted training programs.

Data Management, Governance, and AI Strategy Program (Confidential)
Role: Program Director

• Directed a £4M data governance and AI strategy program for a leading enterprise, establishing robust frameworks for data quality, security, and analytics.
• Managed a team of 150, including data scientists, AI experts, project managers, and technical leads, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Defined and implemented a data governance framework aligned with GDPR and ISO standards, reducing data inconsistencies by 85%.
• Delivered an enterprise AI strategy, leveraging machine learning models to drive business decision-making, resulting in a 30% increase in operational efficiency.
• Oversaw the integration of AI solutions with existing enterprise systems, achieving a 20% reduction in manual processes and enhancing data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Strategic Leadership: Delivered digital transformation strategies, aligning technology roadmaps with client business objectives to drive innovation, scalability, and growth.
• Governance & Compliance: Implemented scalable governance frameworks across programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with best practices.
• Team Management: Led diverse teams of up to 150 professionals, including project managers, technical experts, and AI specialists, fostering collaboration and achieving project success.
• Vendor & SLA Management: Negotiated contracts worth over £2M, achieving an average of 95% SLA compliance and reducing vendor costs by 20%.
• Change Management: Championed organisational transformation, achieving user adoption rates of up to 90% for new systems and processes.
• Business Growth: Secured new engagements worth USD 1.2M annually through strategic advisory and expansion of service portfolios.

Petrofac, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Role: Head of PMO and Director of Digital & AI Transformation

• Established and led the Project Management Office (PMO) for Petrofac’s global operations, overseeing a portfolio of 60+ strategic projects with a combined budget of £200M.
• Designed and implemented standardized project management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2), improving project delivery success rates by 30% across oil and gas operations.
• Directed cross-functional teams of 250+ professionals, including project managers, technical leads, and domain experts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and operational requirements.
• Developed a centralized risk management framework, reducing project delays by 20% and mitigating critical risks related to cost overruns and resource allocation.
• Established robust governance mechanisms, introducing real-time project tracking dashboards and metrics, improving project visibility and decision-making accuracy by 40%.
• Enhanced resource utilization efficiency by 25% through workforce optimization and effective allocation across projects in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
• Introduced KPIs and reporting standards tailored to oil and gas projects, ensuring alignment with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) regulations and achieving a 95% compliance rate.
• Directed a £7M Digital and ERP transformation program, integrating SAP and Oracle Fusion platforms across 15 business units, achieving a 35% increase in process efficiency.
• Implemented digital solutions tailored to the oil and gas industry, including advanced procurement systems, supply chain analytics, and real-time operational dashboards, reducing supply chain lead times by 20%.
• Led Agile transformation initiatives, cutting ERP delivery timelines by 25% and ensuring alignment with business-critical priorities.
• Designed a £50M Data & AI strategy to establish a unified data platform, enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making across upstream and downstream operations.
• Delivered predictive maintenance solutions using AI, reducing equipment downtime by 30% and generating £15M in annual cost savings.
• Implemented advanced data governance frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, improving data accuracy by 45% and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Integrated machine learning models for reservoir management and drilling optimization, increasing operational accuracy by 20% and reducing exploration costs by 10%.
• Spearheaded a £35M CDE initiative, integrating technologies such as RPA, Big Data, and Digital Twin solutions to streamline global project execution.
• Enabled collaboration for over 10,000 employees and contractors, achieving a 30% improvement in project execution timelines through advanced data integration and predictive analytics.
• Enhanced document management and workflow automation, reducing administrative overheads by 25% across major oil and gas projects.
• Formulated SMART goals to align digital transformation strategies with organizational objectives, delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Championed change management across global projects, achieving a 90% adoption rate for new tools and processes.
• Conducted industry benchmarking and introduced initiatives to leverage emerging technologies such as IoT and blockchain, resulting in a 15% operational efficiency improvement.
• Collaborated with senior executives to prioritize strategic initiatives, aligning £150M in capital investments with long-term business goals.
• Oversaw a £100M portfolio of complex projects, including upstream exploration, midstream logistics, and downstream refinery optimizations.
• Delivered critical infrastructure projects, including pipeline monitoring systems and offshore platform digitalization, achieving a 25% reduction in operational disruptions.
• Monitored and optimized project budgets, maintaining variance within 5% of approved allocations.
• Enhanced stakeholder engagement by introducing monthly performance reviews and ensuring 100% transparency in project status and risks.
• Managed relationships with 20+ global technology vendors, negotiating contracts worth £50M and achieving cost savings of 20%.
• Established SLA frameworks tailored to oil and gas operations, ensuring 99.5% system uptime and high service reliability.
• Integrated HSE standards into project management frameworks, ensuring a 98% compliance rate across all operations.
• Implemented digital HSE monitoring tools, reducing incident reporting times by 40% and improving workplace safety metrics by 15%.

Smart Education City (Smart Campus)

Role: Program Director

• Strategic Planning & Implementation: Directed the development and execution of a £3.1M smart campus transformation strategy, focusing on IoT integration, digital twin modeling, and the implementation of advanced smart infrastructure.
• Technology Integration: Spearheaded the deployment of key technologies, including IoT devices, smart grids, digital twins, smart parking systems, and AI-driven security solutions for crowd management and threat detection, enhancing campus safety and efficiency by 30%.
• Data Management & Analytics: Established comprehensive data management frameworks and leveraged advanced analytics to optimize campus operations, achieving a 25% improvement in resource utilization and decision-making speed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and administrative leaders, ensuring all technological solutions aligned with user needs and long-term campus objectives.
• Training & Development: Designed and conducted training programs for 20+ staff members, enhancing their capabilities to manage and operate smart campus systems, resulting in a 90% proficiency rate.
• Pilot Testing & System Evaluation: Led the pilot testing of IoT-enabled systems, evaluating performance and implementing refinements that improved operational efficiency by 20%.
• Sustainability Focus: Integrated sustainable practices into smart campus initiatives, ensuring scalability for future technology integrations and a 40% reduction in energy consumption.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Monitored emerging trends in smart campus development, driving continuous innovation and system enhancements that positioned the campus as a regional leader in smart education solutions.

ERP Migration with Oracle Fusion

Role: ERP Program Director

• Program Oversight: Directed a £4M Oracle Fusion ERP implementation across a multinational organization, integrating financials, HR, and supply chain management into a unified platform.
• Business Process Optimization: Redefined core business processes, achieving a 30% reduction in operational inefficiencies and aligning workflows with best practices.
• Team Leadership: Led a cross-functional team of 100+ professionals, including ERP consultants, data architects, and project managers, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project milestones.
• Training & Change Management: Designed and delivered training programs for 1,000+ users, achieving a 90% adoption rate within six months post-implementation.
• Performance Monitoring: Established real-time dashboards for KPI tracking, enabling executive-level visibility and improving decision-making speed by 25%.

Data Governance and Management for Clinical Research (Sidra Hospital)

Role: Program Director

• Strategic Data Framework: Designed and implemented a £1.2M data governance framework to support clinical research, ensuring compliance with GDPR and HIPAA regulations.
• Central Data Repository: Led the development of a central data repository to standardize and streamline research data, reducing data inconsistencies by 40%.
• Team Management: Directed a team of 80 professionals, including data scientists, clinicians, and IT specialists, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
• Advanced Analytics: Delivered AI-powered analytics solutions for clinical research, enabling a 35% improvement in study accuracy and decision-making.
• Data Quality and Security: Established robust data quality protocols and security measures, reducing risks of data breaches by 20% and enhancing trust in data integrity.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with clinical researchers, administrators, and external regulators to align the data strategy with research goals and compliance requirements.

Smart Stable Management (Al Shaqab)

Role: Program Manager

• IoT-Enabled Solutions: Directed the deployment of IoT-enabled smart stable management systems, automating feeding schedules, monitoring horse health metrics, and improving operational efficiency by 30%.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Designed and implemented real-time dashboards for stable monitoring, providing actionable insights on environmental conditions and horse performance.
• Sustainability Integration: Integrated smart grid technology to reduce energy consumption by 20%, aligning with Al Shaqab’s sustainability goals.
• Team Coordination: Led a multidisciplinary team of 50+ professionals, including IoT specialists, equine experts, and project managers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Training & Support: Conducted training for stable managers and staff, achieving a 95% proficiency rate in using the new systems.

Sports Monitoring Real-Time Dashboard

Role: Sports Analytics Program Director

• Innovative Dashboards: Designed a £1.5M real-time sports monitoring dashboard for athletes, providing actionable insights into performance metrics, injury risks, and recovery plans.
• AI-Driven Analytics: Implemented AI algorithms to analyze biometric and performance data, enhancing athlete training efficiency by 25%.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with coaches, medical staff, and athletes to ensure the dashboard met performance and usability requirements.
• System Integration: Integrated wearable devices with the dashboard, achieving 98% accuracy in data collection and processing.
• Change Management: Delivered user training and support, achieving 90% adoption across sports teams and medical staff.

Council of Ministers of Qatar - The Prime Minister's Office - IMDAD

Role: Project Manager

• Delivered a £3.4M national digitization program to streamline government services and ensure alignment with Qatar’s digital transformation agenda.
• Directed a team of 100+ professionals, including developers, business analysts, and government liaisons, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Established performance monitoring frameworks, improving service delivery efficiency by 30%.

Ministry of Finance of Qatar - Capital Projects Performance Monitoring

Role: Project Manager

• Delivered a £2.5M digital monitoring system for capital projects, enabling real-time tracking and reporting of financial performance.
• Implemented advanced analytics dashboards, achieving a 35% improvement in budget adherence.

Ministry of Justice - Intelligent Reporting and Legal Affairs Monitoring System

Role: Project Manager

• Led the development of a £1.5M intelligent reporting platform to streamline legal affairs and monitor case statuses.
• Enhanced system usability and adoption by delivering training programs to 500+ legal professionals.

Qatar POST - Business Intelligence and Real-Time Dashboarding

Role: Business Intelligence Lead

• Directed the development of a £0.8M real-time business intelligence dashboard, providing actionable insights and improving decision-making efficiency by 25%.
• Established data governance protocols, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with national standards.

Qatar POST - ERP Finance and Procurement

Role: ERP Program Director

• Managed a team of 12 professionals to implement a £6.7M Oracle ERP solution for finance and procurement, achieving a 30% reduction in manual processing time.
• Led a team of 70+ professionals to ensure seamless integration across departments and alignment with operational goals.

Qatar POST - System Digitization

Role: Program Manager

• Spearheaded the digitization of legacy systems across all business units, reducing operational costs by 20% and increasing efficiency by 35%.

Core Banking Transformation (Confidential Banking Client)
Role: Program Director

• Led a £3.3M core banking transformation, integrating scalable cloud-based platforms and improving transaction processing speed by 50%.
• Managed a team of 60+ banking and IT professionals, ensuring seamless implementation across 7+ branches.

Data Governance for Banking Compliance (Confidential Banking Client)
Role: Data Governance Lead

• Designed and executed a £0.7M data governance strategy, ensuring compliance with Basel III and GDPR regulations.
• Delivered a centralized data platform that improved reporting accuracy by 40% and reduced data retrieval time by 25%.

Customer Analytics Platform (Confidential Banking Client)
Role: Project Manager

• Managed the development of a £2M customer analytics platform, leveraging AI to enhance customer segmentation and targeting, increasing sales conversion rates by 30%.
• Managed and controlled the Integrated data from multiple channels, achieving a 95% improvement in customer data accuracy.

Role: Program Director

• Workforce Management System: Directed the deployment of a £3.5M workforce management solution for a leading oil & gas enterprise, optimizing scheduling, payroll integration, and workforce analytics across 15 global sites.
• ERP Integration: Oversaw the integration of an ERP system (SAP) with workforce management tools, achieving a 25% reduction in manual processes and increasing operational efficiency.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Delivered a real-time data analytics platform for workforce performance monitoring, enabling predictive insights into resource allocation and project timelines, improving productivity by 20%.
• Compliance and Governance: Established data governance protocols to ensure compliance with regional labor laws and company policies, reducing compliance risks by 40%.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed a diverse team of 100+ professionals, including ERP consultants, data scientists, and project managers, delivering the project on schedule and within budget.
• Operational Savings: Achieved £5M in annual savings by optimizing resource utilization and automating key workforce management processes.

Role: Data Management Program Director

• Strategic Data Governance Framework: Designed and implemented a £25M enterprise-wide data governance strategy for a leading banking institution, ensuring compliance with GDPR, Basel III, and local regulatory requirements.
• Centralized Data Platform: Developed a centralized data platform that improved reporting accuracy by 40%, enabling seamless integration across 200+ branches and digital channels.
• Real-Time Dashboards: Delivered a suite of real-time dashboards, providing executive management with actionable insights into customer behavior, credit risk, and operational performance, reducing decision-making time by 30%.
• Risk Mitigation: Enhanced data quality and reduced redundancies by 35% through the implementation of robust data validation and cleaning mechanisms.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with risk, compliance, and IT departments to align the data governance framework with strategic goals and operational requirements.
• Team Leadership: Led a team of 90 professionals, including data analysts, IT architects, and compliance experts, ensuring seamless execution and adoption.

Role: AI Strategy Program Director

• AI Defense Strategy Development: Led the design and execution of a £20M AI-driven defense strategy, focused on leveraging advanced machine learning models for real-time imagery analysis and threat detection.
• Imagery Analysis Solution: Delivered a cutting-edge AI solution that improved imagery processing accuracy by 45% and reduced analysis time by 30%, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.
• Team Leadership: Managed a multidisciplinary team of 80 professionals, including AI experts, data scientists, defense strategists, and technical project managers, ensuring alignment with national security objectives.
• System Integration: Oversaw the integration of AI models with existing defense systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and scalability for future enhancements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with defense leadership, technology vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure the solution aligned with operational requirements and compliance standards.
• Training & Adoption: Designed and delivered training programs for defense personnel, achieving an 85% proficiency rate in utilizing the AI solution within six months.
• Risk Management: Implemented rigorous testing and validation protocols to minimize errors and mitigate risks associated with the deployment of AI technologies in high-stakes environments.

• Business Intelligence Lecturer
• Organized, prepared, and revised BI course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.