Hamid Awan
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Recognized globally as a visionary Portfolio Manager with over 15 years of expertise orchestrating transformative, high-impact programs across technology, finance, and government sectors. Renowned for delivering game-changing results, I specialize in aligning multi-million-dollar portfolios with business strategy, mitigating risk, and achieving accelerated delivery through Agile and Waterfall methodologies. I lead by example, driving strategic initiatives, managing high-performance teams, and ensuring continuous innovation. Known for consistently outperforming objectives, reducing costs, and optimizing project outcomes, I am now seeking to elevate a global organization with my exceptional leadership and strategic prowess.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Data Analytics VP Remediation Customer Servic
Wells Fargo
West Des Moines, IA
09.2022 - Current
- Commanded a $100M+ portfolio centered on regulatory remediation and operational transformation, driving a 30% increase in efficiency and compliance.
- Integrated Agile methodologies across teams, reducing project completion times by 25% and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
- Led elite teams of 50+ project managers and analysts, delivering critical business insights and enabling data-driven decisions for the C-suite.
- Reduced compliance risks by 40% through sophisticated risk frameworks and governance controls, safeguarding organizational integrity.
Management (Business/Systems) Analyst III
State Of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
07.2015 - 08.2022
- Orchestrated a $15M statewide modernization project, upgrading tax systems and reducing service errors by 50%, delivering a 35% performance boost.
- Pioneered a hybrid Agile-Waterfall approach, increasing project velocity by 35% and achieving flawless execution in complex regulatory environments.
- Led a team of 10 high-performing project managers, ensuring the successful delivery of multi-million-dollar initiatives ahead of time and under budget.
- Reduced project risks by 40%, driving process improvements that enhanced compliance, governance, and operational efficiency.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Drake University
Des Moines, IA12-2000
Skills
- Portfolio Management Excellence: Spearheading $500M portfolios, consistently delivering projects under budget and ahead of schedule
- Agile & Waterfall Integration: Mastery of Agile and Waterfall, optimizing hybrid approaches for flawless execution across global initiatives
- Governance & Risk Mastery: Crafting governance frameworks that reduce risk by 30%, ensuring robust compliance and superior project control
- C-Suite Engagement & Influence: A trusted advisor who partners with executives to drive strategic alignment and business transformation
- Operational Efficiency: Proven track record of slashing project cycle times by up to 40% through process reengineering and risk mitigation
- Vendor & Stakeholder Leadership: Expertly managing global teams, vendors, and resources to deliver seamless, high-impact project outcomes
Affiliations
- Vice President, PMI Local Chapter – Directed community outreach programs, mentoring future leaders in project management and governance excellence.
- Mentor, Code for America – Guided underprivileged youth, promoting inclusion in data science and project management, bridging the tech gap.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Arabic
Limited
Punjabi
Professional
GLOBAL AFFILIATIONS & NETWORKING
- Project Management Institute (PMI) – Active Member of Global Leadership Community
- Scrum Alliance – Member & Certified Scrum Leader
- Agile Leadership Network – Member, Leading Agile Innovations Globally
Accomplishments
- Global Thought Leader: Published in [Top Industry Journal], recognized for cutting-edge portfolio management strategies and risk governance frameworks.
- Agile Transformation Champion: Led enterprise-wide Agile transformations that redefined project delivery standards, driving 25% faster completion rates.
- $500M+ Portfolios Delivered: Proven success in managing and delivering multi-million-dollar portfolios that align with corporate objectives and generate tangible ROI.
Certification
- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) – PMI (Global Elite Certification for Portfolio Leaders)
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) – PMI (Global Certification for Program Strategy Experts)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI (Industry Gold Standard Certification)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Scrum Alliance (Top-Tier Agile Certification)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) – PMI (Expert in Agile Methodologies)
- Certified SAFe Agilist 6.0 – Scaled Agile (Advanced Agile Leadership Certification)
- Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) – PMI (Specialized Risk Mitigation Certification)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Data Analytics VP Remediation Customer Servic
Wells Fargo
09.2022 - Current
Management (Business/Systems) Analyst III
State Of Iowa
07.2015 - 08.2022
MBA - Business Administration
Drake University
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Drake University
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Drake University
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