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MOHAMAD SHOKAIR

Duncan,SC

Summary

Technical Programs Manager and Operations Leader with 22+ years of experience leading complex industrial, manufacturing, construction, and engineering initiatives. Proven track record of driving cross-functional execution, operational excellence, risk management, and business performance across global organizations. Experienced in program execution, stakeholder management, engineering collaboration, supplier engagement, and delivery of large-scale initiatives in highly regulated environments. Recognized for building high-performing teams, solving complex operational challenges, and aligning technical and business objectives to achieve strategic outcomes.

Overview

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1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Programs Manager

GE Vernova
Greenville, SC
02.2026 - Current

• Lead cross-functional execution of wind turbine service engineering programs, coordinating engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, services, and product management teams to deliver strategic business objectives.

• Own integrated program schedules, milestones, resource planning, and risk management activities throughout the product and service development lifecycle.

• Drive program governance through design reviews, tollgate reviews, engineering change management, validation activities, and product release processes.

• Facilitate identification and mitigation of technical, schedule, operational, and supply chain risks while developing contingency plans to maintain program commitments.

• Coordinate engineering documentation, configuration management, and bill-of-material release activities supporting new service solutions and reliability improvements.

• Provide executive-level program reporting and stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment across global cross-functional teams and leadership organizations.

• Support development and implementation of reliability, serviceability, and lifecycle improvement initiatives for utility-scale wind turbine platforms.

Operations Leader

GE Vernova
Greenville, SC
04.2022 - 02.2026
  • Led operational performance for a high-precision manufacturing cell, managing cost, quality, safety, and delivery objectives.
  • Streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and reinforce safe work practices.
  • Negotiated and managed vendor and contractor agreements, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and alignment with safety expectations.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and support data-driven decisions across operational and safety performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to align operational strategies with business goals and sustain a strong safety culture.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives that improved profitability without compromising quality or safety.

Senior Mechanical Supervisor

James L. Williams Middle East
Abu Dhabi
02.2016 - 09.2019
  • Managed subcontractor relationships and contracts, overseeing compliance, performance, communication, and adherence to site safety requirements.
  • Managed a multidisciplinary team of technicians and subcontractors to plan, execute, and close out BMS and MEP installations across multi-building mixed-use developments while reinforcing safe work practices on site.
  • Defined project scope and deliverables with clients and engineering consultants; developed and tracked schedules, budgets, and PM plans using ERP tools to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Led procurement and contract negotiations, preparing BOQs, evaluating vendor proposals, and awarding contracts in line with project governance while monitoring expenditures and forecasting cost variances.
  • Ensured quality control through detailed inspection of completed work, addressing discrepancies and maintaining compliance with project and safety standards.

Mechanical Supervisor

Drake and Scull International
Dubai
05.2005 - 02.2016
  • Led and reinforced safe work practices for a 65-member mechanical team by delivering toolbox talks and promoting hazard awareness across daily operations.
  • Coordinated with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with site safety procedures and a safe working environment.
  • Directed daily operations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and key performance metrics.
  • Managed logistics and inventory to ensure timely availability of materials, tools, and equipment while minimizing downtime and controlling costs.
  • Planned, delegated, and monitored team schedules to maintain optimal staffing and operational efficiency.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives to identify inefficiencies and streamline workflows.
  • Reported project progress to senior management and adjusted plans to maintain adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Systems And Management

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Arts

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2025

Associate of Arts - General Studies

SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Spartanburg, SC
04-2024

Skills

  • Data-Driven Problem Solving
  • Efficiency Improvement Strategies
  • Effective Team Leadership
  • Skilled Communicator
  • Change agent
  • Agile project management

Certification

OSHA 30-Construction

LANGUAGES

Arabic Native
English Bilingual
Hindi Advanced

Timeline

Technical Programs Manager

GE Vernova
02.2026 - Current

Operations Leader

GE Vernova
04.2022 - 02.2026

Senior Mechanical Supervisor

James L. Williams Middle East
02.2016 - 09.2019

Mechanical Supervisor

Drake and Scull International
05.2005 - 02.2016

Associate of Arts - General Studies

SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate of Arts - Arts

Arkansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Systems And Management

Arkansas State University