Samir Said
North,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of expertise in managing and completing software development and IT Projects. Proven track record of successfully overseeing large-scale Projects, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering results aligned with scope, time, and cost constraints. Seeking a challenging position where can utilize leadership abilities, Agile Project management experience, and strategic mindset to drive Project success and contribute to organizational growth. Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning. Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service. Experienced sr. Project manager with top-notch implementation and Project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Project planning and deployment. Well-versed in market trends, sales strategies and customer engagement techniques. Concise and decisive communicator with organizational, multitasking and Project management talents. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term Project goals. Managed budgets and monitored Project costs. Communicated with key Project stakeholders to ascertain Project requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sr. Project manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning. Experienced Project manager with top-notch implementation and Project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in market trends, sales strategies and customer engagement techniques. Concise and decisive communicator with organizational, multitasking and Project management talents. Communicated with key Project stakeholders to ascertain Project requirements. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills . Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company
01.2007 - Current
- Successfully led and directed large-scale IT system integration projects, overseeing projects with a budget exceeding $5 million and managing a system asset project portfolio spending of over $1 billion annually
- Orchestrated the launch of a Wi-Fi network for a $15 million Dubai Metro project, ensuring seamless coverage for 129 trains, 11 trams, and 66 stations
- Managed the deployment of Wi-Fi hotspot coverage for a Dubai smart city project, overseeing the installation and control of over 5000 Wi-Fi Access Points
- Led a team of 20 personnel, facilitating effective cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and business development departments
- Mentored and coached contract staff on Agile project management methodologies, ensuring timely project delivery and adherence to Agile principles.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
Software Project Manager and Product Launch Manager
Intel Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts and launch teams for new product development projects
- Managed a team of 12 engineers and created detailed schedules for software integration
- Presented project results to stakeholders, VPs, and Business Directors to secure funding and restore confidence in software project planning.
- Streamlined tasks in effort to provide easier and more efficient workflows for peers and colleagues
- Supervised and trained team of software developers, providing resources needed for success
- Answered client questions via phone and email to quickly resolve issues and improve service
- Monitored resource usage and managed tasks so costs did not exceed budget projections
- Managed all communications between clients, stakeholders and in-house software development team
- Developed, maintained and updated information, policies, standards and guidelines
- Coordinated development, testing and release of complete suite of web-based software offerings
- Evaluated, assessed and recommended software products that would meet project requirements
- Oversaw planning, application development, verification and risks involved in software projects
- Resolved issues immediately ensuring project deliverables were not negatively impacted
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines
- Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery
- Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks
- Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components
- Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans
- Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications
- Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance
- Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements
- Developed and introduced IT strategies to improve operational efficiency
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects
- Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects
- Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects
- Streamlined tasks in effort to provide easier and more efficient workflows for peers and colleagues.
- Supervised and trained team of software developers, providing resources needed for success.
- Answered client questions via phone and email to quickly resolve issues and improve service.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering and Technology Management
Portland State University
Portland, OR12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA12.1989
Skills
- Project Management: Proven track record in the management, coordination, and
- Completion of software development and IT projects
- Agile Methodologies: Extensive experience in Agile methodologies, including Scaled
- Agile (SAFe) practices
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and direct project teams, driving them towards
- Project goals and objectives
- Communication: Excellent organizational and communication skills, fostering strong
- Working relationships with team members, vendors, and client departments
- Stakeholder Management: Skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including
- Business sponsors, product owners, government project managers, development teams, and end-users
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Office 365),
- SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, and experience with GIS applications
- Cost Control
- Client liaison
- Project Scheduling
- Dependable and Responsible
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Written Communication
- MS Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master
- Professional Scrum Master I & II
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified - 2021
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company
01.2007 - Current
Software Project Manager and Product Launch Manager
Intel Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Engineering and Technology Management
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern University
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master
- Professional Scrum Master I & II
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified - 2021
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