About Waiel
I am an experienced and talented senior consultant and manager in the projects management and PMO consultancy, Specialized in IT, ICT, and Low voltage systems . I have over 23 years experience in KSA, and UAE, I have successfully completed around 70 projects and programs valued 200M USD within construction, government, and telecom companies.
I am confident and ready to provide any short or long term services in this field.
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Riyadh (up to 50km)
Experience
- Operation & Technology (OTC),Governance & PMO DirectorMarch 2020 - Today (6 years and 3 months)Riyadh Saudi Arabia• • Led the organizational restructuring through the establishment of a PMO and governance units aligned with Vision 2030 and national transformation strategies.• • Developed integrated frameworks for portfolio, program, and project management to enhance institutional maturity, ensure compliance, and drive performance.• • Applied multiple professional methodologies for prioritizing strategic initiatives and optimizing the balance between risk and return.• • Supervised major project execution, including resource planning, budgeting, and risk governance, supported by real-time digital dashboards.• • Built and managed a full enterprise GRC system covering policy development, risk registers, internal controls, and regulatory alignment (CMA, NCA, ISO, COBIT).• • Conducted PMO maturity assessments and implemented phased governance models to improve performance and link department outputs to strategy.• • Designed and implemented digital smart solutions (ICT, IoT, PMO Tools) tailored to the contracting sector to enable efficient execution and digital transformation.• • Deployed modern tools to automate project workflows and performance dashboards using Agile, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies.• • Led internal and external audit readiness initiatives, ensuring compliance with national regulators and certification bodies, and preparing departments for formal audits, ISO certifications, and cybersecurity assessments.
- National Security DepartmentSenior Project Management ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSFebruary 2018 - February 2020 (2 years)Khartoum, Sudan•Provided technical project management consultancy for large-scale ICT & ELV systems, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project objectives.•Led the review and validation of technical designs (shop drawings, layouts, and material submittals), ensuring compliance with specifications and engineering standards.•Defined and optimized system specifications and technical architectures, guiding contractors and vendors toward high-performance solutions.•Oversaw site execution and system implementation, ensuring adherence to approved designs, timelines, and quality standards.•Developed structured Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for ICT systems to support effective planning and execution.•Coordinated across stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of multi-system environments.•Ensured project compliance with scope, schedule, and budget, validating technical deliverables and vendor outputs.•Produced technical and progress reports to support decision-making and project tracking.
- Saudi Industrial Development FundPMO ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSFebruary 2016 - April 2018 (2 years and 2 months)Riyadh Saudi Arabia• • Advising on the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of SIDF's enterprise PMO framework.• • Ensuring alignment of project portfolios with Vision 2030, SIDF's strategic objectives, and national industrial policies.• • Supporting governance, reporting, and control mechanisms to drive transparency and performance.• • Standardizing project management methodologies across departments and initiatives.• • Evaluating and improving project KPIs, risk management practices, and benefits realization frameworks.• • Facilitating workshops and training sessions to build internal project management capabilities.• • Providing expert advice on digital PMO tools, dashboards, and automated reporting solutions.• • Assisting in the integration of project governance with financial planning, budgeting, and funding strategies.
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Education
- & Regional Project Expertise& Regional Project Expertise
- MBAAssencia Business School2026MBA
Certifications
- Portfolio Management ProfessionalPMI2025
- Program Management Professional- PgMPPMI2019