Ahmed Naguib

Senior Project Manager (PMO Lead) @ أمانة منطقة الرياض

About

🎯 Senior Project Manager | PMO & Project Controls Leader Senior Project Manager and PMO Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering government and capital projects across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Oman. I specialize in building executive-level PMO operating models that improve delivery performance, strengthen governance compliance, and enable data-driven decision-making through portfolio controls, KPI systems, and executive dashboards powered by PMIS, Power BI, and AI-enabled insights. I have governed and supported portfolios covering 250+ projects valued at 2.3B SAR, achieving measurable outcomes including 93% strategic alignment, 62% improvement in delivery performance, 33% reduction in delays, 23% cost optimization, and 90% stakeholder satisfaction. 🔹 How I Deliver Impact • PMO Transformation: maturity uplift (P3M3), operating models, methodology design and rollout • Portfolio Governance: stage gates, lifecycle control, compliance, escalation and steering support • Performance Intelligence: KPI frameworks, Power BI dashboards, automated reporting and executive insights • Delivery & Risk: schedule control, change management, risk mitigation, recovery planning • Leadership Enablement: capability building, stakeholder alignment, process standardization, team coaching 🔹 Selected Outcomes • Governed 250+ projects worth 2.3B SAR with 93% strategic alignment • Reduced project delays by 33% through governance enforcement and delivery standardization • Achieved 23% cost optimization through workflow improvement and performance monitoring • Delivered PM capability uplift through 15 workshops for 450+ professionals 🔹 Core Focus Areas PMO Leadership | Portfolio Governance (PPM) | Project Controls | Capital Programs | Government Transformation | PMIS | Power BI | Primavera P6 | Risk & Change Management 🔹 Certifications PMP®, PMO-CP®, P3O®, PMO-MP®, RMP®, PBA®, KPIP®, SP®, SFC®, Six Sigma | B.Sc. Civil Engineering 🏆 Awards & Memberships Honor Award – Riyadh Municipality | PMI | PMO Global Institute | Saudi & Egyptian Engineering Councils 📩 Open to PMO leadership and portfolio governance roles across KSA and GCC, including PMO Director / Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager / Portfolio Lead positions.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Project Management Office (PMO), Strategic Planning, Change Management, Project Control, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Reporting, Decision-Making, Knowledge Acquisition, Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), Manage Complex Projects, Scope Management, Request for Proposal (RFP), Mitigation Strategies, Digital Transformation, Delivery Of Projects, Bid Processes, Digital Project Management, Diversity, Strategic Initiatives

Experience

Senior Project Manager (PMO Lead)

أمانة منطقة الرياض

2022-11 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Al Riyadh - KSA

Senior Project Manager (PMO Lead) | Jodayn, Riyadh – KSA | Nov 2022 – Dec 2025 ● Directed PMO and project delivery for Riyadh Municipality Portfolio of 250+ projects worth 2.3B SAR ● Accountable for portfolio-level performance across schedule, cost, and delivery KPIs ● Improved delivery performance by 62% through governance and performance tracking ● Reduced project delays by 33% by implementing standardized project delivery frameworks ● Achieved 23% cost optimization through workflow redesign and performance controls ● Advised senior stakeholders on portfolio performance, risks, and strategic alignment ● Led cross-functional teams across planning, project controls, and reporting functions ● Implemented PMIS and executive dashboards for real-time reporting and decision support ● Oversaw project lifecycle governance from planning through execution and closeout ● Supported contract management, variation control, and claims coordination at portfolio level ● Delivered training programs and workshops for 450+ professionals

Senior Planning Specialist (PMO)

أمانة منطقة الرياض

2020-12 - 2022-10 · 1 yr 11 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Planning Specialist (PMO) | Development Office, Riyadh – KSA | Dec 2020 – Oct 2022 ● Led planning and scheduling for 230+ municipal projects ● Controlled project baselines, forecasting, and performance tracking ● Provided schedule risk analysis and recovery plans for delayed projects ● Enhanced reporting accuracy and reduced reporting cycle time using PMIS ● Integrated schedule performance with portfolio reporting and executive dashboards

Senior Project Manager

JODAYN | جودين

2022-11 - 2026-4 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Directed PMO and delivery for Riyadh Municipality Portfolio (250+ projects & 2.3B SAR). Reported to executive leadership, driving performance and influencing strategic decisions. Improved delivery performance by 62% through governance and performance tracking. Reduced project delays by 33% by implementing standardized project delivery frameworks. Achieved 23% cost optimization through workflow redesign and performance controls. Advised senior stakeholders on portfolio performance, risks, and strategic alignment. Led cross-functional teams across planning, project controls, and reporting functions. Implemented PMIS and executive dashboards for real-time reporting and decision support. Oversaw project lifecycle governance from planning through execution and closeout. Supported contract management, variation control, and claims coordination at portfolio level. Delivered training programs and workshops for 450+ professionals in Project management.

Project Management Officer

Development Office

2020-12 - 2022-10 · 1 yr 11 mos

Led planning and scheduling for 230+ projects within Riyadh Municipality portfolio. Controlled project baselines, forecasting, and performance tracking. Provided schedule risk analysis and recovery plans for delayed projects.

Project Manager (PMC)

أمانة منطقة حائل

2019-5 - 2020-11 · 1 yr 7 mos

Jubba Saudi Arabia

Project Manager (PMC) | Design Principles Consulting, Hail – KSA | May 2019 – Nov 2020 ● Led consulting team overseeing municipal construction and infrastructure projects. ● Managed project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and technical compliance ● Assessed compliance for 25 projects, achieving 82% adherence to Saudi Building Code ● Reduced change orders by 31% through proactive risk identification and design reviews ● Supported contract management, variation control, and issue resolution

Project Manager

Design Principles Consulting

2019-5 - 2020-11 · 1 yr 7 mos

Led consulting team overseeing municipal construction and infrastructure projects. Managed project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and technical compliance. Assessed compliance for 25 projects, achieving 82% adherence to Saudi Building Code. Reduced change orders by 31% through proactive risk identification and design reviews. Supported contract management, variation control, and issue resolution.

Senior Technical Office Engineer

Al Tabarak For Engineering and Contracting Company

2018-9 - 2019-4 · 8 mos

6th October City,Egypt

* Project of Al Sheikh Zayed Commercial Mall and new Administrative Building for Investors Association. ● Managed 100+ technical submittals and ensured 100% compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and document version control. ● Closed 50+ RFIs and coordinated multidisciplinary teams (Civil/Arch/MEP), reducing approval cycle time and technical clashes by 20%. ● Supported cost and execution control through BOQ verification and technical issue resolution, reducing rework by 18% and quantity discrepancies by 10%, with 90%+ reporting accuracy.

Technical Office Engineer

Al Tabarak for Contracting

2018-9 - 2019-4 · 8 mos

Project of Al Sheikh Zayed Commercial Mall and new Administrative Building for Investors Association. Managed 100+ technical submittals and ensured 100% compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and document version control. Closed 50+ RFIs and coordinated multidisciplinary teams (Civil/Arch/MEP), reducing approval cycle time and technical clashes by 20%. Supported cost and execution control through BOQ verification and technical issue resolution, reducing rework by 18% and quantity discrepancies by 10%, with 90% reporting accuracy.

Technical Office Manager

Bin Karam Modern Investment Company‎

2016-9 - 2018-6 · 1 yr 10 mos

Al Buraimi Governorate, Oman

Technical Office Manager | Bin Karam Modern Investment, Oman | Sep 2016 – Apr 2018 ● Managed technical office operations for projects valued at 20M OMR ● Oversaw shop drawings, material submittals, procurement schedules, and QA/QC ● Coordinated with stakeholders to resolve design and execution issues ● Supported claims, variations, and contract compliance

Technical Support Engineer

Al-Muhaid Company For Engineering Consultancy

2014-10 - 2016-5 · 1 yr 8 mos

Saudi Arabia , AL-KHARJ

*Technical Support Engineer | Al Muhaid Company for Engineering Consultancy | Oct 2014 - May 2016 *Project: Technical studies in Al-Kharj Municipality. ● Prepared technical studies and reports to improve construction project execution, planning, and risk mitigation. ● Improved execution efficiency by 46% through process optimization, method statements, and workflow standardization.

Technical Support Engineer

Al Muhaid

2014-10 - 2016-5 · 1 yr 8 mos

Prepared technical studies and reports to improve project execution and planning. Enhanced execution efficiency by 46% through process optimization.

Education

Tanta University

Civil Engineering

2006-9 - 2011-6 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, specialized in Structural Engineering, with a strong academic foundation in structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, steel structures, and construction project execution. The program supported my early career development in delivering construction projects, and built my technical understanding of engineering design standards, construction methodologies, and project lifecycle management. * Key Focus Areas: * Structural Analysis & Design * Project Management * Reinforced Concrete & Steel Structures * Construction Materials & Methods * Engineering Codes & Standards * Project Planning & Site Execution * Quantity Take-Off & Cost Estimation