Fatema Baqui, PMP®, MBA, MSc

• Oversee procurement and contract coordination, preparing specifications, evaluating vendor submissions, and managing approvals. • Manage a $10M+ international project portfolio across North America, EMEA, and APAC, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines. • Develop and manage Project Charters, budgets, and risk registers; monitor variances and implement corrective actions. • Deliver executive-level project reports and presentations, highlighting governance, finance, and risk updates. • Lead cross-functional project teams, aligning Sales, Operations, IT, and vendors to achieve milestones.

• Led a team of 5 to support accounts in 90+ countries, conducting site visits, account reviews, and solution recommendations. • Collaborated with sales teams to forecast monthly and quarterly revenue projections based on customer demand and market trends. • Maintained CRM records, capturing all customer interactions, opportunities, and follow-ups.

• Partnered with sales representatives in joint calls to position technical products and develop customized solutions. • Delivered on-site and virtual product demos, resulting in repeat business and expanded product adoption. Provided post-sale support, ensuring smooth product integration and high customer satisfaction.

• Directed national-level projects with multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring scope, risk, and compliance adherence. • Developed tender requirements and led vendor/contract negotiations, securing multi-year agreements. • Delivered governance and financial reports to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making. • Managed a 25-member cross-functional team overseeing end-to-end program delivery.

• Managed formulation development for architectural coatings and universal colorants, improving performance and reducing costs. • Coordinated cross-departmentally to scale new products from lab to market, ensuring quality and compliance.