04 · Career Journey

From analysis to national program leadership

Every role, every result, in the detail it deserves. From business intelligence and regional advisory to directing a national scale transformation program.

  1. Present

    Projects Director, Confidential Project

    Confidential Organization

    I direct a confidential, national scale strategic transformation program, overseeing governance, stakeholder alignment, implementation planning and cross functional execution to achieve high impact organizational objectives.

  2. From Dec 2023

    IT Strategy & Project Department Manager

    IPA, Institute of Public Administration

    I directed 10+ IT strategy initiatives and 15+ cross functional projects annually, aligning 5 departmental objectives with enterprise wide transformation goals.

  3. From Jan 2021

    Business Intelligence Analyst

    Gulf Health Council

    I analysed 20+ complex datasets to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decisions across multiple healthcare programs.

  4. From Jan 2018

    Business Advisor

    Deputy Governor of Asir Region

    I advised on 12+ strategic initiatives, managed teams, and implemented policies to enhance regional business and operational performance.

  5. From 2017

    Coordinator of the Administration and Public Policies Sector

    IPA, Institute of Public Administration

    I coordinated administration and public policy operations, aligning 3+ sector plans, 5+ training programs, and key governance documentation with organizational strategy.

  6. 2008 to 2010

    Early Career Foundations

    stc & Aramco Services Company

    My early career began in business analysis and support services, the foundation for the strategy and program leadership that followed.

05 · Experience in Detail

Program leadership at national scale

The complete record, role by role, exactly as it happened. Nothing summarised away, nothing left out.

Executive boardroom overlooking the Riyadh skyline at dusk

Present

Projects Director, Confidential Project

Confidential Organization

Saudi Arabia

I direct a confidential, national scale strategic transformation program, overseeing governance, stakeholder alignment, implementation planning and cross functional execution to achieve high impact organizational objectives.

Key achievements

  • Spearheaded strategic planning across 10+ workstreams, aligning 6 executive stakeholders and accelerating milestone delivery by 20 percent through structured governance and execution oversight.
  • Orchestrated governance forums involving 25+ senior decision makers, producing 40+ executive reports and maintaining 100 percent on time delivery of critical program milestones.
  • Championed enterprise risk and performance management by implementing 15 governance controls and 20+ performance indicators, improving project visibility by 30 percent and strengthening executive decision making.
Strategy office at the Institute of Public Administration in Riyadh

From Dec 2023

IT Strategy & Project Department Manager

IPA, Institute of Public Administration

Riyadh, KSA

I directed 10+ IT strategy initiatives and 15+ cross functional projects annually, aligning 5 departmental objectives with enterprise wide transformation goals.

Key achievements

  • Championed development of IT strategies and 8 roadmaps, managed budgets exceeding SAR 65M, and implemented cost control measures to improve operational efficiency.
  • Resolved complex resource management issues for 6+ teams, streamlining schedules and completing 12+ projects on time.
  • Enhanced project execution by coordinating 15+ cross functional teams, implementing best practices, and utilizing 3 advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
Health data control room with live maps and analytics

From Jan 2021

Business Intelligence Analyst

Gulf Health Council

Riyadh, KSA

I analysed 20+ complex datasets to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decisions across multiple healthcare programs.

Key achievements

  • Engineered 6 predictive models, improving future business planning and forecasting for 8+ programs.
  • Coordinated high volume workflows across 10+ simultaneous projects, ensuring on time delivery of high value initiatives.
  • Elevated data visualization by developing 12+ Power BI dashboards, enhancing reporting efficiency for 25+ staff members.
The green terraced mountains of the Asir Region at golden hour

From Jan 2018

Business Advisor

Deputy Governor of Asir Region

Abha, KSA

I advised on 12+ strategic initiatives, managed teams, and implemented policies to enhance regional business and operational performance.

Key achievements

  • Negotiated 10+ contracts and deals, securing favorable terms and strengthening partnerships with 20+ stakeholders.
  • Directed 6 project teams comprising 60+ professionals, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks and projects.
  • Formulated 8 strategic plans and implemented 5 organizational policies, enhancing business operations and service delivery across the region.
Program office at night with roadmaps and charts on the table

From 2017

Coordinator of the Administration and Public Policies Sector

IPA, Institute of Public Administration

Riyadh, KSA

I coordinated administration and public policy operations, aligning 3+ sector plans, 5+ training programs, and key governance documentation with organizational strategy.

Key achievements

  • Delivered 3+ operational plans and 5+ sectoral training programs, ensuring alignment with annual and strategic objectives.
  • Produced 50+ official documents, including correspondence, meeting minutes, and policy papers, supporting 10+ committees and senior decision making processes.
Riyadh skyline at dusk, where the early career began

2008 to 2010

Early Career Foundations

stc & Aramco Services Company

Saudi Arabia

My early career began in business analysis and support services, the foundation for the strategy and program leadership that followed.

Key achievements

  • Business Analysis Consultant at stc, from September 2009 to January 2010.
  • Support services at Aramco Services Company, from September to December 2008.