Farooq Mohammed, PMP

Experience

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  EXensys Software Solutions Ltd

  Aug 2005 - Apr 2007

  Business Analyst

  Key Responsibilities:☛ Implemented ERP projects as a Functional Consultant☛ Developed business process documents and business requirement study documents☛ Developed UI design, prepared Functional Test Cases☛ Accountable for initial requirements gathering, building a gap analysis, integration testing and user acceptance test (UAT)☛ Prepared proposed system document and identified required customization

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  Deloitte

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

  Sr. Analyst (Team Lead)

  Key Responsibilities: ☛ Led a team of 5 members and remotely supported client team based in U.S☛ Accountable for on-time delivery of the project and gathering information from the U.S. counterpart along with the team members☛ Timely communicated with the U.S. counterparts to understand any change/customization in the scope of the project☛ Understood the scope of the project, planning, resource allocation, calculating the risk associated and risk mitigation plan☛ Reviewed the information gathering and GAP document☛ Developed Test Cases and checked the quality of the project/phase☛ Incorporated any changes/customization of the project during the pilot phase✦✦ Achievements ✦✦✔ Awarded with ‘Innovations Award’ for streamlining the Business Processes✔ Awarded for ‘Community Involvement’ ✔ Received appreciation from Office of CEO & Service Line Lead for the Best Performance of the year Show less

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  Advanced Systems & Technologies [atm] [أتم]

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  IT Project Manager

  Key Responsibilities: ☛ Implemented Adobe's Business Process Management (BPM) projects in various industries viz: Government, Energy, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, I.T, and Petrochecmical☛ Timely execution of Business Process Automation implementation projects☛ Reviewed PO, contract, tender, proposal, compliance sheet to understand the business and technical requirements of the project☛ Organized and lead project Kick-Off meeting, first internally and then with customer☛ Formulated project management plan and communication plan☛ Identified project risks and developed the risk management plan☛ Prepared Work Breakdown Structure with the team to develop the schedule☛ Organized and conducted weekly technical and project update meetings☛ Tracked, followed, and updated project schedule☛ Generated weekly work progress, status reports and communicated to customer and project team☛ Reviewed quality as per the client requirement and validate completed work before submission to client☛ Ensured proper filing of documents including correspondence, design, lessons learned etc.☛ Completed all activities required for closing including training, preparing final documentation, designs and ensured proper handover and signoff✦✦ Achievements ✦✦✔ Proactively initiated, proposed, designed, and implemented Business Process for internal departments✔ Awarded with the ‘Best Management of Projects’ for 2010 Show less

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  EG&G Middle East

  May 2012 - Jul 2015

  Manager, Center of Excellence

  Role: Process/Business Specialist☛ Examined the ‘As-is’, designed the ‘To-Be’ process and performed an analysis to identify the process gap and documented the same☛ Conducted business process assessments, mapped, documented and streamlined process☛ Evaluated the risks involved in the process flow and ensured that adequate controls are designed in the process maps☛ Ensured that all SOP are signed off by the stakeholders as per the agreed approval matrix and any changes/comments are incorporated☛ Identified and executed best practices, ensured that all Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) comply with the regulatory and the company policy guidelines☛ Associated with the software development team and the business units☛ Developed Software Requirement Specification (SRS) document for software development team☛ Ensured the fitment of developed application as per the requirements on a timely basis✔ As a Project Manager☛ Managed and developed the entire gamut of operations pertaining to project schedule, communication plan, risk assessment, mitigation plan and change control procedures☛ Communicated with all levels in the organization, developed roadmaps and milestones for implementing a project☛ Performed vendor evaluation with the set criteria for the required solution☛ Delivered training, captured UAT results and incorporated any functional improvement with the development team☛ Ensured project update report and meeting with the project stakeholders as per the plan☛ Asses change request with technical feasibility, risk, duration, cost and quality☛ Prepared pilot plan, final roll out plan and ensured full support after project is live Show less

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  Alissa Automotive Co. Ltd.

  Jul 2015 - Feb 2019

  Key Responsibilities:☛ Devising sales strategies against the target of the Bulk sales channel with the Sales Director & Regional Managers☛ Researching and analyzing Nissan market share in the GCC region to predict the calendar year sales forecast☛ Monitoring market trend and vehicle sales in terms of fast & slow moving vehicle☛ Scrutinizing bulk sales deals with available credit facility, vehicle stock, delivery and payments terms☛ Handling financial analysis activities and preparing budget for the calendar year☛ Extending support in account reconciliation of Finance and Sales Team☛ Formulating strategic business plans to enhance the productivity and streamlining existing business process in sync with the organization objective☛ Developing tools for sales team to process the deal quickly and Director to take swift decisions☛ Amplifying dashboard for senior stakeholders to expedite the decision-making Show less Key Responsibilities:☛ Worked on strategic business transformation programs worth SAR 20+M☛ Handled and contributed in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all functions☛ Closely worked with the senior management on strategic projects to sustain and improve profitability☛ Timely reported to the senior management on program / project status☛ Implemented incentives for sales channel to motivate and achieve set sales target☛ Monitored, compared and tested third party solutions to enhance team’s efficiency☛ Developed trust, camaraderie, respect and communication among team members to enhance the productivity and business in sync with the organization objective☛ Followed project governance to imbibe industry best practices Show less

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  Petromin Nissan

  Apr 2019 - now