Abdullah Al Abdullah BSC®, FCT®, CKPIP, CPIP, CSBPP, P3O®, PMOC®

Experience

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  SCECO

  Jan 1996 - Dec 1996

  Planner, Power Distribution

  - Engineer AC Power Networks for urban and rural (domestic) areas. - Support SCECO team for planning guidance and network update central and remote areas.- Review, analyze and prepare the required recommendation for the connections of large loads in the central region with coordination with the District and area office.- Review the justifications and prepare technical specs for materials involved with any new project and equipment.- Perform special network studies and analysis, such as demand factors, load diversity factor in the urban areas, power factor improvement and feeder load profiles.- Develop and revise the schemes for any new orders for consumer services.- Conduct site survey, visits and inspections. Show less

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  Alcatel-Lucent

  Dec 1996 - May 2002

  Manager, PWR, ODD/WLL and As-Built Engineering

  - Manage Power system networking and design tools (XLS, UNIX) for AC, DC, Converters … etc.- Manage Switching ODD (software) engineering with product-house in Hilversum – Deutschland.- Manage the remote and rural wireless (SRS/WLL) engineering.- Manage as-built design documentations (FDED & IMOP) and coordinate approval with clients.- Manage Switching elements (hardware) qualifications with product-house in Dallas – USA. - Managing commissioning and approval of Office Dependent Database (ODD) with the clients.- Design the network interfaces and Signaling.- Production of the “Office Data Manual” (ODM), Implementation Method of procedures (IMOP).- Engineer installation materials for power equipments, SRS/WLL and Networking/Cabling.- Quality engineering and control of Site Engineering Department. - Fieldwork for site implementation and as-built production.- Other leadership duties (team development, support, coaching, mentoring, reporting ... etc).- Lead, develop and support PWR/ODD staff. Show less

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  Saudi Telecom Company

  May 2002 - Aug 2008

  Manager, NGN Design

   Lead Next Generation Network Strategy Formation. Lead Next Generation Network Design and Implementation.  Participate in Network Sector Strategy formation.  Lead IP Multimedia Subsystem integration with telephony and VOIP Networking.  Produce and maintain NGN/IMS standards and specifications. Participate in ITU Focus Group meetings (2005 – 2007) for NGN Standards.  Participate in the design and implementation of access networks (Fiber, FTTX …).  Lead many internal projects (Re-organization, Quality … etc.). Lead many business projects and gain excellence awards. Manage and design of NGN Roll-Out Program – stage by stage.  Supervise performance of the NGN consultants (BOOZ ALLEN, TELCORDIA, NORCONSULT). Lead development of metrics and key performance indicators and reports.  Lead, develop and support STC NGN staff. Show less

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  Tatweer.edu.sa

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2011

  Director, PMO

   Establish and maintain the Project Management Office – Tatweer PMO.  Define and setup the department identity, organization, resources, and strategy.  Establish and maintain the Portfolios, Programs and Projects Methodologies.  Oversee all projects, programs and portfolios.  Oversee projects procurement activities and bidding outcomes.  Lead TATWEER projects deployment kingdom wide.  Lead primary role interfacing with MOE clients and executive management.  Review, plan and report projects, programs and portfolios status and requirements.  Monitor Performance versus metrics and control reports.  Support and participate in many of new development activities.  Lead and develop department staff. Show less

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  N.I.C

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2014

   Participate in NIC IT-Strategy formation (member of Strategy Committee). Participate in the "Ministry of Interior" IT-Strategy formation. Lead and develop the National Information Center (NIC) Vendor Management Activities.  Develops short and long-term department strategy in-line with NIC Strategy. Participate in NIC Employee Committee activities (Employee Committee Member). Establish the Strategic Partnership System. Manage vendors' relationship at the strategic level. Monitor and measures vendors' performance on a regular basis. Lead the strategic agreements execution, with the relevant departments. Lead the “NIC’s VMO Maturity Improvement” planning and assessment.  Lead, develop and support NIC VMO staff. Show less  Lead the NIC Portfolio Management Activities (7x Programs – > 160x Projects).  Participate and the development of yearly programs and projects budgeting plan.  Develop PMO Strategy based on Balanced Scorecard (BSC).  Finalize need for solutions and Cost Estimation for all program/projects.  Finalize programs/projects grouping, balancing and assignment.  Manage and prepare steering committee approval and presentations. Support the project bidding progress, RFP and outcomes approval. Finalize program and project’s justifications and assess/prioritize.  Lead the PMO Yearly Maturity Assessment and Improvement”.  Oversee and improve the Organizational Methodologies (OPM Framework).  Apply 6 Sigma in support and quality assurance for PMO practices.  Release white papers and provide the required support in PMO studies.  Conduct awareness sessions in regular basis to MOI sectors and NIC Staff.  Lead development of process automation, assessment tools and dashboards.  Monitor the Portfolio Performance versus metrics and reports.  Lead, develop and support PMO and Portfolio Management staff. Show less

  • Consultant and VMO Director, General Research and Consultation Department

    Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Consultant and Portfolio Manager, NIC General Project Department

    Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
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  Education & Training Evaluation Commission

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2020

   Develop and oversee the formation and deployment of Strategies. Develop and oversee Planning activities (SMO, Portfolio, and CAPEX/OPEX). Develop and oversee Quality and Excellence activities (TQM, Excellence, and Audit). Develop and oversee Partnership Department and activities. Develop and oversee Business Development Department and activities. Establish and operate Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (PMO). Lead the development of all departments Methodologies, portals and tools. Oversees departments, Portfolio, Program and Project Management activities. Oversees and support Excellence and Quality Deployment. Oversees EEC portfolio and alignment with Strategy. Oversees EEC Initiatives and report the progress and status. Lead development of our staff, resources, infrastructure and maturity. Support EEC culture development and capacity development. Show less

  • ETEC Advisor - VRP HCDP

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Consultant and General Supervisor, Planning and PMO at Education Evaluation Commission

    Aug 2014 - Sept 2019
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  SDAIA | سدايا

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Consultant, Strategy and Project Management

  - Lead and support Artificial Intelligence Initiatives of NCAI.- Manage NCAI Innovation Hub Deployment Program.- Lead Deployment of Artificial Intelligence Oasis in King Salman Science Oasis.- Support development and alignment of NCAI Strategies.- Ensure alignment with NCAI stakeholders and partners.- Participates in NCAI efforts to solve issues, create value, maximize growth.- Provide required consultation and support to improve NCAI business performance.- Support NCAI efforts towards Excellence.- Liaise with the NCAI executives, report progress and support decisions making.- Support NCAI Capability Buildings. Show less

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  وزارة الثقافة Ministry of Culture

  Apr 2021 - now

  Deputyship Head, TRITA Strategy, PMO and Institutional Development

   Lead deputyship for TRITA Strategy and Institutional Development. Oversees the development and service delivery of the Initiatives Program Management Office Department. Oversees the development and service delivery of the Strategy and Performance Management Office Department. Oversees the development and service delivery of the Partnership Management Department. Lead and support RITA Institutional Development Initiatives. Advise in development of RITA business development and services delivery. Oversees and validate internal and external reports of RITA business and operation. Show less