Satellite Program Management Office Project Manager (Yahsat)
Abu Dhabi
Significant Highlights Assured compliance with ICT control frameworks and services design standards (COBIT5, PMI, eTOM, ITIL). Reported to Program Sponsor, the Director of Centre of Excellence PMO and YahSat Program Services Director. Awarded “Certificate of Appreciation” from the UAE AF General Headquarters. ♦ Developed the SPMO and promoted the program/project management methodology throughout.♦ Defined program Work Break Down Structure (WBS) by its associated projects and… Show more Significant Highlights Assured compliance with ICT control frameworks and services design standards (COBIT5, PMI, eTOM, ITIL). Reported to Program Sponsor, the Director of Centre of Excellence PMO and YahSat Program Services Director. Awarded “Certificate of Appreciation” from the UAE AF General Headquarters. ♦ Developed the SPMO and promoted the program/project management methodology throughout.♦ Defined program Work Break Down Structure (WBS) by its associated projects and work packages. ♦ Verified that processes, roles and responsibilities defined in the Project/Program and job descriptions were followed♦ Developed the Risk Management Plan and improved the update/reporting process to the Project Sponsor, Directors and IPT. Reporting process was later mechanized. ♦ Implemented Integrated Project Team (IPT) organizational structure and Communications Management Plan. ♦ Reduced scope creep approximately 15% by designing and leading management review process changes to maintain control over change requests and the configuration baseline. ♦ Established corporate relationship, improved communications and client satisfaction with the Centre of Excellence Project Management Office, and increased COE financial security by creating the reporting channel and man-hours reporting system. ♦ Improved IT operations efficiency by initiating and delivering the necessary Satellite Program Management Office IT infrastructure. ♦ Improved document development and control by developing and initiating SharePoint portal. ♦ Improved project support by maintaining on-going relationships with the program stakeholders, Turn Key Contractors (EADS ASTRIUM, Thales), Operations and Management (Paradigm), YahSat, and the AF. Show less