Karim Sultan Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

During my tenure as Senior Project Manager at Elekta, I have been instrumental in leading large-scale projects and streamlining operations across the TIMEA region. Below is a summary of my key responsibilities and contributions:- Accelerated Project Timelines: Spearheaded the adoption of Agile practices to enhance project speed and efficiency, driving crucial initiatives to market more quickly. Directed cross-functional teams with a focus on clear communication and coordinated efforts.- Ensured Consistent Project Success: Successfully oversaw the completion of complex projects, ensuring they were delivered on time and within budget. Prioritized client satisfaction by closely monitoring progress and addressing any issues promptly.- Optimized Project Transfer Procedures: Improved the efficiency of project handovers by establishing a new set of guidelines and procedures within the PMO, which significantly decreased project turnaround times and set a benchmark for future endeavors.- Strengthened Vendor and Stakeholder Engagement: Enhanced collaboration and communication with vendors and key stakeholders, leading to increased satisfaction and more effective teamwork across diverse groups. This focus on relationship-building contributed to better project outcomes.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

During my time as Head of Project Management at Elekta, I led a dynamic team and steered the successful execution of high-value projects across the region. Below is a summary of my key responsibilities and accomplishments:- Enhanced Project Profitability: Led and mentored a team managing over 60 projects, collectively valued at more than $100 million. My focus on meticulous tender evaluations, strategic budget planning, and accurate financial forecasting significantly boosted project profitability.- Elevated Team Performance: Introduced and standardized new PMO procedures, fostering an environment of continuous improvement. Provided hands-on coaching and training, which empowered the team to consistently exceed financial targets and meet project goals ahead of deadlines.- Shortened Sales Cycles: Played a pivotal role in streamlining outbound sales processes, guiding the team to implement more efficient workflows that reduced the sales cycle duration and increased conversion rates.- Strengthened Strategic Partnerships: Developed and nurtured key partnerships with both internal teams and external stakeholders, enhancing collaboration, improving project efficiency, and ensuring the timely achievement of critical project milestones.

Dubai/Uae

In my role as Project Manager at GE, I was instrumental in driving efficiency, cost savings, and client satisfaction through a series of impactful initiatives. Below are some of my core contributions:• Delivered on time and on budget projects in the region• Strengthened and nurtured team work in the company• Progressed performance metrics through continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging strong communication and problem-solving skills, while streamlining processes and enhancing team efficiency.• Strengthened client and distributor relationship in the region, by spearheading regional software solution delivery and continuous communication with stakeholders• Participated in the Crotonville Leadership Program L1

Dubai/Uae

During my tenure at Elekta, I managed complex projects and consistently delivered successful outcomes across the Middle East region. My key contributions include:- Improved KPI Accuracy and Client Satisfaction: Implemented rigorous quality assurance practices that not only improved the precision of KPI tracking but also significantly elevated client satisfaction. By prioritizing proactive relationship management, I ensured client needs were consistently met and exceeded.- Simultaneously Managed Multiple Projects: Led a diverse portfolio of projects, where I achieved substantial cost reductions through meticulous contract negotiation. I ensured all projects adhered strictly to quality standards and complied with regional regulatory requirements.- Increased Project Capacity and Efficiency: Spearheaded efforts to streamline project workflows by implementing effective milestone tracking and scalability planning. This led to reduced timelines and a notable increase in the number of projects we could manage concurrently.- Delivered Projects On-Time and Within Budget: Successfully managed and delivered over 65 projects valued at more than $100 million, ensuring 100% adherence to deadlines and budgets. These projects, spanning hardware, software, and construction, significantly bolstered client satisfaction and generated repeat business.- Strengthened Customer Satisfaction in the ME Region: My dedication to meticulous project planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement led to high customer satisfaction rates. My work solidified Elekta’s reputation as a dependable partner for complex projects, fostering long-term client relationships.

Dubai/Uae

- Software Project Planner- Assisting PMs with project delivery- Software deployment (Oncology software - Mosaiq & TPS)

- Fully Deployed as Lead Engineer, PACS, RIS and Integration for Brooklands- BIPACS Projects- Integration Projects (Sectra PACS to NBSS, CRIS and other 3rd party applications such as Isoft RIS)- NIPACS Migrations (Northern Ireland RIS & PACS project)- LPP Migrations (London trusts PACS project)- Modality connectionsSQL Server, Oracle 9i/10g, Unix Solaris, Windows Server 2008 (cluster env and single server), Sectra RIS & PACS, Data/DICOM Migration, Chameleon HL7 messaging and integration

Providing support management to our integration systems (EAI)Managing customer and supplier relations, SLAs and resources.Managing, Planning, Deploying & Testing complex integration systems (following Prince2 based methodology)Setting and documenting support procedures and business continuity plans for the EAI systemHL7, SQL server 2005, Clearspan (Bridgeforward), EMPI (Initiate), PIMS/iIE (iSOFT), XMLProject Example:Integrated PACS/RIS (diagnosis system from AGFA), Winpath (pathology system from Clinisys) and PAS (from iSOFT) using Clearspan as the integration system (from Bridgeforward) and EMPI system (from Initiate for Mergers and Links and unique identity code across the board for customers). Some of the tasks that I was leading wereOrganizing for and leading workshops with suppliers to develop solutionsData migration and integrationPlanning and executing delivery of solutions

- Business Support for a- Documentum (Document Management System) b- Siebel (CRM) c- Proscape (Digital Marketing Solution) d- Extensity (Bespoke Financial Software)- Documenting work processes under strict compliance procedures- Writing test scripts- Testing and QA

Managing and directing the businessMarketing, Advertising & SalesHiring and training staffSetting and achieving sales targets

Identifying and creating new business, and partnership opportunitiesWorking on full cycle projects (EAI)Acting as the expert on the product on site and dealing with customersExperience in Crossworlds, SQL Server, Windows 2000 and Java programming technologiesQA and testingExposure to financial sectorProject Example: Norwich UnionFull cycle e-commerce integration project, using Crossworlds as an engine for checking, authorizing, translating, transferring data in and out of databases, and other systems

-EAI analyst (Support, Consultancy, Pre-sales support, Training)-NEONimpact, NAT, NAP, Unix, Windows Server, C++, SQL server, Oracle.

Supporting live trading systemExperience in Sybase, SQL, NT4, UNIX and Perl Scripting technologiesExposure to Financial sector

Working on full life cycle projects and achieving predetermined targetsExperience in EDI technology (E-commerce and B2B), Edifact and IDocsExposure to Financial, Manufacturing, Energy and Services sectorsExposure to mainframes & Lotus NotesGeneral Networking skills (FTP, OFTP, X400, etc)Experience in C programming, Informix, NT4 and UNIX (Solaris & HP) technologiesProject Example(s): Mars ISI, DHL