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Talha Mohammed Khair Saleh

Senior Program Manager at Dar Al Riyadh Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Experience

  • Senior Program ManagerFull Time

    Dar Al Riyadh Group

    Jan 2023 - Present -2 yrs, 5 months

    Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

    • Job Details:Ensured operational efficiency by adhering to established procedures in Projects and Facilities, optimizing workflows. Implemented tailored training initiatives to foster continuous learning and skill enhancement among team members. Proactively monitored and managed financial performance, swiftly addressing any underperformance and leveraging improvement opportunities. Delivered successful outcomes across a diverse project portfolio, showcasing adept project management capabilities. Pioneered innovative business change initiatives, driving organizational growth and operational effectiveness. Orchestrated strategic implementations of Building Information Modeling, enhancing operational efficiencies. Crafted best practices for cost-effective and customer-centric terminal designs. Played a pivotal role in thorough contractor evaluations, ensuring the engagement of competent partners. Efficiently managed design development, ensuring the timely provision of construction drawings. Formulated and executed communication strategies for external stakeholders, nurturing productive relationships. Devised and implemented change management plans, actively contributing to continuous enhancement efforts. Skillfully managed a range of contracts, adeptly negotiating service level agreements. Conducted comprehensive quality assurance assessments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Identified issues, prepared detailed reports, and cultivated strong relationships to ensure streamlined project delivery. Inspired team members, fostering a culture of innovation and ongoing improvement. Enforced departmental policies to ensure procedural and legislative compliance. Supervised the timely and accurate preparation of departmental statements and reports, maintaining strict adherence to standards. Prioritized health, safety, and environmental compliance to cultivate a secure work environment. Assigned Role: Leadership of the PMO Team. New Project Overview: The project spans 131,000 m² of land with a 73,000 m² building footprint, boasting an 850,000-ton cargo terminal capacity and parking for 566 vehicles. It integrates advanced operational technology and collaborative stakeholder processes. Comprising two terminals, one for imports and one for exports and transit, each terminal is subdivided into landside interface, security screening, storage warehouse, material handling system zone, and airside interface areas. Terminals primarily occupy ground-level space, with administrative functions on upper floors, spanning a total site area of 131,143.52 m².
  • Senior Project ManagerFull Time

    Saudi Airline Cargo

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2022 -4 yrs, 6 months

    Saudi Arabia , Jeddah

    • Job Details:Ensured operational efficiency by adhering to established procedures in Projects and Facilities, optimizing workflows. Implemented tailored training initiatives to foster continuous learning and skill enhancement among team members. Proactively monitored and managed financial performance, swiftly addressing any underperformance and leveraging improvement opportunities. Delivered successful outcomes across a diverse project portfolio, showcasing adept project management capabilities. Pioneered innovative business change initiatives, driving organizational growth and operational effectiveness. Orchestrated strategic implementations of Building Information Modeling, enhancing operational efficiencies. Crafted best practices for cost-effective and customer-centric terminal designs. Played a pivotal role in thorough contractor evaluations, ensuring the engagement of competent partners. Efficiently managed design development, ensuring the timely provision of construction drawings. Formulated and executed communication strategies for external stakeholders, nurturing productive relationships. Devised and implemented change management plans, actively contributing to continuous enhancement efforts. Skillfully managed a range of contracts, adeptly negotiating service level agreements. Conducted comprehensive quality assurance assessments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Identified issues, prepared detailed reports, and cultivated strong relationships to ensure streamlined project delivery. Inspired team members, fostering a culture of innovation and ongoing improvement. Enforced departmental policies to ensure procedural and legislative compliance. Supervised the timely and accurate preparation of departmental statements and reports, maintaining strict adherence to standards. Prioritized health, safety, and environmental compliance to cultivate a secure work environment. Assigned Role: Leadership of the PMO Team. New Project Overview: The project spans 131,000 m² of land with a 73,000 m² building footprint, boasting an 850,000-ton cargo terminal capacity and parking for 566 vehicles. It integrates advanced operational technology and collaborative stakeholder processes. Comprising two terminals, one for imports and one for exports and transit, each terminal is subdivided into landside interface, security screening, storage warehouse, material handling system zone, and airside interface areas. Terminals primarily occupy ground-level space, with administrative functions on upper floors, spanning a total site area of 131,143.52 m².
  • Project DirectorFull Time

    Dar Al Riyadh Group

    Jul 2015 - May 2018 -2 yrs, 10 months

    Saudi Arabia , Makkah

    • Job Details:Demonstrated adept strategic project management skills by effectively planning, executing, and closing projects within tight timelines and budget constraints. Mobilized resources and coordinated team efforts to ensure the timely and budget-conscious delivery of projects, outlining clear objectives and maintaining quality control throughout the project lifecycle. Played a key role in formulating and implementing project management strategies, significantly contributing to the overall success of the projects undertaken. Oversaw the day-to-day operations of project management, guiding professional workflows to align with established plans and achieve heightened performance benchmarks. Noteworthy Project: Jabal Omar Development (JODP) Directed the unique urban mixed-use development, featuring 38 five and four-star hotels, residential towers, retail concourses, conference halls, public parks, 3,000 parking spaces, and supporting amenities in Mecca. Supervised the project adjacent to Al Haram Mosque, spanning 23,000 square meters with a built-up floor area of approximately 2,000,000 square meters. Led the development of five-star hotels, including Sheraton and Westin, situated in front of Al Haram Mosque on an 11,375 square meter plot, with a total built area of 198,451 square meters (encompassing four hotel towers and a podium).
  • Senior Project ManagerFull Time

    Al Jurf Development Projects

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 -1 yr, 11 months

    United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi

    • Job Details:Contributed significantly to devising and implementing policies and procedures aimed at ensuring seamless operations within the PMO Department and its divisions, thereby enhancing overall organizational efficiency. Initiated and executed programs to standardize project management practices across the organization, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and fostering consistency. Enhanced communication channels to provide senior executives and stakeholders with transparent project updates, facilitating informed decision-making processes. Ensured projects were in line with strategic objectives by refining communication and decision-making processes, ultimately contributing to the organization's overarching success. Provided effective leadership to a team of Engineers, fostering inter-departmental coordination to optimize proficiency levels and maintain 100% accuracy in project execution. Conducted regular evaluations of schedule rates, recommending updates as per company procedures to uphold accuracy and efficiency. Managed the verification and approval of change requests, taking into account budgetary considerations and other implications, ensuring adherence to company protocols. Supervised and approved manpower optimization, materials, and subcontractor coordination to align with contract requirements and budgetary constraints. Identified, documented, and automated major interdepartmental tasks and coordination processes to enhance overall workflow efficiency. Introduced Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to gauge the productivity of each engineer, providing measurable criteria for performance evaluation. Developed and implemented the comprehensive A to Z Engineer Method, encompassing Engineering Work, Procurement Work, Site Support work, and Close-out work, thus streamlining project processes holistically.
  • Education

    • BSC in Civil Engineering

      United Arab Emirates University

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1995 - 5 yr

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      Zayed First School

      Jan 1990 

    Skills

    • Project Management
    • Construction Management
    • Microsoft Office

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • - Fundemental of Project Management, CH2M HILL University, November 3rd 2009

      CH2M Hill University·2009
    • - Fopm Module 1: Introduction And Overview Construction Management, CH2M HILL University, November 3rd 2009

      CH2M HILL Universit·2009
    • - Fopm Module 3: Contracts Fundamentals For Pm'S, CH2M HILL University, November 3rd 2009

      CH2M HILL University,·2009
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