
Waheed Mohamed El-lozy
Project Manager at Afro Group
Helwan, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Project ManagerFull Time
Afro Group
Jan 2024 - Present -1 yr, 5 months
Benin , Cotonou
- Job Details:Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. ● Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans. ● Lead project teams, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of project milestones. Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve any issues or roadblocks. Regularly update project documentation and communicate project status to relevant stakeholders. ● Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependences, risks and issues, communicating across leadership. ● Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand project requirements and expectations. Manage stakeholder communications, ensuring all parties are informed and engaged throughout the project. ● Align with all relevant stakeholders on weekly plan (including setting mitigation plan and priorities for following week). ● Day-to-Day Activity Oversight: Supervise and monitor daily project activities and outputs to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines. ● Project Planning and Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive project plan from contract signing through project initiation, execution, delivery, and final acceptance. Ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones. ● Proposal Management: Prepare and manage requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for information (RFIs), as well as variations orders (VO)/or request for change (RFC) and quality management systems (QMS) documentation. ● Team Management: Manage project staff according to established organizational policies and practices. Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members to ensure successful project delivery. ● Risk Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management plan, identifying and addressing potential risks at all stages of the project lifecycle. ● Work Planning: Create a detailed work plan that identifies, and sequences project activities required for successful project completion. Ensure the work plan is comprehensive and reflects the project's scope and objectives. ● Resource Planning: Develop a resource plan outlining the time, financial, and equipment resources required to complete the project. Allocate resources effectively to optimize project efficiency and performance.
Project ManagerFull Time
Afro Group
Jun 2019 - Dec 2024 -5 yrs, 6 months
Guinea , Conakry
- Job Details:Project handled ( Network expansion, 2g to 5g, FTTH, DAS, TUBESTAR, rural sites, turnkey sites, power solutions) ● Project Planning and Execution: Spearheaded the planning, execution, and delivery of telecom projects for major operators including Orange. Oversaw the entire project lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. ● Stakeholder Coordination: Acted as the primary point of contact for telecom operators and vendor Huawei. Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to ensure project objectives were met efficiently. ● Vendor Management: Managed the relationship with Huawei, coordinating equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance activities to support project requirements. Ensured compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards. ● Team Leadership: Led a multidisciplinary team of telecom professionals, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives. Fostered a collaborative work environment conducive to achieving project success. ● Resource Allocation: Strategically allocated resources including human capital, equipment, and materials to optimize project efficiency and performance. Implemented resource management strategies to mitigate risks and ensure project continuity. ● Quality Assurance: Implemented rigorous quality assurance measures to uphold industry standards and meet client expectations. Conducted regular quality audits and inspections to identify and address any deviations from project requirements. ● Risk Management: Developed and executed comprehensive risk management plans, identifying and mitigating potential risks to project success. Proactively addressed challenges and obstacles to minimize disruptions and ensure project continuity. ● Budget Control: Monitored project budgets and expenditures, ensuring alignment with financial constraints and project objectives. Implemented cost-saving measures where possible without compromising project quality or timelines.
Project CoordinatorFull Time
Afro Group
Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 -1 yr, 1 month
Mozambique , Beira
- Job Details:● Project Coordination: Acted as a central point of coordination for telecom projects, liaising between internal teams, telecom operators, and vendor Huawei. Ensured seamless communication and collaboration to facilitate project progress. ● Schedule Management: Developed and maintained project schedules, tracking key milestones and deadlines. Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project tasks and deliverables. ● Resource Allocation: Assisted in resource allocation, including human resources, equipment, and materials, to support project requirements. Worked closely with project managers to optimize resource utilization and mitigate bottlenecks. ● Documentation Management: Maintained accurate project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, and status reports. Organized and archived project documents for easy retrieval and reference. ● Vendor Coordination: Supported vendor coordination activities, including procurement, delivery, and installation of telecom equipment and infrastructure. Acted as a liaison between the project team and vendor Huawei to address any issues or concerns. ● Quality Assurance Support: Assisted in implementing quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Participated in quality audits and inspections to identify and resolve any quality issues. ● Risk Monitoring: Monitored project risks and issues, escalating to project managers as necessary. Proactively identified potential risks and worked with the project team to develop mitigation strategies. ● Budget Tracking: Assisted in tracking project budgets and expenditures, ensuring alignment with financial constraints and project objectives. Supported project managers in implementing cost-saving measures to optimize project financial performance. ● Client Communication: Provided support in client communication and relationship management. Addressed client inquiries and concerns, ensuring prompt and satisfactory resolution to maintain client satisfaction. ● Progress Reporting: Assisted in generating progress reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Compiled project data and metrics to provide insights into project performance and highlight
site supervisorFull Time
Afro Egypt Engineerimg co.
Jun 2016 - Dec 2018 -2 yrs, 6 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Site Management: Oversee all aspects of site management for telecom projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, specifications, and safety standards. Coordinate site activities, including equipment installation, testing, and commissioning. ● Technical Oversight: Provide technical expertise and guidance on telecom infrastructure installations, including antennas, towers, cables, and other equipment. Ensure compliance with technical specifications and industry standards. ● Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity and reliability of telecom installations. Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address any quality issues or deviations from project requirements. 4 ● Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce health and safety protocols and regulations on-site to maintain a safe working environment for project personnel. Conduct safety briefings and inspections to prevent accidents and injuries. ● Vendor Coordination: Liaise with vendors and subcontractors involved in telecom project activities, including equipment procurement, delivery, and installation. Coordinate logistics and resolve any issues or delays in vendor deliverables. ● Progress Reporting: Provide regular progress reports to project managers and stakeholders, documenting site activities, milestones achieved, and any challenges encountered. Communicate effectively to ensure transparency and alignment with project goals. ● Problem Solving: Identify and troubleshoot technical issues or challenges encountered during site activities. Collaborate with
Education
MBA in Global Management
ESLSCA Business SchoolJan 2021 - Jan 2023 - 2 yr
BS in Electrical power engineering
Future University in Egypt (FUE)Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 - 5 yr
High School - Thanaweya Amma
Baby Garden language schoolJan 2011
Achievements
Best Engineer in Afro Cairo office 2018 Best Engineer in Afro Zambia office 2019 Best Team member schneider electric 2016
Skills
- English
- MS Office Suite
- Time Management
- Team Player
- Team management
- Microsoft Office
- Project Coordination
- Site Management
- PMP
- Project coordinator
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Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
AdvancedFrench
Intermediate