Mahmoud Dghim

IT PROJECT MANAGER - PMO | PMP®, ITIL® 4 CERTIFIED

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

Agile CoachingScrumSharePointITILZabbixAWSServiceNowERPDevOpsSAP ERPIntuneGoogle Cloud PlatformConfluenceJira

Languages

Arabic (Fluent)English (Fluent)French (Fluent)Spanish

About me

Intro

Senior Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in complex IT projects in France and abroad. Strong project management skills in increasing business and efficiency indicators, managing customer voice, and conducting process industrialization and democratisation in Waterfall, Hybrid and Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe, DevOps,..). Helping organization in their transition to the RUN mode and in applying the ITIL best practices

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Work experience

Deputy Bundle Leader – Syensqo IT separation Program

Syensqo

Feb 2024 - Present

2 years 9 months

– Led the end-to-end delivery of Infrastructure separation for Syensqo's carve-out from Solvay, under a complex Transition Service Agreement (TSA), covering network, cloud, datacenter, workplace, IAM, security, ITSM components and IT Target Operation Model design and set-up. – Managed IT Infrastructure Separation Execution across seven major streams: Cloud & Datacenter (AWS, GCP, VMware, Veeam, Zabbix), IAM (EntraID, Microsoft AD, SailPoint, SSO/MFA, SAP IAM, PKI), ITSM (BMC Helix, CMDB), Workplace (Intune, SCCM, VDI, Windows 11, printing), Network (SD-WAN, SASE/SSE, firewalls, cloud connectivity, remote access, DDI), ERP (SAP S/4 Hana, NSAP), and Cyber (SOC, SIEM, EDR, CASB, Tanium). – Implemented Transversal Governance & Project Management, including defining governance frameworks, program management (PM onboarding, execution monitoring, risk & dependency management), and contracting management (procurement and supplier selection). – Spearheaded ITSM & Service Management Excellence, focusing on product-oriented separation, cutover, stabilization, and evolution roadmap for BMC Helix ITSM, ensuring full alignment with new organizational boundaries. – Defined and implemented ITIL-aligned service value streams (Incident, Request, Change, Release, Knowledge Management) and supported service desk and on-site support transition, process training, and catalog design. – Established Service Delivery Governance & Operating Model (TOM), defining interim and target support models, approval management, escalation processes, and governance mechanisms (CAB, Release Management, Deployment management, Communication&Change, SLA management). – Ensured Cybersecurity Compliance within projects, including CMMC, ITAR, security-by-design practices across all streams, and SIP Assessment (Supplier assessment, Technologies assessment).

Transversal Project Manager

AFD Technologies part of Accenture, RATP

Dec 2020 - Jan 2024

3 years 2 months

Paris, France

– Managed a portfolio of Agile and Hybrid IT projects for internal RATP customers (Metro, Train, BUS, Commercial, Defense departments), modernizing IT infrastructure, enhancing service performance through virtualization and cloud migration. – Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and acceptance criteria, inputting project information into the ALEXANDRIE platform. – Led a cross-functional team of architects, designers, field engineers, and maintenance specialists; defined delivery resource requirements, responsibilities, and project boundaries. – Conducted regular Agile ceremonies including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, promoting transparency and effective communication. – Monitored budget monthly, analyzed budget consumption anomalies, managed financial risks, and requested additional funds. – Tracked project roadmap, managed backlogs, and monitored team performance metrics, identifying and mitigating project risks. – Prepared and renewed supplier contracts with the procurement team, ensuring project scope and requirements were covered. – Provided full support to customers, addressing their worries and inquiries. – Achieved successful outcomes including the design and implementation of a digitalized solution for weapons storage and logistics for RATP security agents department. – Successfully deployed a video management solution (VMS) to protect RATP vital points remotely from the operation and supervision center (CDS). – Virtualized Radius authentication service for the passenger information system (BIV). – Renewed the contract with Bouygues for future indoor radio coverage requests. – Virtualized and clustered the train/metro management data processing center (CRIT). – Modernized and migrated internal telephone infrastructure to voice over IP (VOIP).

PMO Lead - Ivory Coast Project Management Office

Huawei Technologies

Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

9 months

Zou, Côte d'Ivoire

– Responsible for process, efficiency, quality, and target management of the Field Service Center, reporting progress to the PMO director. – Managed three operator accounts: MTN, Orange, and Moov Côte d'Ivoire. – Ensured process implementation and tracking, conducting audits and training for project team members, and reporting process KPIs to Huawei regional office. – Led IT transformation and process digitalization, introduced new ERP functionalities, and monitored data quality. – Monitored key performance indicators (KPI) related to operation's quality, maturity, EHS, and performance. – Tracked and quantified top quality issues until closure, analyzed trends, and defined process improvements. – Initiated and followed up on proactive internal audit sessions (Proactive Review), identifying main conformity issues. – Analyzed and implemented new processes to support Internal control. – Identified and defined project deliverables and milestones, negotiated master plans and timelines with project managers. – Forecasted project revenue, broke down and assigned revenue-related tasks, and collaborated with the finance team on revenue recognition progress and P&L analysis.

IT Program Manager – Chad Delivery& Service Department

Huawei Technologies

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

6 months

Chadwell Heath, Romford RM6 6AS, UK

– Managed all Huawei Chad deployment projects within the D&S department, reporting to the D&S director. – Responsible for customer management for 3 accounts: Airtel operator, tiGO operator, and Chad minister of communications (MPEN). – Contributed to the pre-delivery phase of the Chad E-Government program, aiming to modernize national IT infrastructure (customer three-party contract, supplier back-to-back contract preparation, budget preparation, planning, and resource management). – Oversee National Private Cloud Datacenter deployment including 1 Main modular datacenter, 3 Disaster Recovery container datacenters, 100 Micro access datacenters, 2000 VM, 2000 e-mail accounts, 2000 IP phones, and 32 Telepresence machines. – Managed National Backbone Network construction, including 1200KM outside plant 100G optical fiber, 1000 GPON-based FTTX lines, and 15 DWDM sites. – Managed National Operator Wireless Network (SOTEL) deployment, including 200 wireless sites GUL. – Negotiated with customers for payment cleanup of 2019's program (30 GSM, 70 UMTS) for Chad tiGO account. – Prepared for the delivery of 2020's program (80 UMTS, 20 GSM, 24 LTE) for Chad tiGO account, including handshake meetings, kickoff, budget updates, organization, and planning. – Oversaw deployment of Airtel 2019's program, including swap of 37 GUMTS, RNC upgrade, and MW-based backbone capacity upgrade (2 rings of 136 MW links).

FSC Lead Guinea Carrier Program

Huawei Technologies

Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

1 year 6 months

01428 Guinea, Álava, Spain

– Managed all operator projects within Huawei Guinea Carrier Network department. – Took direct responsibility for project business operations and results, and for project plan and delivery efficiency; monitored and optimized efficiency KPIs. – Provided support for pre-sales and procurement teams in generating project organization, plan, and forecast during bidding phases. – Led the Delivery Quality DQA to manage field work operation EHS and Quality according to Huawei process and tools; monitored EHS maturity KPIs and tracked Quality issue close rates and trends. – Output project budget updates, identified HR and procurement plans, and led PFC to output project P&L. – Conducted self-inspection and audit of internal control over financial reports, identified and cleared financial abnormalities. – Created a detailed organization structure and responsibility matrix, assigned tasks, and forecast delivery resource requirements. – Conducted regular training sessions for internal and subcontracting teams, ensuring cross-knowledge transfer and talent development. – Provided full support to customers, worked with customer CTO, and ensured process, communication, and target alignment between Huawei and customers.

eGov Project Manager – Guinea Minister of Telecommunications

Huawei Technologies

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

6 months

01428 Guinea, Álava, Spain

– Worked as OSP/FTTX Project Manager for the Guinea National Backbone Network Project, financed by Guinea minister of communications SOGEB. – Responsible for the execution of a delivery volume of 3987 km OSP, and 72 Turnkey sites including civil work construction, solar power, shelters, Routers and DWDM deployment. – Led a project team consisting of 4 Regional Project Managers, Engineers, construction designers, and specialists in the design and constructability of new and existing fiber networks. – Agreed monthly targets with OSP Regional Project Managers and suppliers; followed and supported the team toward these targets. – Guided the implementation team to control project progress through daily target definition, follow-up, and reporting. Defined project control strategy, field work communication process, and risk assessment/escalation mechanisms. – Performed quality audits on the field through the OSP quality control team, reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and client standards compliance. – Performed resource evaluation and output monthly ranking result of regional project managers, controllers, and engineers. Defined and published regulations for awards and appraisals. – Conducted regular training sessions for internal and subcontracting teams in different aspects (Quality, EHS, Technical, management, and tools). Ensured cross-knowledge transfer, created talents, and values. – Prepared reports and schedules for customers and suppliers reflecting project technical and status information in a clear and concise manner.

Network Project Manager TT Mobile Program

Huawei Tech. Investment

Jan 2015 - May 2017

2 years 5 months

Sulayman, Tunisia

– Worked as customer project manager of TT microwave breakthrough project and project control manager of TT wireless program, responsible for end-to-end delivery management and internal control. – Reported to the department manager (FR) and took management accountability of customer relationship and business results (revenue, profit, and loss). – Successfully delivered 520 sites in 2015 (2G-3G), 800 sites in 2016 (2G-4G), and 150 RAN sharing sites with Ooredoo including NPM services. – Achieved successful breakthrough of access microwave within target quality standards, efficiency requirements, and customer appreciation. – Supported sales and procurement teams during contract changes; negotiated scope with customer and suppliers; estimated project income, budget, and profits; and supported bidding decisions.

Network Engineer – Orange Tunisia Program

Huawei Tech. Investment

Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 2 months

Sulayman, Tunisia

– Worked in collaboration within the GNOC team of “Orange Tunisie” (Regional Level (Class B)); responsible for the technical network operations and reported results to the Project Manager. – Technically responsible for backhaul network redesign, implementation, and service migration. – Provided transmission support for wireless team during new site integration and troubleshooting (PTN, NE-40, MA5600T). – Implemented IPMSAN testbed for Orange as part of their preparation to enter the fixed network market in Tunisia. Successfully launched first FTTD enterprise client of “Orange Tunisie”. – Technically responsible for Orange OSS system upgrade; worked in collaboration with GTAC and R&D team to solve technical issues and ensure healthy operations (iManager U2000).


Education

Queen's University

Graduate Research Assistant

2013 - 2013

1 month

Grande Ecole Superieure des Communications de Tunis -SUP'COM

National Diploma of Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Engineering

2010 - 2013

3 years 1 month

IPEIM, Monastir

Preparatory class

2008 - 2010

2 years 1 month


Licenses & certifications

ITIL® 4 Foundation Certificate: IT Service Management

Issued: –

Certified by PeopleCert

PMI-PMP® Certificate: Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid

Issued: Jan 2023

Certified by Project Management Institute

HR Enablement Training Certificate

Issued: Jan 2017

Certified by Huawei Tech Investment Tunisia

English Certified (ETS TOEIC, TOEFL iBT)

Issued: Jan 2013

Certified by ETS

Tekonsult Certification (LTE Specialist, TCLS1)

Issued: Jan 2012

Certified by Tekonsult

Cisco Certification (CCNA 1, 2, 3 & 4)

Issued: Jan 2012

Certified by Cisco

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