Mohamad Farran
Senior Portfolio Program Manager | IT Transformation
Salary / Daily rate
Sale, UK
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Digital Transformation & Portfolio Program Manager with 20+ years leading enterprise IT strategy and mission-critical programs. Proven track record delivering 70% revenue growth, 35% cost reductions, and successful cloud migrations for 200+ global clients. Specialized in GenAI implementation, PMO setup, and bridging C-suite vision with technical delivery.
Work experience
Digital Transformation director
GFTC
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 10 months
GFTC LTD (construction) · Hybrid
• Leading the enterprise-wide IT transformation strategy to implement Generative AI technologies. • Delivered a comprehensive 5-year IT strategy and SWOT analysis aligned with growth goals. • Developed financial models and ROI assessments to guide prioritization of strategic initiatives
Sr Portfolio Program Manager
Markerstudy Insurance
May 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 8 months
Peterborough, UK
• Oversaw IT portfolio strategy and governance across multiple business functions. • Established PMO structure, enhancing delivery transparency, financial tracking, and risk controls. • Led mission-critical programs including PCI DSS compliance and GenAI enablement. • Acted as a key bridge between technical delivery teams and C-suite stakeholders.
Global Migration Project Manager
ASE Global
Apr 2021 - May 2022
1 year 2 months
Manchester, UK
• Directed the seamless migration of 200+ global clients to a centralized SaaS platform. • Streamlined project delivery by 25% through improved risk mitigation and communication. • Fostered high-performing international teams across 16 countries.
General Manager, Transformation Director
OMT - Online Money Transfer
Nov 2016 - Dec 2020
4 years 2 months
Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
• Led the transformation of Lebanon’s largest payment platform using MS Dynamics 365 ERP. • Orchestrated strategic change initiatives across 140+ financial services. • Doubled operational efficiency through technology upgrades and cultural transformation. • Established change management practices as a core business competency.
Transformation Manager
Emirates NBD
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• Designed and executed transformation strategy resulting in 70% revenue growth over 3 years. • Partnered with senior executives to lead high-impact change programs across departments. • Built “trusted advisor” relationships to support change adoption at scale. • Proven ability to successfully identify, analyze and initiate momentum for change from any variety of audiences.
Senior Manager, Project Management Specialist
PwC
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
1 year 5 months
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• Delivered ERP/cloud transformation strategy for Saudi Ministry of Planning. • Established PMO best practices to reduce project timelines by up to 20%. • Led high-stakes digital programs across public and private sectors.
Regional Program Manager
HP
Oct 2010 - Oct 2014
4 years 1 month
Al Qurayyat Saudi Arabia
• Managed portfolio of 21 projects and 45 consultants for NCB Bank. • Delivered cost reductions of 35% through outsourcing and delivery optimization. • Led major data center and infrastructure upgrades for SABIC and King Abdullah University. • Supported over 35 successful RFPs and strategic sales initiatives.
Senior Project Manager
Riyad Bank
Aug 2009 - Oct 2010
1 year 3 months
Al Qurayyat Saudi Arabia
• Consolidated and restructured the Consumer Finance division. • Realigned business and IT strategy to support growth initiatives.
Regional Program Manager
Sybase ME
Aug 2006 - Aug 2009
3 years 1 month
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• Delivered corporate and retail online banking applications integrated with T24. • Led complex multi-stream eBanking projects under strict timelines. • Set up PMO and improved SDLC practices across the region.
Project Manager
North Africa Commercial Bank
Apr 2002 - Jul 2006
4 years 4 months
Lebanon, TN, USA
• Led systems integration and banking software projects across multiple teams. • Played a key role in legacy modernization and digital readiness
Project Manager
ACT (Automated Computer Technology)
Jun 1999 - May 2002
3 years
Skills: C# · Professional Services · Escalations Management · Software Development · Databases · Software Solutions
Education
AUL (Arts, Sciences and Technology University)
Master's degree
2003 - 2005
1 year 11 months
Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Science - BS
1995 - 1999
4 years 1 month