
Sherif Douhan
Lead Project Manager
Salary / Daily rate
Sabil 46728, Saudi Arabia
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Lead Project Manager with 11+ years of experience delivering complex client projects on time and within budget. Proven expertise in full project lifecycle management, cross-functional team coordination, and client relationship management. Specialized in streamlining operations and maximizing resource utilization to drive measurable business results.
Work experience
Lead Project Manager
adam.ai
Jun 2024 - Present
2 years 5 months
San Francisco, CA, USA
Project Manager
Fingerprint Consultancy
May 2021 - May 2024
3 years 1 month
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• Managing key client projects to achieve long-term success. • Coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. • Oversee all aspects of projects. • Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize the progress of the project. • Manage resources assigned to his projects for best utilization. • Prepare reports for upper management regarding project status. • Work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. • Coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible. • Handle project documentation and invoicing.
Raya CX
Jul 2017 - May 2021
3 years 11 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Senior Project Manager
Jan 2021 - May 2021
5 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Skills: Presentations · Project Management Software · Financial Management · Communication · Project Documentation · Project Plans
Project Manager
Jul 2017 - Dec 2020
3 years 6 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Develops project plan and identifies tasks required to reach the design and output objectives Set authority levels and determines the responsibilities of the design and development team Identify client requirements taking into consideration statutory and regulatory requirements and incorporates these into the design of the system Monitors and reviews design and development activities, participates in the verification and validation process Follows up and reports on the project’s progress during the design, test and approval phase Coordinates with the sales, HR, Operations, IT and Quality to implement project task as per the plan Follows up on the project after the operations starts for a period of time that is double of the implementation phase Conducts regular meetings with client to present and review business results Analyses customer business cycles and requirements in accordance with the project scope of work and applies necessary technology to support such processes Conducts improvement opportunity analysis on all assigned projects in order to maximize RCC service offering and provide value added to clients Applies qualitative analysis of project operational processes Prepares presentations and technical material covering RCC services, technical details and operational processes Implements needed CRM (Seibel, Access, Excel) application as required by the project Establishes and maintains project manuals for assigned projects Performs other related duties
Site/Project Manager
Smart Link BPO Solutions
Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
1 year 7 months
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
First branch in Egypt Before operation Phase : Started from the scratch by working with contractors (Electricians, Painters, Plumping, etc) and different vendors (Computers, Network, IT related equipments, Internet and phone lines, office furniture, Kitchen and toilets accessories and appliances) to rebuild the infrastructure and decorate the place to comply with HQ in KSA plans and vision. After Operation Phase (Current Phase) : Managing the full hiring process (Posting ads on social media, filtering different resumes, phone screening, interviewing and hiring the proper candidates) Contacting different supplies and vendors for different services (Security guards, office boy, kitchen and toilet supplies, maintenance, etc.) Managing workflow between different departments here or in HQ (KSA) to make sure all HR rules, IT policies, different paper work and regulations are set in the right place and time. Managing all and any administration or business related tasks or other duties assigned to me.
IT Manager
ALMOASHER BUSINESS (ERP & CRM ).
Sep 2013 - Jul 2015
1 year 11 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Act as the primary technical escalation point for the Helpdesk team Work alongside the Helpdesk team as a technician when needed or during busy periods Guide and assist the Helpdesk team in resolving complex user issues that they cannot resolve themselves Provide guidance to, prioritization for, and day-to-day management of the Helpdesk Ensure all tickets are reassigned from the general desktop support queues to specific team members or departments Manage and design the overall set-up and installation of Windows and Macintosh workstations, laptops, iPads and peripherals, leveraging systems to provide inventory, management, and software distribution Manage support documentation, both internal and employee-focused Support audio/video for meetings, conference rooms, and company events for internal business units and external partners. Provide day-to-day supervision and management of directly assigned Helpdesk team. Ensure that Helpdesk team have a clear understanding of performance expectations, that they are properly trained and that they have access to all the tools and resources they need to perform at high levels of productivity and efficiency. Assist in developing IT strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements Maintain quality service by enforcing and maintaining organization standards Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintain a safe and secure work environment; develop personal growth opportunities Vendor Management. Other duties as assigned.
Team Manager
Convergys
Dec 2011 - Jul 2013
1 year 8 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Coach and mentor Support Professionals to ensure goals are developed for their personal and professional growth and development. Identify performance related issues and develop an action plan for improvement. Be prepared to take more formal action when goals not achieved, including the proper utilization of Performance Success Plans Lead Support Professionals, foster their professional development and growth via effective coaching and communication and promote teamwork and cooperation in delivering on Stream's mission. Provide day-to-day supervision and management of directly assigned team of Support Professionals. Ensure that Support Professionals have a clear understanding of performance expectations, that they are properly trained and that they have access to all the tools and resources they need to perform at high levels of productivity and efficiency. Proactively manage Attendance Standards compliance and Leaves of Absence in accordance with company policy and practice. Evaluate the need for advanced actions based on attendance data and act accordingly. Conduct Team Meetings with direct reports to ensure expedient communication of relevant information and as an open forum for input from support professionals. Schedule and coordinate team activities. Responsible for understanding and complying with all company and team policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.
Stream Global Services
Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
1 year 7 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Team Mentor
Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
6 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Conduct Team Meetings with direct reports to ensure expedient communication of relevant information and as an open forum for input from support professionals. Schedule and coordinate team activities. Provide escalation support to Support Professionals by providing guidance in problem solving customer issues. Use all available resources to resolve these issues as efficiently as possible. Ensure that the guidance is translated into coaching and effective feedback for the Support Professionals. Work with Team Manager to resolve personnel issues in a professional and timely manner. Implement all disciplinary actions, up to and including termination, in accordance with company policy and ensure consistency. Document issues, actions taken and plan for follow-up for Support Professional's HR file. This includes involvement with both Team Manager and Human Resources in addressing disciplinary actions. Conduct multiple call-coaching training sessions each week. Provide feedback to Support Professionals on their daily performance and behavioral activities in an effective and timely manner. Communicate expectations to new employees and provide timely business updates and changes. Providing training on an as needed basis acting as a peer to peer coacher. Coaching new staff to develop their technical skills during ramp up period Prepare supplementary materials as needed on various technical issues Personally responsible for maintaining the highest level of technical product/technical knowledge and expertise on an ongoing basis. Acting as a stand in for the team manager during his/her absences. Delivering technical training to new recruits - working within the defined Training Programs as set out by the Training Manager, Client or prepared by me as needed. Assisting the team manager in completion of team projects Interviewer for candidates applying for the technical accounts in the site. Other duties as assigned.
Technical Support Professional
Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
1 year 2 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Skills: Communication
Owner & Manager
Biohazard Internet Cafe
Jan 2003 - Dec 2010
8 years
Responsible for running all aspects of the business Responding to customer needs and maintaining their satisfaction. Maintaining adequate financial records for performance appraisal & external review. Tech support, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, upgrading and updating PCs hardware and software. Merchandise and beverages stock control Training and coaching employees to a level allowing them to operate the business independent of direct supervision. Managed LAN network life-cycles on a Windows platform, from software and hardware applications to equipment layout and technical support
Education
Modern Academy Maadi
Bachelor's degree
2000 - 2005
5 years 1 month