Hossam Al-Wazzan, PMP +961 70 826446 +966 56 4284307 +966 57 0826446 Hossam.Wazzan@gmail.com PMO Specialist / Project Consultant & Trainer A PMO Specialist that has established PMOs for public authorities and private companies. I am experienced in developing Project methodologies and in coaching the best practices to be used in managing projects. In addition, I am proficient in planning & controlling projects using Oracle Primavera P6. PERSONAL INFORMATION Nationality: Lebanese Date of Birth: 24-01-1985 Marital Status: Married SKILLS Establishing and running the Project Office Developing the Project methodology, workflows and templates. Training and presentation skills. Project planning & controlling using Oracle Primavera P6. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE PMO Specialist, Project Consultant, Trainer and Planner Freelancer, Middle East and Gulf region January 2012 to present 1. Working as a PMO Consultant with Project Auditors -an international US based consulting organizationto establish a Project Office (PMO) and develop the project management processes for the government-owned Saline Water Conversation Corporation who is the world s top producer of desalinated water. 2. Functioning as a PMO Adviser for establishing a Project Support Office for Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 3. Planning several construction projects (using Oracle Primavera P6) with major contractors in Lebanon. 4. Delivering Project Professional (PMP) Exam preparation courses and Oracle Primavera P6 classes within major training institutes and for regional clients in Middle East and Gulf region. 5. Looking for opportunities in Project training / consulting. Project Planner July 2013 to July 2014 KVA SAL, Beirut, Lebanon 1. Developed the best methods for project activities, and determining the optimal sequence of operations on the project site. 2. Ensured that the company's projects are completed within set deadlines. 3. Coordinated activities in a structured manner for a successful outcome. Project Officer December 2011 to June 2013 GRANDVEST SAL, Beirut, Lebanon 1. Planned the company s projects using Oracle Primavera P6. 2. Developed RFPs for subcontracting works. 3. Administered contracts and ensured items are delivered as agreed. 1
Project Consultant January 2008 to November 2011 CMCS SAL, Beirut, Lebanon 1. Planned overall company projects by developing a time schedule and preparing weekly / monthly reports using Oracle Primavera P6. 2. Managed a project for ALFA - a major telecom company in Lebanon - that includes: Assessing the company s current situation, establishing the Project Office and enhancing the Project Methodology. 3. Enrolled in defining the project management best practices to be used by several vendors enrolled in a mega project for the Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia. 4. Enrolled in developing a Project Office for EXTERRAN - an industry leader in natural gas compression products and services. The project included: OPM3 Assessment, Establishing the PMO, Developing the Governance system, Defining the Project Methodology Manual including: Checklists, procedures, templates and workflows. 5. Developed Project Portfolio Manual for SOURIA Holding that includes: Checklists, procedures, templates and workflows. Project Planner (Part Time) July 2007 to December 2007 SULTAN Steel, Bchamoun, Lebanon 1. Developed projects schedules using Microsoft Project 2007. 2. Coordinated and reported project status to project stakeholders. Computer Lab Supervisor (Part Time) February 2007 to June 2007 GLOBAL University, Beirut, Lebanon 1. Maintained the lab computers. 2. Managed students accounts and offered needed assistance. EDUCATION B.S., of Information Systems October 2004 to February 2008 Global University, Beirut, Lebanon PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES Project Professional (PMP), PMP#: 1350011 July 2010 Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Pre-Sales Specialist August 2010 Oracle University, USA ATTENDED / ENROLLED COURSES 1. Oracle Primavera P6 Basic and Advanced training, CMCS SAL 2. Project Risk Course, CMCS SAL 3. Fundamentals of Project, PM4DEV.com (PMI Registered Education Provider) 4. Mastering Project, PM4DEV.com (PMI Registered Education Provider) 5. PMO Mission, Goals and Objectives: Business Driven vs. Theory Driven PMOs, www.project.com 6. Managing Projects: Think Process not Methodology, www.project.com 7. PMO Tools: Establishing an Architecture vs. Implementing a Tool, www.project.com 2
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Global Congress Subject Matter Expert Submission Reviewer November 2015 to Present OPM Methodology Knowledge Sharing September 2015 to December 2015 Organizational Project Expert July 2014 to December 2014 Foundation of Change Course Evaluator July 2014 to August 2014 Arabic: Mother tongue English: Fluent in speaking, reading and writing LANGUAGES Available upon request REFERENCES 3
Major Projects: Project Client Location Scope of Work PMO Establishment Saline Water Conversation Company (Government entity) Riyadh, KSA Establishing a Project Office, Developing Governance System, Developing the Project Processes, Training the Team Establishing Project Support Office Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jeddah, KSA Establishing a Project Support Office, Defining structure, services, and processes. In addition to, team coaching. Project Process Improvement Establishing a Project Office Alfa Telecom Advanced Electronics Company Beirut, Lebanon Riyadh, KSA Project Maturity Assessment, Improvement of Project Processes Developing Project Methodology, Managing and Training several subcontractors, Ensuring compliance of deliverables with the Methodology. PMO Establishment Exterran Dubai, UAE OPM3 assessment, Developing Governance System, Establishing the Project Methodology, Training the team. Portfolio Methodology Souria Holding Damascus, Syria Establishing a Project Portfolio Methodology and Training the team. 4
Major Delivered Courses: Course Client Location Date PMP Exam Preparation Airbus KSA Riyadh, KSA 13 17 December 2015 PMP Exam Preparation ADCO Abu Dhabi, UAE 1 5 November 2015 Practical Project Shell Sur, Oman 19 21 October 2015 PMP Exam Preparation Orbits Riyadh, KSA 4 15 January 2015 PMP Exam Preparation Orbits Riyadh, KSA 15 26 February 2015 PMP Exam Preparation Formatech Dubai, UAE 14-18 December 2014 PMP Exam Preparation Nesma & Partners Makkah, KSA 26-30 October 2014 PMP Exam Preparation Society of Engineers Muscat, Oman 18-22 May 2014 PMP Exam Preparation Formatech Dubai, UAE 24-28 November 2014 PMP Exam Preparation Formatech Dubai, UAE 26-30 May 2013 PMP Exam Preparation Bureau Veritas Beirut, Lebanon 29-31 January 2014 PMP Exam Preparation Promastar EMEA Beirut, Lebanon 3-28 February 2014 Advanced Project Haigazian University Beirut, Lebanon 21 November 19 December 2012 Oracle Primavera P6 Khatib & Alami Muscat, Oman 23-25 June 2014 Oracle Primavera P6 BIM-ME Beirut, Lebanon 5-16 May 2014 Oracle Primavera P6 Promastar EMEA Beirut, Lebanon 7-18 April 2014 Oracle Primavera P6 BIM-ME Beirut, Lebanon 3-14 March 2014 5