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Sarah Al-Rashid
Senior Programme Manager | PMP, PRINCE2
sarah.alrashid@email.com | +971 50 123 4567 | Dubai, UAE | https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-alrashid

Professional Summary

Results-driven Programme Manager with 10+ years delivering complex transformation initiatives across the GCC. Led portfolios valued at $120M+ across financial services, infrastructure, and government sectors. Proven track record of reducing delivery timelines by 23% through agile adoption and building high-performing cross-functional teams of 50+. CIPD and PMP certified with deep expertise in stakeholder management at C-suite level.

Work Experience

Senior Programme Manager
AECOM
A $14B global infrastructure consulting firm operating in 150+ countries
Dubai, UAE | Mar 2021 – Present
  • • Led a $45M smart city infrastructure programme across 3 UAE municipalities, delivering 2 months ahead of schedule
  • • Managed cross-functional team of 52 engineers, architects, and consultants across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh
  • • Reduced programme costs by 18% ($8.1M saved) through vendor consolidation and process automation
  • • Presented quarterly progress reports to C-suite stakeholders including government ministry representatives
Project Manager
Deloitte Middle East
Big Four professional services firm with 4,000+ employees across the MENA region
Dubai, UAE | Jun 2017 – Feb 2021
  • • Delivered 12 digital transformation projects for banking and government clients, total value $32M
  • • Built and mentored a team of 8 project coordinators, 3 of whom were promoted within 18 months
  • • Introduced agile methodology to the Dubai office, reducing average project delivery time by 23%
  • • Achieved 98% client satisfaction score across all managed engagements
Business Analyst
Emirates NBD
Leading banking group in the MENA region with $190B+ in assets
Dubai, UAE | Sep 2014 – May 2017
  • • Analysed and mapped 40+ business processes for the retail banking digital transformation programme
  • • Reduced customer onboarding time from 5 days to same-day through process redesign
  • • Collaborated with IT teams to define requirements for a $4M core banking system upgrade

Education

MBA, International Business
London Business School
2014 | Distinction
BSc Computer Science
American University of Sharjah
2011 | 3.8 GPA

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI | 2018 | Exp: 2027
PRINCE2 Practitioner
AXELOS | 2019
CIPD Level 7 (Strategic People Management)
CIPD | 2022

Skills

Programme Management
Agile & Scrum
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Budget Control
Digital Transformation
Team Leadership
Vendor Management
Business Analysis
Strategic Planning

Languages

EnglishNative
ArabicNative
FrenchProfessional

Achievements

GCC Project Leader of the Year
Awarded for delivering the Abu Dhabi Smart Infrastructure Programme under budget and ahead of schedule.
PMI MENA Chapter | 2023
Keynote Speaker — Future of Work Summit
Presented to 800+ attendees on agile transformation in government organisations.
GITEX Global | 2022

Volunteer

Career Mentor
Toastmasters UAE
2020 – Present
Mentored 15+ young professionals on career development and public speaking. 8 mentees secured promotions within 12 months.

Publications

Agile in the Gulf: Adapting Western Frameworks for MENA Culture
Harvard Business Review Arabia | 2023

Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)
Senior Member | 2018
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Chartered Fellow | 2022

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Sarah Al-Rashid
Senior Programme Manager | PMP, PRINCE2
sarah.alrashid@email.com · +971 50 123 4567 · Dubai, UAE · https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-alrashid

Summary

Results-driven Programme Manager with 10+ years delivering complex transformation initiatives across the GCC. Led portfolios valued at $120M+ across financial services, infrastructure, and government sectors. Proven track record of reducing delivery timelines by 23% through agile adoption and building high-performing cross-functional teams of 50+. CIPD and PMP certified with deep expertise in stakeholder management at C-suite level.

Experience

Senior Programme Manager
AECOM
A $14B global infrastructure consulting firm operating in 150+ countries
Dubai, UAE · Mar 2021 – Present
  • • Led a $45M smart city infrastructure programme across 3 UAE municipalities, delivering 2 months ahead of schedule
  • • Managed cross-functional team of 52 engineers, architects, and consultants across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh
  • • Reduced programme costs by 18% ($8.1M saved) through vendor consolidation and process automation
  • • Presented quarterly progress reports to C-suite stakeholders including government ministry representatives
Project Manager
Deloitte Middle East
Big Four professional services firm with 4,000+ employees across the MENA region
Dubai, UAE · Jun 2017 – Feb 2021
  • • Delivered 12 digital transformation projects for banking and government clients, total value $32M
  • • Built and mentored a team of 8 project coordinators, 3 of whom were promoted within 18 months
  • • Introduced agile methodology to the Dubai office, reducing average project delivery time by 23%
  • • Achieved 98% client satisfaction score across all managed engagements
Business Analyst
Emirates NBD
Leading banking group in the MENA region with $190B+ in assets
Dubai, UAE · Sep 2014 – May 2017
  • • Analysed and mapped 40+ business processes for the retail banking digital transformation programme
  • • Reduced customer onboarding time from 5 days to same-day through process redesign
  • • Collaborated with IT teams to define requirements for a $4M core banking system upgrade

Education

MBA, International Business
London Business School
2014 · Distinction
BSc Computer Science
American University of Sharjah
2011 · 3.8 GPA

Skills

Programme ManagementAgile & ScrumStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ControlDigital TransformationTeam LeadershipVendor ManagementBusiness AnalysisStrategic Planning

Languages

EnglishNative
ArabicNative
FrenchProfessional

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI · 2018 · Exp: 2027
PRINCE2 Practitioner
AXELOS · 2019
CIPD Level 7 (Strategic People Management)
CIPD · 2022

Achievements

GCC Project Leader of the Year
Awarded for delivering the Abu Dhabi Smart Infrastructure Programme under budget and ahead of schedule.
PMI MENA Chapter · 2023
Keynote Speaker — Future of Work Summit
Presented to 800+ attendees on agile transformation in government organisations.
GITEX Global · 2022

Volunteer

Career Mentor
Toastmasters UAE
2020 – Present
Mentored 15+ young professionals on career development and public speaking. 8 mentees secured promotions within 12 months.

Publications

Agile in the Gulf: Adapting Western Frameworks for MENA Culture
Harvard Business Review Arabia · 2023

Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)
Senior Member · 2018
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Chartered Fellow · 2022

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Sarah Al-Rashid
Senior Programme Manager | PMP, PRINCE2
sarah.alrashid@email.com | +971 50 123 4567 | Dubai, UAE | https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-alrashid

Professional Summary

Results-driven Programme Manager with 10+ years delivering complex transformation initiatives across the GCC. Led portfolios valued at $120M+ across financial services, infrastructure, and government sectors. Proven track record of reducing delivery timelines by 23% through agile adoption and building high-performing cross-functional teams of 50+. CIPD and PMP certified with deep expertise in stakeholder management at C-suite level.

Work Experience

Senior Programme Manager
AECOM
A $14B global infrastructure consulting firm operating in 150+ countries
Dubai, UAE | Mar 2021 – Present
  • • Led a $45M smart city infrastructure programme across 3 UAE municipalities, delivering 2 months ahead of schedule
  • • Managed cross-functional team of 52 engineers, architects, and consultants across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh
  • • Reduced programme costs by 18% ($8.1M saved) through vendor consolidation and process automation
  • • Presented quarterly progress reports to C-suite stakeholders including government ministry representatives
Project Manager
Deloitte Middle East
Big Four professional services firm with 4,000+ employees across the MENA region
Dubai, UAE | Jun 2017 – Feb 2021
  • • Delivered 12 digital transformation projects for banking and government clients, total value $32M
  • • Built and mentored a team of 8 project coordinators, 3 of whom were promoted within 18 months
  • • Introduced agile methodology to the Dubai office, reducing average project delivery time by 23%
  • • Achieved 98% client satisfaction score across all managed engagements
Business Analyst
Emirates NBD
Leading banking group in the MENA region with $190B+ in assets
Dubai, UAE | Sep 2014 – May 2017
  • • Analysed and mapped 40+ business processes for the retail banking digital transformation programme
  • • Reduced customer onboarding time from 5 days to same-day through process redesign
  • • Collaborated with IT teams to define requirements for a $4M core banking system upgrade

Education

MBA, International Business
London Business School
2014 | Distinction
BSc Computer Science
American University of Sharjah
2011 | 3.8 GPA

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI | 2018 | Exp: 2027
PRINCE2 Practitioner
AXELOS | 2019
CIPD Level 7 (Strategic People Management)
CIPD | 2022

Skills

Programme ManagementAgile & ScrumStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ControlDigital TransformationTeam LeadershipVendor ManagementBusiness AnalysisStrategic Planning

Languages

EnglishNative
ArabicNative
FrenchProfessional

Achievements

GCC Project Leader of the Year
Awarded for delivering the Abu Dhabi Smart Infrastructure Programme under budget and ahead of schedule.
PMI MENA Chapter | 2023
Keynote Speaker — Future of Work Summit
Presented to 800+ attendees on agile transformation in government organisations.
GITEX Global | 2022

Volunteer

Career Mentor
Toastmasters UAE
2020 – Present
Mentored 15+ young professionals on career development and public speaking. 8 mentees secured promotions within 12 months.

Publications

Agile in the Gulf: Adapting Western Frameworks for MENA Culture
Harvard Business Review Arabia | 2023

Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)
Senior Member | 2018
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Chartered Fellow | 2022
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Sarah Al-Rashid
Senior Programme Manager | PMP, PRINCE2
✉sarah.alrashid@email.com
☎+971 50 123 4567
📍Dubai, UAE
🔗https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-alrashid

Skills

Programme Management
Agile & Scrum
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Budget Control
Digital Transformation
Team Leadership
Vendor Management
Business Analysis
Strategic Planning

Languages

EnglishNative
ArabicNative
FrenchProfessional

Professional Summary

Results-driven Programme Manager with 10+ years delivering complex transformation initiatives across the GCC. Led portfolios valued at $120M+ across financial services, infrastructure, and government sectors. Proven track record of reducing delivery timelines by 23% through agile adoption and building high-performing cross-functional teams of 50+. CIPD and PMP certified with deep expertise in stakeholder management at C-suite level.

Work Experience

Senior Programme Manager
AECOM
A $14B global infrastructure consulting firm operating in 150+ countries
Dubai, UAE | Mar 2021 – Present
  • • Led a $45M smart city infrastructure programme across 3 UAE municipalities, delivering 2 months ahead of schedule
  • • Managed cross-functional team of 52 engineers, architects, and consultants across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh
  • • Reduced programme costs by 18% ($8.1M saved) through vendor consolidation and process automation
  • • Presented quarterly progress reports to C-suite stakeholders including government ministry representatives
Project Manager
Deloitte Middle East
Big Four professional services firm with 4,000+ employees across the MENA region
Dubai, UAE | Jun 2017 – Feb 2021
  • • Delivered 12 digital transformation projects for banking and government clients, total value $32M
  • • Built and mentored a team of 8 project coordinators, 3 of whom were promoted within 18 months
  • • Introduced agile methodology to the Dubai office, reducing average project delivery time by 23%
  • • Achieved 98% client satisfaction score across all managed engagements
Business Analyst
Emirates NBD
Leading banking group in the MENA region with $190B+ in assets
Dubai, UAE | Sep 2014 – May 2017
  • • Analysed and mapped 40+ business processes for the retail banking digital transformation programme
  • • Reduced customer onboarding time from 5 days to same-day through process redesign
  • • Collaborated with IT teams to define requirements for a $4M core banking system upgrade

Education

MBA, International Business
London Business School
2014 | Distinction
BSc Computer Science
American University of Sharjah
2011 | 3.8 GPA

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI | 2018 | Exp: 2027
PRINCE2 Practitioner
AXELOS | 2019
CIPD Level 7 (Strategic People Management)
CIPD | 2022

Achievements

GCC Project Leader of the Year
Awarded for delivering the Abu Dhabi Smart Infrastructure Programme under budget and ahead of schedule.
PMI MENA Chapter | 2023
Keynote Speaker — Future of Work Summit
Presented to 800+ attendees on agile transformation in government organisations.
GITEX Global | 2022

Volunteer

Career Mentor
Toastmasters UAE
2020 – Present
Mentored 15+ young professionals on career development and public speaking. 8 mentees secured promotions within 12 months.

Publications

Agile in the Gulf: Adapting Western Frameworks for MENA Culture
Harvard Business Review Arabia | 2023

Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)
Senior Member | 2018
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Chartered Fellow | 2022

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