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Ayman

Senior Project & Program Delivery Leadership

About Me

Senior project & program delivery leader with 20+ years of global experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutions across Canada, the GCC, & international markets. Brings a strong foundation in R&D, New Product Introduction (NPI), managed services, ITSM / ITIL, AI-driven platforms, & digital transformation. Combines PgMP, PMP, Agile, & SDLC leadership to drive end-to-end project & program delivery, lead multi-disciplinary teams, define delivery strategy, manage risk & governance, & ensure solutions transition smoothly into operations with measurable business value. Recognized for calm, steady leadership, stakeholder trust-building, & developing high-performing teams that execute with clarity, accountability, & purpose.

Jurisdiction

Canada | Kuwait | Qatar | United Arab Emirates | Bahrain | Saudi Arabia

Notable Employer

  • Head of Technology & Innovation at Aldiyar Computer & Technology Services (ACT)
  • Senior Service & Support Manager - SSM at Cisco Systems
  • Senior Customer Project Manager (CPM3) at Nokia Networks / NSN
  • Software Development Technical Lead / CTO Office at Nortel Networks - Canada

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Head of Technology & InnovationNotable
2022 - Present

Led enterprise innovation strategy & solution delivery for a major regional systems integrator focused on AI, ITSM, ICT, & security platforms. - Directed multi-disciplinary teams across software engineering, IT operations, AI/data, & product R&D. - Built delivery frameworks, governance models, & technology roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities. - Established ITSM & compliance standards, improving service consistency & operational readiness across projects. - Strengthened partner ecosystems & improved vendor performance, shortening delivery cycles & raising client satisfaction. - Delivered two major AI platforms from concept to rollout: . AI Retail Security & Optimization Platform improving store operations, accuracy, & customer flow. . Real-Time Loss Prevention System using behavioral analytics & computer vision to reduce shrinkage & deliver actionable insights.

Head of Services Deployment & Operations
2019 - 2022

Oversaw managed services delivery, ITSM operations, & budgeting across enterprise clients. - Managed service delivery lifecycle across VDI, MDM, digital workspace, application operations, & infrastructure services. - Built cross-functional alignment between engineering, operations, vendors, & customer leadership. - Used analytics & performance metrics to strengthen reliability, reduce escalations, & stabilize SLAs. - Key program: Delivered 12 VMware Digital Workspace services (Boubyan Bank), including VDI & MDM, ensuring stable performance & full KPI/SLA compliance.

Digital Transformation Manager
2015 - 2019

Owned ICT service portfolio delivery & guided clients through digital modernization initiatives. - Led delivery planning, budgeting, resource forecasts, & risk tracking across multiple transformation engagements. - Delivered workflow automation, cybersecurity enhancements, communication platforms, & operational digitization. - Acted as senior escalation & governance point, ensuring projects met contractual, financial, & performance objectives.

Senior Service & Support Manager - SSMNotable
2010 - 2015

Directed service delivery & customer engagement across the Gulf & regional markets. - Managed critical service programs across high-availability, lifecycle management, & ITSM maturity for enterprise clients. - Led Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with C-level stakeholders & provided strategic guidance to improve resilience & service adoption. - Worked with R&D & NPI teams to align service offerings with evolving technologies, enhancing customer readiness & performance. - Coordinated across sales, engineering, operations, & global services, improving cross-functional execution & value creation.

Senior Customer Project Manager (CPM3)Notable
2005 - 2010

Oversaw complex telecom solution deployments for major operators. - Directed end-to-end delivery for VAS, charging, IMS, & network performance platforms. - Managed RFP/RFS cycles, project planning, risk management, & multi-team execution. - Led the Siemens-to-Nokia Intelligent Network

Software Development Technical Lead / CTO OfficeNotable
1997 - 2005

Led software development, security assessments, & innovation programs supporting global product lines. - Built & led teams delivering enterprise network management & VoIP system components. - Performed product security assessments across 250+ products, reducing risk exposure & improving compliance. - Designed & executed secure SDLC practices & R&D frameworks that improved audit readiness & time-to-market. - Contributed to two major NPIs through engineering of high-availability OAM platform components.

Education

Diploma of Computer Engineering Technology (3 years program)Algonquin College
1996 - 1999
Degree of BBA, Finance/Banking & Computer Science Yarmouk University
1989 - 1992

Certification

Total Certifications4

PgMP

PMI

Credential ID: 3734389

PMP

PMI

Credential ID: 3639896

ITIL (FOU, RCV, OSA, SOA, PPO)

Cisco

Cisco CDP2 - Business Development Consultant Professional

Cisco

2014

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
Arabic
English (British)