Rahma Al-Baghdadi
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Project Manager with a robust six-year track record across diverse industries such as IT, product development, marketing, and construction. Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic facilitates seamless communication and collaboration in multicultural environments. Armed with a Bachelor's degree and a portfolio of project management certifications, showcasing a comprehensive skill set and commitment to professional development. Proven expertise in successfully leading projects from inception to fruition, consistently delivering on-time and within budget. A dedicated professional with a strong work ethic, I bring a wealth of experience and a results-oriented mindset to every project. Currently seeking an opportunity in the Gulf region to leverage my Canadian work experience and contribute strategic project management insights to the dynamic Middle Eastern business landscape. Eager to play a pivotal role in driving project success and fostering growth in this thriving professional environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Project Manager: Workday Consultant
GFL Environmental Inc
03.2023 - Current
- Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency by optimizing Workday modules such as HCM, Payroll, and Benefits.
- Conducted thorough testing of new features and system updates, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
- Assisted clients in transitioning from legacy systems to Workday platform, ensuring smooth deployment and user adoption.
- Enhanced Workday system functionality by implementing customized configurations and integrations.
- Reduced software development timeframes by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing development process.
- Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.
Product Development Project Manager
Iovate Health Sciences International Inc
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed multiple multi-million-dollar Global initiatives including implementation of new SOPs to integrate new regions into our portfolio
- I lead the implementation of JIRA to demonstrate agile project status and budget management tool considering expenses, labor cost and work log
- Responsible to monitor total expenditure and mitigate cost risk, preparing periodic financial statements to record project progress
- My role as a PM included: Responsible for developing and delivering Global focused project plans, taking lead in all planned actions delivery, and appropriate alternate measures to mitigate risk
- Updated project schedule, project milestones and tracking changes to project scope and cost impact daily by creating reports to demonstrate what estimated cost vs actual cost and ways on how we can mitigate the risk of overages to the monthly forecast
- Maintained stakeholder communication with agile focused strategies and adaptation of contingency plans to reduce risk to minimize risk of deflecting from project budget by considering the amount of resources and time needed and estimating cost based on budget and refining cost plan with +/- 5-10% to consider any contingency
Marketing Project Control Officer
BLK Flame
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed cost performance for each client to measure expectations and reality through cost tracking and earned value management techniques
- Established threshold to monitor cost performance and took cost management actions based on margins
- Streamlined communication channels for better collaboration with cross-functional teams, resulting in enhanced project efficiency.
- My role as a PCO included: Managed the deliverable chain, planning process and risk management strategies through handling project lifecycle and analyzing amount of time needed and the stakeholders that would be required to bring the project to life
- Created and regularly maintained a Kanban Board and Waterfall to help team visualize work, limited work-in progress and maximize flow
- Supported launch plan creation, facilitated launch team meetings, prepared, and presented launch status reports/presentations daily.
Junior Construction Project Manager
Blockchain Global
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed multiple strategic initiatives in a highly matrixed project and functional environment
- Developed comprehensive project schedules, resulting in timely completions and minimal delays.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Developed and delivered progress reports to project stakeholders including senior management, directors, and VPs on an ongoing basis
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Created and reviewed project documentation and project reports to comply with project management processes and to ensure adherence to SOP.
Education
Project Management Certification
University of Waterloo
Project Management Applications Certification
University of Waterloo
Project Cost Management Certification
University of Waterloo
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Masters Alliance
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sociology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Skills
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Scheduling
- System Integration
- Resource Allocation
- IT Infrastructure Management
Technical Skills
MS Office, JIRA, Road mapping, Kanban, MS Project, Smart Sheets, Workday, RAIDQ Log, and SharePoint
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IT Project Manager: Workday Consultant
GFL Environmental Inc
03.2023 - Current
Product Development Project Manager
Iovate Health Sciences International Inc
11.2021 - 03.2023
Marketing Project Control Officer
BLK Flame
02.2019 - 11.2021
Junior Construction Project Manager
Blockchain Global
02.2018 - 01.2019
Project Management Certification
University of Waterloo
Project Management Applications Certification
University of Waterloo
Project Cost Management Certification
University of Waterloo
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Masters Alliance
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sociology
Wilfrid Laurier University
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