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Senior Project Manager

United Arab Emirates

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Arafat is a Senior Project Manager based in the UAE with 10+ years of experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects across multicultural teams. Skilled in end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder management, budgeting, risk governance, and vendor management, with a strong track record of meeting scope, schedule, and quality targets. Passionate about driving operational excellence, aligning projects to business strategy, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments.

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    Matthias Kalt 5 months ago

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    Training & Communications Project Manager at Aptiv,13 Nov 2025 at 09:15 am

    Hello, I’m Matthias Kalt, a Training and Communications PM with strong experience in managing global compliance and awareness projects. I excel at planning, coordinating, and delivering initiatives that align with strategic objectives, ensuring timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations are met. Passionate about structured processes and continuous improvement, I’m eager to collaborate on projects that drive efficiency and impact. My interests include PMO best practices and innovative project delivery.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,13 Nov 2025 at 02:04 pm

    Hi Matthias, it’s wonderful to have you here! Your experience managing global compliance and awareness projects will add a really valuable perspective to the community. Looking forward to learning from your experience.

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    Mohammad Khalid 5 months ago

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    Specification Engineer at Saint-Gobain/ FOSROC,13 Nov 2025 at 06:03 am

    Hello, I am Mohammed K. Majeed. Currently serving as a Specification Engineer in the construction solutions industry, I have spent my career ensuring technical accuracy and quality. I am now looking to pivot into Project Management. I believe that my background in specifications uniquely positions me to lead projects effectively; by understanding the granular technical details, I can better foresee challenges, optimize resource allocation, and ensure that projects are delivered not just on time, but to the highest standard of performance.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,13 Nov 2025 at 02:01 pm

    Hi Mohammed. Great to have you in the community. Your experience ensuring technical accuracy in construction solutions will bring a very valuable lens to project management – excited to see your perspective in the community.

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    Ehimare Ogbole 5 months ago

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    OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS at LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY,13 Nov 2025 at 02:33 am

    Currenty in the logistics and transportation space to harness my total manufacturing experience towards learning and development of younger generation in the Total Supply Chain career in further Education Sector.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,13 Nov 2025 at 02:00 pm

    Hi Ehimare, welcome! It’s great to see your dedication to mentoring and shaping the next generation of supply chain professionals – looking forward to your insights in the community.

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    Nishat Ahmed 5 months ago

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    Program Manager (Strategic Specialist) at Freelancer,12 Nov 2025 at 02:19 pm

    Hello, I’m A.K. Nishat Ahmed, a Senior IT Project Manager and PMO Head with over 24 years of experience delivering large-scale projects across aviation, telecom, oil & gas, education, and government sectors. I specialize in driving project governance, optimizing delivery frameworks, and aligning IT initiatives with business strategy. I’m particularly focused on PMO setup, process maturity, and AI-driven project management innovation. Looking forward to collaborating with like-minded professionals and contributing to impactful initiatives within this community.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,12 Nov 2025 at 03:00 pm

    Hi Nishat, it’s a pleasure to have you here. Your experience leading IT transformation and PMO governance across such diverse sectors is incredibly impressive – and your focus on AI-driven project innovation will add real depth to our community discussions. Looking forward to your insights.

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    Sadhbh Kurzawska 5 months ago

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    Corporate and Communications Manager at Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman,12 Nov 2025 at 11:50 am

    Hi, I’m Sadhbh Kurzawska. I have 15 years experience managing a range of projects within the public service and also privately when I set up my own innovative software business. Project management features heavily in my current role of Corporate and Communications Manager where I am responsible for implementing the organisation’s Communications Strategy. I am drawn to innovative technological solutions and would love to use this course as a way to get into a more innovative, project management role.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,12 Nov 2025 at 02:58 pm

    Hi Sadhbh, great to have you joining us! Your experience managing communications projects and your interest in tech-driven innovation really align with the spirit of this community – looking forward to learning from your perspective.

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    Corporate and Communications Manager at Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman,12 Nov 2025 at 03:10 pm

    Thanks Aulia

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    Mollie Lacy 5 months ago

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    Project Manager at ANS Group,12 Nov 2025 at 11:26 am

    Hi, I’m Mollie Lacy, a Project Manager at ANS Group with over 9 years’ experience delivering manufacturing, technology and digital transformation projects. I’m passionate about driving collaboration, embedding innovation, and creating meaningful change through efficient project delivery. I’m excited to connect, share insights, and learn from other PM professionals in this community!

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,12 Nov 2025 at 02:56 pm

    Hi Mollie, welcome to the community! Your work in tech and digital transformation aligns perfectly with many of the discussions happening in the community – looking forward to learning from your experience.

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    Implementation Manager at Frank Keane BMW,11 Nov 2025 at 04:50 pm

    Group Implementation Manager for Frank Keane & Conlans BMW & MINI. I have an MSC Masters degree in Project Management from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business school and an undergraduate Business & Management (BBS) degree from Maynooth University. Experienced in a number of fields both domestically and internationally including construction and sales.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,12 Nov 2025 at 02:52 pm

    Hi Matthew, welcome! Great to have you here – your experience managing projects across sectors will bring a really practical perspective to our community. Looking forward to your insights.

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    Mahidhar Panyam 5 months ago

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    Programme Management Consultant at Dell at Dell Technologies,11 Nov 2025 at 12:50 pm

    Mahidhar Panyam is a seasoned Program Manager with over two decades of experience driving global business transformation, system integration, and process optimization. Currently a Consultant in Business Transformation at Dell Technologies, he leads strategic initiatives that streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and enable scalable growth.Mahidhar holds an MBA in Supply Chain from Texas A&M University, USA and an Masters in Power Electronics from the University of Calicut, India. He is a Fellow member of the Association for Project Management.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,11 Nov 2025 at 01:40 pm

    Hi Mahidhar It’s a pleasure to have you here. Your extensive experience leading transformation and integration initiatives at a global level will bring great perspective to the community. Looking forward to learning from your insights and experience.

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    Programme Management Consultant at Dell at Dell Technologies,11 Nov 2025 at 02:50 pm

    Thanks Aulia.

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    Jijitha George 5 months ago

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    PMO Lead - Finance & Project Operations at Blackwell Energy,11 Nov 2025 at 11:10 am

    Accomplished operations and project management professional with over a decade of international experience leading cross-functional initiatives, driving financial governance, and delivering strategic transformation. I specialise in bridging strategic vision with operational execution , developing scalable frameworks that enhance performance, control costs, and optimise resource utilisation. My leadership approach combines analytical precision with collaboration, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and measurable business outcomes. Across Ireland and the Middle East, I have led procurement and finance transformation projects, reduced aged debtors by 85%, and introduced governance structures that improved organisational efficiency and transparency. Passionate about operational excellence and strategic clarity, I thrive in environments that value innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,11 Nov 2025 at 01:38 pm

    Hi Jijitha, it’s wonderful to have you here. The way you bridge strategic vision with execution really aligns with the kind of thoughtful, practical leadership we love seeing in this community. Looking forward to learning from your experiences in our discussions.

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