FARRUKH I. NAZIR
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER (CSM)
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Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Management professional with over fourteen (14) years of dynamic experience in public and private
sector organizations in multiple managerial roles. Twelve (12) years of professional experience in
accomplishing project management tasks as senior project manager including, but not limited to these,
emergency & disaster management projects, HRMIS development project, garments manufacturing
project, and job center project (IT-Based), through project management functions such as scoping,
planning, estimating, scheduling, directing, monitoring & evaluation, coordinating, organizing,
leading, controlling, executing and closing out. Furthermore, the incumbent has performed activities
relevant to stakeholder management, contract management, workplace health & safety, developing
linkages and networking, office management, and logistics support.
In addition to that, experienced in human resource management, public administration, business
development, software operations, community awareness, and social mobilization.
Career profile is recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to organizational
success backed by national and international certifications, training & awards in different
management fields.
Self-motivated, energetic, and result-oriented professional, having excellent administrative, interpersonal
communication and negotiation skills and also proficient in MS Office, MS Project Professional,
HRMIS, Scrum, and QuickBooks.
Author of a book on Project Stakeholder Management published by Lambert Academic Publishing
Germany.
Multilingual: Fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi (Working Professional)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Consultant (Project Management, Human Resource), Pakistan
May 2021-Present
• Improved client’s project management activities towards timely completion and delivery of their
projects.
• Consulting helped the client in its restructuring, reduced costs and increased productivity.
Consultant / Project Placement Officer, Labour & HR Department Punjab, Pakistan
May 2018-May 2021
• Project management activities collaborated with core functions, and timelines and results
contributed 64.20% to overall progress.
• In the role of team leader, professionally led, guided, and trained the BJB team in relations goals,
targets, SOP's and action plans to establish effective and efficient services aligned with KPI’s.
• Managed facilities, utilities, equipment, and all other resources and tools efficiently in the office.
• Performed project monitoring and evaluation activities for updating project progress to the higherups and other relevant departments as per reporting plans.
• Improved customer relationships through providing appropriate solutions to potential clients.
• Created employment opportunities for the district Bhakkar's human capital through planned and
proactive strategic activities.
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Strategised and implemented talent forecasting, workforce planning and new skills set identification
required for growth initiatives.
Identified and negotiated with potential stakeholders including recruitment agencies and training
institutes like IKAN Engineering, TEVTA, PVTC, Akhuwat, Microfinancing institutes, and managed
contracts with them in terms of skilled talent acquisition.
Goals-oriented linkages developed with potential employers, organizations, and institutions to seize
the best opportunities for Bhakkar's human capital.
Established close liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including social, print, and
electronic media (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Newspapers, Web TV, Ticker on the Cable TV /
Advertisement) to perform promotional activities.
Provided expertise in talent market insights, talent landscape, and understanding of talent needs.
Professionally dealt with HRM affairs, including recruitment, training, staff development,
disciplinary, and grievance issues.
Managed procurements according to applicable procurement rules such as PPRA.
Executive Manager/Managing Partner, El MAFHH Fashion & Garments, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Feb 2015-April 2018
• Managed overall garments manufacturing project delivery and encompassed all the project details
to team members aligned with pre-defined parameters.
• Ensured effective overall quality assurance/standard and the overall project integrity focusing
inwardly on the internal consistency of the project, procuring and operating software as per the
requirement.
• Planned and designed the program and proactive progress monitoring, resolved issues, and
initiated appropriate corrective actions.
• Regularly evaluated the project progress and achieved the targets promptly.
• Managed all the project stakeholders and updated the core management on the project status.
• Established a liaison with the stakeholders for requirement analysis based on project deliverables.
• Facilitated the appointment of project team members.
• Ensured allocation of resources and technical and non-technical skills within the project.
• Set realistic and practical goals for the project, and 9also developed appropriate strategies for
achieving these goals.
• Cohered with infrastructure planning, interfaced with other tasks, and corporate technical and
specialist standards.
• Ensured compliance with government rules and regulations.
Deputy Manager HR & Administration, Suntex Gloves Industries, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Nov 2011-Jan 2013
• Initiated to streamline and improve the business processes and decision-making through the
HRMIS development project.
• Designed and implemented a fast-paced and agile business environment through an ERP system.
• Maintained and developed HR systems and processes to address effective HR management and
maintain competitive advantage.
• Assisted HR Manager in preparing HR Plans, new employee orientation, follow-up company
policies, procedures, and documentation for HR operations.
• Commendably accomplished assignments, including HR planning, coordinating, monitoring,
providing trained human resources to the organization.
• Effectively managed employee relation matters, labour & other relevant laws and regulations
compliance, including all kinds of disciplinary and grievance issues as well.
• Ensured enforcement of organization SOPs through establishing a close liaison with other
departments, including internal and external stakeholders.
Emergency Officer (Operations, Repair & Maintenance), Punjab Emergency Service, Pakistan
Apr 2006-Aug 2010
• Performed operational project management activities, including project deliverables, project
planning, and action follow-up, and results in projects delivered timely.
• Effectively and efficiently coordinated, maintained, and communicated project progress with project
stakeholders, including government agencies and suppliers, to ensure the development of
emergency management infrastructure within their schedule.
• Monitoring and evaluation activities performed with pre-defined parameters to ensure emergency
infrastructure development and uniform quality and standards.
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Effectively managed and ensured smooth working of software operations that efficiently supported
service delivery operations maintaining the minimum response time.
Established close liaison between management and employees and ensured that standard
operating procedures and policies complied effectively.
Coordinated with headquarter authorities on different human resources and operational activities.
Worked closely with commandant training academy to design and implement teamwork programs
to promote team fusion, enabling the new entrants to blend into the service effectively and
efficiently.
Conducted training needs analysis and talent development programs, designed and delivered staff
development programs and debriefings to achieve higher standard service delivery.
Managed and provided logistics support, budget, procurement, and allocation of resources in the
line of PPRA rules.
Additional Experience Available
EDUCATION
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Masters of Science in Project Management (MS), 2015
Comsats University Islamabad, (Comsats Institute of Information Technology), Pakistan
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Master in Business Administration (MBA), 2011
Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan
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Master in Computer Science (M.Sc.), 2004
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Training course on QuickBooks – Ministry of IT & Telecom Pakistan – 2022
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – LearnQuest, Coursera, USA - 2022
Training course on E-Commerce Management – Ministry of IT & Telecom Pakistan – 2019
Training course on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – Ministry of IT & Telecom Pakistan – 2019
Training course on Graphic Design – Ministry of IT & Telecom Pakistan – 2019
Training course on Digital Marketing – Ministry of IT & Telecom Pakistan – 2018
Professional Certificate in International Communication – Virtual University of Pakistan – 2017
IELTS-General Training–The British Council of Pakistan – 2015
Training Course on Collapsed Structure Search & Rescue (CSSR) – NDMA Pakistan & NSET
Nepal – 2008
Training course on Medical First Responder (MFR) – NDMA Pakistan & NSET Nepal – 2008
Training Course on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) – Bureau of Diplomatic Security, USA –
2006
Training course on Basic Emergency Medical (Basic Life Support), Rescue & Fire Fighting
Techniques – Emergency Services Academy, Pakistan – 2006
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CERTIFICATION / TRAINING
LICENSE/ AWARD / MEMBERSHIP
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III Class Boiler Engineer (Entitled to hold the charge of a boiler with steam pipes up to the rated
capacity of 550 square feet
Scholarship awarded by Comsats University Islamabad, (Comsats Institute of Information
Technology), Pakistan
Appreciation certificate awarded by Fire Officers Association Pakistan
Professional Membership, The British Computer Society, UK
RESEARCH WORK
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Research work concluded on “Project Stakeholder Management: An Empirical Study to Identify
Causes of Communication Gaps in Value Added Textiles Pakistan.”
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Research work concluded on “Computerized Payroll & Personnel Management Information
System: Zanib textiles Corporation Faisalabad, Pakistan.”
PUBLICATION
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Author of a book on Project Stakeholder Management published by Lambert Academic Publishing,
Germany
FREELANCE/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Columnist / Bolger
• Wrote articles (English & Urdu) on economic, political, and social issues in national-level print and
digital media
Consultancy & Counselling Services
• Provided project management, business administration, English language coaching, career
counseling, and immigration consultancy services as a freelancer.
• Effectively conducted awareness sessions on ethical & moral values, anti-narcotics under the
umbrella of Jail Reforms initiated by Deputy Commissioner Bhakkar, Pakistan
CORE SKILLS
Industry Knowledge
Tools & Techniques
Interpersonal Skills
Other Skills
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Administrative and Human Resource Management
Digital Marketing
Operations Management
Project Management (Planning, Coordinating, Controlling)
Scrum
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HRMIS
MS Office
MS Project Professional
QuickBooks
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Interpersonal Communication
Staff Development & Training
Team Building
Team Management
Team Leadership
Time Management
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Active Learning (Adaptation)
Analytical & Problem Solving
Controlling Resources
Information Analysis
Liaising & Networking
Linkages Development & Coordination
Monitoring & Evaluation
Multilingual
Result Oriented
Safety & Security
Self-Energetic
Self-Motivation
LANGUAGES
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English – Advanced Level of Proficiency (official language and was medium of instruction at
educational institutes as well)
Native Languages – Urdu, Punjabi
Hindi – Working Professional
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
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