Mohammed Al Rayash

Mohammed Saeed Al-Rayash House No. 669, Block 332, Road 3213, Kuwait Ave.-- Personal Details: Bahraini • Married Project Management Specialist I PMO Summary Dynamic and results-oriented professional with experience in project planning, coordination, financial administration, and procurement within the telecommunication industry. Demonstrated effectiveness in providing comprehensive project support, and efficient tool utilization for successful and timely project completion. Notable achievements include a variety of operations such as optimizing planning and execution purposes, leading in procurement operations, and achieving substantial improvements in project efficiency through collaborative operational efforts. Dedicated to supporting the mission and objectives of the organization, with a proactive and flexible method. Qualifications Summary • Progressive Leadership in Project Management: Advanced from a Project Financial Administrator role to a Project Planner overseeing network rollout projects for key clients. Demonstrated leadership and professional growth, transitioning from a focus on project financial administration to comprehensive project planning and execution. Additionally, served as a Procurement Executive within the project planner role, leading in procurement operations, optimizing cost allocation, and streamlining purchase workflows to support seamless project execution. • Technical Proficiency and System Integration: Developed proficiency in utilizing various software tools such as Erisite Planning, SAP Global Systems (P12 MUS/ONE), and SAP Business Objects across different roles. Acquired versatile technical skills to optimize project management processes and ensure seamless integration of systems for enhanced efficiency. • Enhanced Strategic Decision-Making: Evolved from supporting project managers in financial monitoring and procurement processes to leading project planning, risk management, and client satisfaction initiatives. Demonstrated growth in strategic decision-making and problem-solving abilities, contributing to successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction. • Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Maintained a commitment to continuous learning and professional development throughout career progression. Embraced challenges and opportunities for growth, consistently seeking to enhance skills and knowledge to drive organizational success in diverse roles and responsibilities. Areas of Expertise Project Planning & Execution Process Compliance & Governance Office Administration/Management • • • • • • Business Process Improvement Documentation & Reporting Project Financials Management • • • Procurement Operations Customer Service Problem Solving/Decision Making Career Experience Ericsson AB Bahrain Project Planner – Batelco & Zain Accounts May 2019 – Feb 2024 Overseeing network rollout project management for key clients with strict control over project planning, project performance, project coordination, and administration via Erisite module. Develop comprehensive project plans based on contractual terms and conditions and collaborate internally to set up schedules, operational milestones, and financial targets. Track project performance variances and collaborate with the project team (weekly/monthly) to ensure adherence to set activity and milestone deadlines. Support overall end-to-end project coordination with focus on time planning (schedules and timelines), resource management, budgetary control (quarterly financial dig deep reports, financial data analysis, project cost control), and calculation of estimated total cost (ETC) and estimate at completion (EAC) in three different currencies (SEK, USD, and BHD). • • • • Implemented significant changes using project planning & financial supervision in Erisite module, resulting in successful outcomes and fostering a culture of excellence. Examined project structure, adjusted user accessibility rights, and acted as crucial contributor in conception, while efficiently creating, planning, and releasing workplans to promote seamless project execution. Enforcing process flows in Erisite module to ensure project integrity with standardized procedures, resulting in notable achievements in process consistency. Collaborated with the project team to create monthly operational plans, aligned activities with client expectations and KPI’s, ensuring improved project performance and a notable rise in client satisfaction. Page 1|3 • • Led operational governance meetings, identifying deficiencies in adherence to delivery plan, and ensured prompt review of site operations designated as “On Air” with complete client approval, leading to significant decrease in project delays. Collaborated with the customer project manager and implementation manager to ensure project progress aligns with initial plan and KPI’s, leading to significant increase in overall project success. Ericsson AB Bahrain Procurement Executive (Project Planner) Apr 2016 – May 2019 Supervised procurement activities, guaranteeing prompt and economical sourcing of materials and services. Succeeded supplier coordination, cost distribution, and adherence to company policies and regulations. Simplified procurement procedures, enhanced efficiency, and maintained precise records to assist project requirements. • • • • • • Allocated procurement costs across multiple projects and tracked expenditure against approved budgets. Generated detailed procurement reports for project stakeholders, highlighting cost performance, and procurement timelines. Supervised procurement board duties for vendors, managed their cost distribution, and implemented purchase flow automation to improve operations, leading to a significant decrease in procurement expenses and timeline. Maintained comprehensive records of procurement activities, including PRs, POs, and vendor agreements, for audit and compliance purposes. Ensured procurement activities adhered to Ericsson’s internal policies and local regulatory requirements. Utilized SAP for managing inventory of hardware & issue delivery notes within client projects as part of the supply chain process. Ericsson AB Bahrain Project Financial Administrator Jan 2011 – Apr 2016 Contributed to project management success by ensuring compliance with processes, planning costs, effective procurement, resource management, financial monitoring, and facilitating site access for project personnel. Ensured optimal project performance data accuracy in SAP Global module, leading to enhanced data integrity and streamlined operations. Facilitated both digital and network rollout projects at key clients Batelco and Zain. • • • • • • Created detailed project layouts in SAP covering hardware, software, and services aspects post client signing, resulting in improved project structure accuracy. Highlighted differences between estimated service expenses and budgeted costs provided to the project manager, especially when significant rises were noticed, leading to improvements in cost control. Collaborated with project managers and finance teams to establish and maintain accuracy project budgets and financial forecasts – monitored expenditures and variances to identify potential risks or opportunities and recommended tactics for optimizing financial performance. Ensured timely and accurate creation of purchase orders as well as processing of goods received, guaranteeing alignment with project budget allocations. Offered detailed information about projected/real hours for each week/month utilizing SAP module, and improving accuracy in project planning by focusing on hourly reporting. Delivered comprehensive financial support through weekly/monthly project financial reports, enabling informed decision-making regarding forward-facing budget, resource allocation, and cost strategies. MACE Group International Senior Document Controller Oct 2008 – Dec 2010 Logged incoming and outgoing correspondence and document transmittals using the contract management system "Primavera: Expedition," ensuring efficient communication flow throughout the project lifecycle. Compiled comprehensive monthly and weekly reports, providing stakeholders with up-to-date insights into project progress and performance metrics, enabling informed decision-making. • • • Played a pivotal role in two high-profile client projects, namely "Tabreed District Cooling Bahrain" and the renowned "Riffa Views," both fully powered by the MACE group. Through meticulous document control and coordination efforts, contributed to the successful execution and delivery of these projects on schedule and within budget. Orchestrated the Change Management System, managing requests for change, approval request forms, and consultant change instructions, thereby facilitating seamless adaptability to evolving project requirements. Facilitated the organization and distribution of drawings, ensuring accessibility for both consultants and contractors, thus fostering enhanced collaboration and clarity in project execution. Page 2|3 Ahli United Bank Contact Center Agent • • • • July 2008 – Sept 2008 Managed remote banking services by assisting customers with checking account and credit card inquiries. Provided detailed information on the bank’s products and services, including online trading and e-banking solutions. Resolved customer complaints efficiently, and investigated issues with regards to accounts, transactions or services. Ensured to be strictly compliant by verifying customer identities before accessing their accounts, with full adherence of the bank’s regulations and confidentiality standards. Dealt with card activation, dispatching cards, complaints and customer cases regarding any complications. Education BSc. In Management Information Systems/Business Administration New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Kingdom of Bahrain American High School Diploma Modern Knowledge Schools (MKS), Kingdom of Bahrain Licenses & Certifications Project Financial Management Greenlight Project Management – Islamabad, Pakistan Project Support Professional Workshop Ericsson Academy – Muscat, Oman Technical Proficiencies Windows & Microsoft Office Tools (Advanced) | EriSite Planning (Advanced) | SAP Global System – P12 MUS/ONE (Advanced) SAP Business Objects & Analytics (BO) (Advanced) | SharePoint (Expert) | Microsoft Planner (Expert) | Power BI (Intermediate) | Primavera: Expedition (Advanced) | EriMatch (Resource Allocation) (Expert) | EriDoc (Documentation Management System) (Advanced) | ChatGPT (Advanced) Languages Arabic – Native Language | English – Speaking, reading and writing (Fluent) Page 3|3