Shahzad Ali

SHAHZAD ALI PROJECT MANAGER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Project Management Team Leadership Communication Problem-solving Time Management Adaptability Risk Management Quality Assurance Client Relationship Management PROFILE Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in managing projects across corporate environments, and various sectors, adept at leading both inhouse teams and outsourcing partners. Skilled in mobile app development, e-commerce solutions, CMS web development, creative design & branding, and emerging technologies. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, leveraging expertise in outsourcing collaborations on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and with other agencies EXPERIENCE PERSONAL SKILLS Adaptability Resilience Empathy Creativity Conflict Resolution Open-mindedness Self-Motivation Collaboration Organization Critical Thinking TOOLS JIRA Trello Asana Basecamp Monday.com ClickUp Adobe Photoshop Figma PROJECT MANAGER Jaffer Business Systems | Nov 2022 - Current Lead design, website development, and mobile app development projects, coordinating with both in-house teams and outsourced vendors. Conduct weekly leadership meetings to align project goals and priorities. Collaborate with the CEO on revenue forecasts and cost management strategies. Monitor project profitability and mitigate potential losses. Track employee productivity, ensuring efficient utilization of billable hours. Coordinate with the sales team to align the project pipeline with delivery capacity. Manage remote and hybrid teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Utilize project management tools to streamline project workflows and task assignments. Implement agile methodologies to adapt to changing project requirements. Continuously optimize processes to enhance project delivery efficiency and quality. PROJECT MANAGER Phoenix Technologies | Mar 2020 - Nov 2022 Lead development teams across multiple projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and team motivation. Oversee recruitment and mentorship processes, aligning individuals with suitable projects. Provide progress reports to higher management and schedule acknowledgments. Liaise with clients to guarantee satisfaction and address any project-related concerns. Manage various departments including Web Design & Development, Graphic Designing, Mobile Application Development, 3D Unity Game Development, SEO, Digital Marketing, and Sales. Spearheaded major projects such as Live Fire Shooting Simulator and VR RPG-7 Anti-Tank Grenade Launcher Indoor Simulator for Pakistan Army. Facilitate seamless collaboration between departments to achieve project objectives effectively. FREELANCE/OUTSOUR CING EXPERIENCE Managed projects and collaborated with freelancers on Upwork, Fiverr, and other outsourcing platforms. Worked with various agencies and outsourcing partners to deliver projects efficiently. Coordinated with remote teams and outsourcing partners to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. CONTACT - Akhtar Colony, Karachi- PROJECT MANAGER 99WebDesigns | Feb 2019 - Mar 2020 Manage Web Design & Development, Graphic Designing, and Sales departments, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with project goals. Oversee recruitment, mentoring, and allocation of individuals to appropriate projects within these departments. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to higher management, ensuring transparency and accountability. Provide technical support to agile development teams, guiding them to overcome daily project challenges and adhere to best practices for successful solution implementation. LEAD WEB DEVELOPER Rholab Interactive | Nov 2018 - Feb 2019 Spearheaded front-end web development projects using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, ensuring functionality and design alignment. Lead WordPress development initiatives, managing websites and ensuring seamless functionality. Direct graphic design tasks including social media post design and branding, coordinating with marketing teams and clients. Develop and implement new features for existing systems, providing technical support and conducting manual testing as required. Collaborate with development team members to meet functional and design requirements, and communicate project objectives effectively to stakeholders. Conceptualize and discuss design ideas, coordinating work between marketing teams, artists, and clients. www.linkedin.com/in/shezyjunejo FRONT END DEVELOPER Phoenix Technologies | Feb 2017 - Oct 2018 REFERENCES KUNDAN MAHESHWARI People & Culture Executive Jaffer Business Systems-- HASHAM SIDDIQUI People & Culture Executive Jaffer Business Systems-- Work directly with project managers to help implement project goals. Assign duties to staff to implement project goals, as needed. Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution. Overview project goals and ensure project goals are achievable. Coordinate with project managers and other project leads following project execution. GRAPHIC DESIGNER GoTech Enterprise | Jun 2014 - Dec 2015 EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE - MS, COMPUTER SCIENCE Mohammad Ali Jinnah University | 2021 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BS, COMPUTER SCIENCE Shah Abdul Latif University | 2015 LANGUAGES ENGLISH Professional working proficiency URDU Native or bilingual proficiency