SAQIB MANSOOR AHMED, +966-***-***-***, +923-***-***-***, ac29vm@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A senior HR & OD Professional with particular focus on Learning & Development. Over 20 years work exposure in diversified industries and cultures, including Pakistan and GCC Countries. Have hands-on rigorous experience ranges from Designing and Developing Performance Enhancement Learning Interventions, Cultural Diversity Programs, Change Management and Employees Retention Engagements.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Succession Planning

Competency Framework & Assessment

Leadership Development

Performance Management

Executive Coaching

Leadership Assessment

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

MBA – Bi-Majors in Human Resource Management, GPA 3.57

(Received “Merit Certificate” on obtaining 2nd highest GPA)

MBA – Majors in Management Information Systems, GPA3.79

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

“Executive Coach” certification by Institute of Leadership & Management, UK.

Certificate in “Disrupted Strategy” by Harvard Business School.

“Change Management Practitioner” certification from Prosci, USA.

Certificate in “Competency Based HR Management” by Leoron Training & Consulting.

Certificate in “Creating Leadership Development Program” by Association of Talent Development (ATD), USA.

“The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning” Trainer Certification by PowerUpSuccess (Malaysia) accredited by 6Ds Company, USA.

“Job Evaluator” certification by Hay Group

“Job Analyst” certification by Hay Group

“Train The Trainer” certification by Door International Germany, South Asia Chapter.

“Training of Trainer” certification by Capable People UK (for Integrated Management Systems training Programs).

In addition to the above attended several programs on soft skills organized by leading training organizations in Pakistan and Middle East.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Company

AL ELM INFORMATION SECURITY, RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

An IT company specialized in e-Govt. solutions, owned by Public Investment Fund (PIF), Ministry of Finance, KSA. Established in 2002, current employee strength of 1900+.

Duration

May 2014 - to date

Designation

Learning & Talent Development Architect

Responsibilities

Advises in formulation and administration of HR plans and policies.

Review of existing systems, policies, procedures and recommend solutions for continuous improvement

Gather and analyze data to support in the decisions of the HR function.

Identify, evaluate and negotiate with new service providers for the projects related to HR.

Advise in the design, development and implementation of workforce retention programs.

Generate and present reports to management about on-going projects, initiatives.

Analyze human performance gaps by applying a systematic & consultative approach with business stakeholders to transform individuals, teams & organization from current to desired state.

Review the job descriptions and evaluate newly created positions.

Conduct research to evaluate and rank the professional certifications to ensure the relevance and authenticity as per the organizational requirements.

Conducts periodic audits of HR activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Advice in setting the annual KPI’s, coordinate with Corporate Affairs for monitoring and reporting.

Current Projects

Designing the Leadership Development Program with IMD Switzerland and Hult International Business School, USA.

Competency Assessment for 600 employees.

Technical Training Roadmap for Finance and Consulting Teams.

Achievements

Lead the project of Competency Framework Restructuring as per the new grading and organizational structure.

Lead the project of Competency Assessment for 700 employees.

Lead and completed the project of re-writing the job descriptions for 500 positions.

Initiated and lead the graduate recruitment campaign.

Developed and implemented Technical Training Roadmaps for Business Analysts, Project Management, Shared Services (Legal, Facility Management & Administration), Recruitment & Sourcing, HR, Procurement and Cyber Security teams.

Developed Leadership Ladder to establish the pool of employees for selection of future leadership programs.

Executed, managed and completed the ‘Elm Future Leadership Development” program with CCL (Center of Creative Leadership), USA.

Initiated and managed the performance-coaching project for low performing employees.

Designed and lead the implementation of Competency Based Job Profiles (800+ Job Roles)

Lead Competency Framework Establishment project for 800+ positions.

Designed, implemented and managed the Learning Reward Scheme.

Designed and lead the implementation of Career Roadmap for all the existing positions.

Restructured “Learning & Talent Development” Department.

Company

ALMARAI COMPANY, RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

World’s largest vertically integrated food and dairy company with operations in all GCC countries, Egypt and Jordan with employee strength of 32000+.

Duration

May 2013 to Apr. 2014

Designation

Learning & Development Manager

Responsibilities

Plan, monitor and advice for all cross-divisional training needs.

Advise in the development and implementation of Organization’s capability building initiatives.

Plan and manage budgeting process for training and development initiatives across the organization.

Design, implement competency development initiatives for the company and ensure its alignment with the business needs.

Design, develop and maintain appropriate methods to assess and report all HRD effectiveness across the organization.

Work with the Group OD Manager and functional experts to implement best knowledge management practice including the design and execution of Almarai learning center.

Design and implement the performance management system and ensure it effectiveness.

Achievements

Completed project for verification, revision and conversation of Job Descriptions (1150 job titles).

Completed project for Job Description data integration into SAP HCM (SuccessFactors).

Developed Nationalization Enhancement Model.

Revamped Graduate Professional Training Program.

Company

TPS PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD. / TPS MIDDLE EAST FZ LLC.

An e-Banking, e-Payments and Mobile Banking solutions specialized IT company with 130+ customers in more than 35 countries of Asia, Africa and Europe with employee strength of around 300 in Pakistan and UAE.

Duration

Dec 2007 to Feb 2013

Designation

Sr. Manager HR (Head of HR)

Responsibilities

Initiate, plan, develop and implement strategy for HR management and development.

Prepare budgets, manage and control organizational expenditure accordingly.

Maintain awareness and knowledge of latest HR development practices and providing appropriate interpretation to the senior management.

Design, review and implement Compensation and Benefits policies and programs.

Formulate the benchmarks for annual salary increments and bonuses based upon the latest industry compensation trends; established the new salary and incentive bands.

Ensure the performance management activities meet and integrate with organizational requirement.

Plan and direct learning activities for all the employees including senior management.

Achievements

Developed and implemented corporate branding to get TPS recognize as employer of choice (organized speed programming competitions, technical trainings, and seminars)

Developed Middle Management tear in the company to get the real feedback of workforce also to communicate the company policies in a more effective manner.

Started employee open house sessions with the top management.

Developed and implemented MBO based performance management system.

Received award in recognition of the contribution towards the promotion and enhancement of Quality Knowledge and best industry practices in Pakistan by Quality & Productivity Society of Pakistan.

Established the HR functions for TPS Middle East FZ LLC.

Revamped the HR Dept. of TPS Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.

Company

LUCKY GROUP OF COMPANIES, DUBAI, UAE

(LUCKY RECYCLING LLC, LUCKY ALLOY LLC, FORTUNE METALS LLC.)

A London Metal Exchange listed group established in early 70’s has operates in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Australia, China and Canada, engaged in recycling, handling, segregation, trading and Alloy manufacturing of furious and non-furious materials. The overall employees strength of the group is around 800

Duration

May 2007 to Nov 2007

Designation

Executive HR Operations & Training

Company

MACTER INTERNATIONAL (PVT.) LTD, KARACHI, PAKISTAN.

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer having wide range of products; also involved in contract manufacturing for world leading pharmaceuticals having 1000 employees at Plant and 500 sales force across the country

Duration

Sep 2006 to May 2007

Designation

Manager QMS / MR

Duration

Aug 2005 to Sep 2006

Designation

Manager Training & Development

Company

KHADIM ALI SHAH BUKHARI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KASBIT), KARACHI, PAKISTAN.

A private chartered higher education institute, part of Pakistan’s renowned KASB financial group of companies. Established in September 1999, It is the first Private Sector Institute registered as a Corporate Body. The total employee strength was about 150.

Duration

Jan 2002 to Jul 2005

Designation

Asst. Manager H.R. & Administration / QMR

Company

UNITED MARINE AGENCIES (PVT.) LTD, KARACHI, PAKISTAN.

Part of International GAC Shipping Group, a leading shipping, cargo and related marine services providing organization, representing world renowned shipping lines e.g. Hyundai, Hamburgsud as Master Agent. The employee strength was around 200.

Duration

Oct 1999 to Nov 2001

Designation

Quality Assurance HR Operation Coordinator

Company

Financial Systems (Pvt.) Ltd.

A company providing Credit & Collection Advisory services to American Express, Diners Club and CCI Legal Services, UK in Pakistan.

Duration

Apr 1995 to Oct 1999

Designation

Asst. Administration Officer

EXPERIENCE AS “MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AUDITOR & TRAINER”

A Lead Auditor for ISO 9000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18000 and ISO 22000 certifications have conducted dozens of Pre-Assessment / Certification / Periodic & Re-Certification Audits with an International Certification Body (Det Norske Veritas). A trainer associated with leading training providers of Pakistan have conducted numerous workshops for various organizations operating in diversifies industries on different topic.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth : 13 July 1974

Marital Status : Married, 1 child

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