Rami Sadi (MBA, CSCP, ITIL, PMI)

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Rami Sadi (MBA, CSCP, ITIL, PMI)

Dubai DIC, United Arab Emirates +971-**-***-****

ac4b8g@r.postjobfree.com - www.linkedin.com/in/ramisadi Information Systems and Technology Executive

Business led and customer focused CIO with proven experience in a growing business with the ability to establish, define and deliver a robust IT strategy. Experienced in leading diverse international, multicultural teams in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. Track record of successfully delivered IT solutions, projects -PMI, software development SDLC, managed complete IT operations, services life cycles -ITIL, budgetary control, improving the performance of IS operations through change management and process improvement and a strong commercial outlook. Working at board level with the credibility, influence and confidence to work with the organization to achieve long-term objectives and communicate effectively with stakeholders across all operational areas. Languages: Arabic (native), English and French

Nationality: French - Jordanian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Gartner -Vice President, Executive Partner – Gulf Region 2014- present Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Scope: 45 CIOs in Gulf region

Serving as dedicated IT and Business advisor and coach for 45 member CIOs and senior IT executives.

Address CxO organizational issues, leverage subject matter expertise to create customized service solutions and outcomes for the client.

Providing strong expertise into related aspects that can optimize value and transform the way in which IT organizations are run, including as IT strategy, applications management, IT governance, projects management, change management, shared services, M&A, IT people, IT metrics, IT financials, service management and sourcing.

Engaging and advising senior business and IT leadership clients in the assessment and development of IT solutions and operating models, starting at a strategic level and then detailing the various components of the IT function, including: roles, processes, governance, transformational and technological roadmaps, operational plans, and performance framework.

Leading in the shaping and delivery of large and concurrent IT transformation programs, from strategy to implementation, taking on a key role overseeing and managing transformation activities

Providing strong expertise into related aspects that can optimize value and transform the way in which IT organizations are run, such as IT strategy, service management and sourcing.

Leading delivery to Gartner clients across various countries and industries.

Partnering with CIOs to develop IT strategies to transform their organizations and delivering Gartner research insights on key initiatives, priorities, and implementations. Rami Sadi (MBA, CSCP, ITIL, PMI)

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Lafarge - CIO – Regional IS/IT VP, Middle East and Africa 2009- 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

Scope: 20 countries (Small, Medium, Large and JV BUs) - more than 10 000 end-users Leadership of Lafarge regional IT projects and operations in Middle East and Africa - 2 regional shared service centres in South Africa and Egypt (35 FTE and 25 consultants).

Demand and business relationship management: Spearheaded 3 years IS plan and technology roadmap for our business in MEA region in alignment with priorities and Group strategies.

Accountable for effective communication with IS Stakeholders.

Improved IS performance and reduced overall regional and business units IS budget by 25% over 2 years while sustaining customer services and increasing new applications development.

Planned and delivered, Africa first WAN marine cable network, video conferencing project, Email and CRM (SaaS).

Implemented ERP (JD Edwards), CRM, HRIS (Workday, PSFT), Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality Control, Customer Portal, Mobility, Business Intelligence solutions in MEA (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroun, Zambia, Tanzania, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, GCC (UAE, Oman, Kuwait and KSA), Jordan and Iraq as a standard and central group and regional tools. Program Director - Group IT, E-Business New Technologies 2004-2009 At Lafarge Group –Paris and Lyon, France

Scope: 75 countries - more than 50 000 end-users: Incorporation of technology as a driver for the business partners with business leaders to identify potential improvements that can be achieved with technology changes.

Responsible for Merger and Acquisition and IT/IS integration of Orascom Constructions

(Middle East and Africa - 12 Business units in 10 countries).

Leading technical competency centres in France and India.

Leading the Group Enterprise Applications Integration and architecture (end to end integration between front office and back office applications)

Established and implemented global web development standards for 50 countries. Including B2C and B2B, corporate web site (Lafarge.com) and intranet portals (Lafarge On Line).

Supplier Management: Screened and approved global IS vendors and monitors their financial and technical performance in support to business needs.

Creation of 3-year strategic road maps instrumental in executive team planning for IT Services portfolio management (central development, design and architecture, support, maintenance and hosting for Lafarge business unites in Europe, UK, USA, Asia and MEA.

Leading Group Information Security Management and SOX internal control standards and governance.

Director, Information Systems 2001–2004

At Lafarge Group – Amman, Jordan

Scope: 2 plants, points of sales and head office - 1500 end users.

Implemented JD Edwards ERP (Finance, O2C, P2P) - 500 end users, budget of $4 million project teams (16 FTE), dealing with change management, risks, opportunities and transformation (Sales, Transportation, Procurement, Inventory) and Finance (GL, AP, AR and Fixed assets)

Implemented the Group IT strategy, standards (Applications and Infrastructure) internal controls and security procedures.

Managed key projects in areas of infrastructure and applications development and improvement, help desk implementation, LAN/WAN, Citrix Farm, Lotus Notes email, Hyperion, Data Warehousing, ERP Hardware & Software refresh and HRIS.

Delivered IT efficiency and competitive performing applications and Infrastructure services.

Led team of 30 IS professionals to provide applications and infrastructure services. Rami Sadi (MBA, CSCP, ITIL, PMI)

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Manager, Information Systems 1994–2001

At El-Zay Ready Wear Manufacturing (JV with GFT (Gruppo Finanziario Tessile) Italy) – Amman, Jordan. Scope: two factories, manufacturing, distribution centres, retail outlets - 800 end users.

Oversee the development and maintenance and providing hands on operational support to CRM, DWH & BI, ERP and Maintenance, Manufacturing and retail systems.

Reviewed the adequacy and allocation of IT resources in terms of funding, personnel, equipment, and service levels.

Developed, Educated and Enforced IT policies, security standards, controls and procedures. Education

MBA. Master of Business Administration 2010 – 2012 Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, Maastricht - Netherlands BSc. Computer Science 2001 – 2004

University of Jordan, Amman – Jordan

Diploma, Programming and Systems Analysis 1988 – 1990 Community College, Amman – Jordan

Certifications: APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). ITIL v3. Project Management Program (Project Management College PMI). Core Competencies

Business Acumen, IT Strategy and Planning, IT Transformation/Enablement, Governance, IS/IT Service/Portfolio Management, Financial Management of IT services, Business Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Project/Program Management, Change Management, Business Process Improvement, IT Internal Controls (SOX), IT Architecture and Standards, Vendor Management, IS Sourcing Strategy, ERP, CRM, HRIS, E-Business, Enterprise Applications / Technology Integration, Cloud Computing technologies and transformations, Data Analytics, Business intelligence, IS/IT Merger and Acquisition, Divestment and Integration. Entrepreneurial mind-set, Effective interpersonal and communication skills, Influence, Leadership and team-building, Self-confidence, Innovative, Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, Customer focused, Internationally and Culturally sound, Objectives and results-driven, Pro-active with a win-win attitude, Extrovert, Strong networker with high ability to build relationships.

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