Mohamed Elhoseiny
Program Manager - Ashley Ellis-Los Angeles- California-USA
acckl5@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Provide leadership and coaching to team members, by outlining the vision and direction for the
organization as a whole and the team specifically; Develop, plan, and manage team work
activities; develop project plans; complete projects on time and on budget; Continually build
knowledge and stay abreast of current SAP functionality, capabilities and technologies; In depth
understanding of the SAP system; functionality, configuration, and integration points of all
modules in their business area (FI, CO) and related business processes; I have good Expertise in
configuration and customization of FI (GL, A/P, A/R, AA,SPL),strong working knowledge in
Controlling (CCA, OM, IO, PCA, PC) and B/W modules, extensive experience 11 Full life cycle
large implementations in SAP Configuration. Sound and accurate judgment; excellent verbal and
written communication skills; excellent analytical and problem solving skills; excellent planning
and organizing skills; Strong customer service orientation; Strategic thinking and sound
knowledge of the respective business processes (independent of the system aspect); Adept at
developing system requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training and implementing
business solutions, while achieving deadlines and budget goals. Coordinate and supervise the day
to day activities of SAP Teams (FICO) and reports to the Director, work closely with other SAP
Teams, Supporting Application Team and Technical Services, in order to analyze, develop,
enhance, test and implement software solutions and applications. I manage specific duties
include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide strategic direction on new functions and
technologies in support of the financial user community; Ensure alignment of the team as well as
the user community with the vision of SAP “Best Practice” and global standard processes, while
assessing customer individual needs, meeting commitments and building internal and external
partnerships;
Strengths
Contingency Planner… Project Evangelist & Team Builder… Research & Strategic Analysis
Provide Structure, Direction & Vision... Problem Solver... Customer Facing… Critical
Thinking…. Managing skills…..
Specialties
Excellent organizational skills combined with an extensive knowledge of IT practices.
Management experience in an IT environment including both operational support and software
development responsibilities. Experience of working with vendors, consultants and
subcontractors. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft systems, Virtual environments and
applications. IT planning and budgeting experience.
Structured project management methodologies (RAD, WATERFALL, AGILE, SCRUM) and
software development.
Experience
Program Manager at Ashley Ellis
August 2013 - Present
Configure rationales for FI and CO and validating the configuration, reconciliation of COPA,FI
and PCA reports, substitutions for Profit center derivations, developing the SOP and BPP, month
end closing activities. I am tackling projects at the forefront of the automotive industry. I do
setup & track the development of Propulsion system and fuel storage projects to keep them
steadily speeding to the finish line on-time & on-budget. I build up a rapport that helps negotiate
and clarify requirements throughout production; I do oversee budgets, prioritize objectives, and
adopt strong QA procedures so my team can fluidly operate and uphold the company’s
unblemished reputation. Managing large scale of SAP strategic programs for clients, work
closely with a variety of clients and business groups to outline integration project and program
guidelines and methodologies, coordinate an offshore resource, manage the change and business
process improvements, work as a key member of the account management team, preparing and
executing presentations to clients from different commercial sectors, manage all aspects of the
system implementation including, but not limited to, gathering requirements, designing the future
state solution, the development objects related to their process scope, as well as supporting
testing and post implementation activities, provide the experience with gap analysis and strategic
roadmap/blueprint development, mentor team members in technology, architecture and delivery
of applications, create a shared sense of direction and community among the teams, identify,
develop, and implement techniques to improve engagement productivity, increase efficiencies,
mitigate risks, resolve issues, and optimize cost savings and efficiencies for each client.
Consultant - SAP Change Manager (Deployed with CSC project in Kuwait) at Future
Focus InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.- U.A.E
January 2013 - June 2013 (6 months)
Lead the change initiative on a large scale SAP Change Program. Provide proven track record of
successfully implementing SAP change initiatives in a complex environment, specifically change
mgmt. processes and SAP best practices. Manage deep business change experience, strong SAP
Project Management background and ability to work with a wider senior stakeholder group.
Provide proven experience in: Business strategy and planning of change management from the
SAP Perspective, particularly relating to: - Change readiness - Impact analysis - Alignment -
Business benefit Realization - Training needs, excellent stakeholder management experience,
provide proven experience of leading multifunctional teams in large business transformation
program, strong track record in delivering pragmatic business outcomes as a result of successful
change management initiatives. Responsible for FI-GL, AA, CO-CCA, IO, and PS. Lead the
Team in Business Blue Print Phase, configured and customized Chart of accounts, Company
code Global Parameters, Fiscal year Variants, Posting Period Variants, Account Groups, Field
Status Groups, and Tolerance Groups. I was responsible for implementing New GL, Activated
new Ledger, Performed document splitting, Parallel Accounting and periodic processing,
automatic Account Determination, GR/IR, Down Payments.
IT Manager at Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water- Kuwait
January 2011 - December 2012 (2 years)
Managed team for ERP software redesign that included a large number of releases 40 over 9
months with a budget of $1M. Utilized JAD sessions and RAD techniques to quickly gather
multiple customers’ feedback and incorporate into next release. Resolved production problems
by performing root-cause analysis of work flow issues. Utilized techniques that included work
flow analysis, quality assurance, and change management. Designed and deployed integrated
solutions with SAP (CRM/FICO). I translated business objectives into clear functional and
technical requirements. I provided FICO functional design solutions for customers, including full
life-cycle implementation. Identified and administered (FICO) best business practices per
Business standards for functional processes. I configured SAP (/FICO) products per
requirements, including testing, problem solving, and debugging. Organized and/or summarized
papers and reports, conducting additional research where necessary, to ensure that the CEO is in
possession of all relevant information needed to support decision making. I reviewed business
development initiatives. Supervised and directed a number of individuals including secretaries /
administrative assistants undertaking the less complex processing / administration work.
I managed the Project and Development team, coordinating effective development,
implementation and upgrades of new/revised systems. Negotiated Service Level Agreements
With both internal and external customers and service providers and monitored service delivery
to ensure agreed targets and standards are met. I controlled IT Policies and Procedures in line
with International standards ensuring applicability to the business environment. I was responsible
for managing program resources to deliver cost efficient, timely and error free implementation. I
acted as liaison between business units and technical teams to provide IT solutions that ensure
continued efficiency and cost effective operation.
2 recommendations available upon request
Claims System Configuration Manager at VA Premier Health Plan, Inc (VCU)-USA
January 2010 - December 2010 (1 year)
I configured and implemented FICO functional modules, encompassing sales planning, order
management, account and contact management, and commission management. I was responsible
for SAP systems integration, application design, and product management for global commercial
retail clients. I translated business requirements into SAP best practice concepts for
implementation in SAP FICO solutions. I managed the configuration of the systems by enforcing
a strict change management and a clear documentation process. I developed a process to manage
the integrity of the various claims systems. I was responsible for design, configuration and
testing of core FI/CO modules (GL, AP, AR), design, configuration and testing of Asset
Management, design, configuration and testing of Consolidations in EC-CS, design,
configuration and testing of CO-PA. I have excellent experience with product costing and
material ledger and knowledge of key integration points with FI/CO modules.
I directed the work of analysts by planning and coordinating activities such as systems
installations, upgrades and systems development as it
Relates to the claims department. I managed work assignments/duties to ensure smooth
interdepartmental operations in the area of configuration, automation and analysis. I monitored
process of creation and conducting analysis of various performance benchmarks and metrics to
enhance overall Claims Operational and systems performance. I improved efficiency within the
department through the creation or updating of policies, procedures and workflows. I provided
both written and verbal direction to all levels of the claims staff. I evaluated scope and impact of
identified solutions. I identified project timelines and milestones and ensures deadlines are met. I
recommended and obtained approval for appropriate solution(s) for implementation.
I understood all aspects of program operations, including policies and procedures, program
Guidelines, file layouts and requirements, general rules and regulations. I hired trained,
developed and appraised staff effectively. I took corrective action as necessary on a timely basis
and in accordance with company policy. I ensured that established processes/procedures are
followed as designed.
1 recommendation available upon request
Senior Decision Support Analyst at Facey Medical Foundation-USA
February 2008 - December 2009 (1 year 11 months)
I wrote CRM functional specifications and CRM configuration as member of support team. I
identified and documented business processes in CRM for professional services clients. I created
detailed test plans for functional and regression testing and supported user acceptance testing for
the Outside Claims Processing System (Billing System) and Risk Payment Reconciliation
System. I did black box test for finance and extracts applications. I did provide decision support
for system enhancements to IDX environment (Physician Billing with BAR, TES, PCS and
DBMS modules), participated in the afterhours on-call rotation for the production applications.
I produced complex analytical reports or metrics to communicate with executive management
and ensure efficient business operations. I used SSIS, not only to simplify data transfer task but
Also to provide rich functionality in support of more complex extract, transform, and load (ETL)
requirements for data warehousing. I was leading the research and analysis processes for
database projects in the following areas: change in data, elimination of data, addition of data, and
compliance constraints to mitigate potential risk due to the enhancement of data and the database
platform, modeling both operational and star schema metadata, as well as creating dimensional
business views to be used for OLAP style querying from multiple data sources, cube and data
mart troubleshooting and maintenance. I monitored and controlled the process of loading data
into a DW was organized into several steps that include : reading data from data sources,
transforming data into a common data model, cleansing data in order to remove inconsistencies,
duplicates, and null values, integrating cleansed data into one set, computing summaries, and
loading data into a DW. I was developing SSAS Cubes like (multidimensional OLAP (MOLAP),
relational OLAP (ROLAP), and hybrid OLAP (HOLAP)).
Senior System Analyst at Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, CA-USA
July 2000 - January 2008 (7 years 7 months)
I provided analysis for Hospital admitting, this includes measure the effectiveness and efficiency
of on-going procedures and coordinate procedural changes, write and maintain policy set and
monitor performance standards; develop staff; design quality assurance programs; maintain a
safe and secure work area; determine department goals assist other department heads by
formulating admitting procedures required for new hospital services. I did plan, direct, and co-
ordinate the team's activities to manage and implement OCPS (outside claims processing system)
project from proposal initiation to final operational stage, determine, monitor, and review all the
project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements,
Resources, and risk, develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in
operational plan, undertake status review meetings among project team members and clients,
coached and advised team members to accomplish project goals, to meet established schedules,
and resolved technical/operational issues. Utilized industry standard interface protocols (HL7) to
create analysis templates, design and data mapping specifications, test plans, training plans,
conceptual data process models, including data dictionaries, Reconcile data requirements with
standard vocabularies (HL7) to determine appropriate use of HL7 standards based on the
presented Use Cases, I was building interoperability (via HL7 interfaces) with a variety of EMR
Vendors. I developed XML project to translate ANSI X12 codes to XML codes to support EDI
operations process, writing SQL queries using Microsoft SQL Server (2000-2005). I was
handling HIPAA projects (835, 837, 277, 276 and 270 EDI transactions), run sessions, functional
acknowledgments, error checking, sending/receiving files, run maintenance and backup
maintenance. I collaborated with other application staff to support interfaces between application
systems and EDI.
2 recommendations available upon request
Computer Consultant at NILE SOFT Fides – Switzerland
1997 - 2000 (3 years)
I performed comprehensive analysis of business initiatives and challenges to develop and
communicate system deliverables Developed, implemented, and provided training on various
computer applications. I designed and analyzed an Online Banking System for Credit Suisse
Private Banking, which was catered towards the independent asset managers, enabling them to
remotely access their clients' banking information needed for managing their portfolios via
Internet, Maintenance support for Credit Suisse International Private Banking Package
(CSIBP+), this project covered the whole CSIBP+ modules except the securities module,
This includes the Accounting, Treasury, Payment and Credit module. Very successful results
have been achieved using the customer's configuration management tools and procedures within
the CSIBP+ package. I generated reports for Treasury, General ledger, Stocks, Electronic
banking, and Financial applications using Easytrieve Plus product to produce those reports from
SQL tables. I monitored and maintained projects, detected/troubleshot problems, and performed
diagnoses. I served as a test project manager, developing test plans, running the tests, and
tracking defects of all applications (functional, calculations, cosmetic, proofread reports).
Senior Analyst Programmer at Egyptian Senates - Egypt
1995 - 1997 (2 years)
I collaborated with senior management to perform the design and analysis of client/server
applications. I analyzed user requirements; developed graphical user interfaces; programmed and
developed programs involving procedure and methods; and reviewed current policy procedures. I
managed all aspects of medium & large projects within the policies/procedures of the Computer
Applications department. I interfaced with users and the Computer/Communications
Organizations to accomplish work & ensure successful project implementation. I researched and
resolved coding issues using COBOL and CICS environment. I participated in product design
meetings and assist in gathering business requirements.
DP Manager at Adwia Company – Egypt
1993 - 1995 (2 years)
I did interact with clients to gather detailed requirements for new and existing systems. I created,
directed and maintained development efforts for outsourced partners in line with operational
goals. I designed, developed, implemented, and modified computer systems by formulating and
defining the scope and objectives of the system. I managed large projects as an internal
consultant, providing technical advice and guidance on complex projects. I did monitor the entire
system design, code-produced systems testing, application debugging, system documentation,
and overall system quality. I evaluated new products, debugged software
Problems, and provided training to technical staff.
System Analyst at Saudi Consolidated Electricity Company (SCECO) - Saudi Arabia
1988 - 1993 (5 years)
I reengineered the Saudi Consolidated Electricity Company billing system, enhancing the overall
billing processes. I utilized the existing technologies and future upgrades to generate ad hoc
billing reports as well as built in standard reports. I developed customer services systems,
Governmental system, and Data security system using structured methods (RAD). I attended
Change Control meetings and initiated follow-up action when required. I collaborated with the
programming staff to derive design specifications. I documented project plans and system testing
and implementation plans. I created solutions utilizing various technologies including developing
Access development prototypes.
1 recommendation available upon request
Analyst/Programmer at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt-Egypt.
1981 - 1988 (7 years)
I developed and supported computer applications through various tasks, including: strategic
information systems planning, analysis of business requirements, development of functional
specifications and program specifications, and designing relational databases. I supported new
and existed banking systems, including: Personnel, Cash flow, Central Bank Control, Current
Account, Investment Account, Corporation, and General ledger.
Skills & Expertise
Project Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Program Management
Vision, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Coaching, ITIL, CRM
ERP, Analytical Skills, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence
Data Warehousing, Quality Assurance, Analysis, Integration
Business Process, Visio, Project Planning, Training, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server
Business Objects, Testing, Service Delivery, Software Documentation
Business Process Improvement, Management, Troubleshooting, Business Analysis
IT Management, Strategic Planning, Crystal Reports, Project Management, SDLC
Access, SQL, Change Management, Vendor Management, Leadership, Outsourcing
Product Management, SharePoint, Software Project Management, IT Strategy
User Acceptance Testing, ETL, PMP, Systems Analysis
Courses
Project Management Professional
Oracle E-Business Suite 11g Human Capital Management Essentials.
Oracle E- Business Suite 11g Human Capital
Management Implementation Specialist.
Oracle Applications 11i Financial Applications Overview.
Oracle Applications 11i General Ledger Management Fundamentals
Oracle Applications 11i General Ledger Fundamentals.
Education
Ain Shams University
BS, Accounting, 1976 - 1980
Languages
English (Full professional proficiency)
Arabic (Native or bilingual proficiency)
6 people have recommended Mohamed
"Elhoseiny is tenacious, thoughtful, detailed, extremely knowledgeable, current ... what more can
you say! When working together at Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water. He is highly
organized and can answer most computer related questions that anyone has off the top of his
head. He is articulate, professional and a gifted leader. It has been a pleasure work with and
knowing Elhoseiny."
Hisham Galal, Senior Oracle Middleware Consultant, Freelancer, worked directly with
Mohamed at Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water.
"Elhoseiny is by far one of the best and most talented people I have had the opportunity to know
and work for. I would consider him above all else to be a valuable asset to any company. In many
ways I consider Elhoseiny a great mentor to me, this could because of his compassion,
knowledge, experience, and personality or the fact that his guidance in all areas of this field has
driven me to be better at my job."
Ali Abo Zaid, Senior Software Developer, Ministry of Electricity & Water of Kuwait, reported
to Mohamed at Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water
"Mohamed was one of the best managers that I have had an opportunity to work for. His style of
management encouraged me to learn and succeed in my position. In addition, his easy-going
personality made him approachable for any questions. I certainly would recommend Mohammed
for any position."
Waylon Sze, Systems Analyst, Virginia Premier Health Plan, Inc., reported to Mohamed at
VA Premier Health Plan, Inc (VCU)
"Mohamed and I worked together at Kaiser Permanente - IT Division in Pasadena, California. I
have found Mohamed as an excellent worker, and a great friend. Mohamed is very proficient in
his work area, and has great knowledge in technical and project management areas. I wish all the
best for Mohamed”
Rafat Waqar, Senior Programmer Analyst, Kaiser Permanente, worked directly with
Mohamed at Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, CA
"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Elhoseiny at Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, California.
Mr. Elhoseiny was then a Senior System Analyst in the Electronic Data Interchange department.
He is a hard worker, goal-oriented, and skilled and professional problem solver. Mr. Elhonseiny
pays attention to the details without losing sight of the big picture and handles pressure very
well. He is highly motivated. He also shows a wonderful set of people skills. Mr. Elhonseiny
would be a great asset for any team and organization he would join."
Ahmed Moustafa, Senior Programmer/Analyst, Kaiser Permanente, worked directly with
Mohamed at Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, CA
"Elhoseiny was a strong driving force at SCECO. He has a clear vision of how to accomplish the
most insurmountable tasks. Elhoseiny is an extremely valuable asset with sheer mass of
knowledge & possesses about Analysis and Design. He is adaptable to all situations, and
confident under pressure. Any Employer would be hard pressed to find someone of a similar
professional caliber."
Magdi Safwat, Information Systems Specialist, Saudi Electricity Company, worked directly
with Mohamed at Saudi Consolidated Electricity Company (SCECO) - Saudi Arabia
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