Project Management Manager

ADEL ALI B.Sc. MBA, PMP, CSM.

L*S *M* Toronto, Canada Cell: +1-647-***-**** **********@*****.***

IT Project Manager

Strong IT project management experience combined with business acumen as well as over 20 years of international IT management for large Fortune 500 companies. Adaptive leadership style to foster confident relationships with teams, service providers, and major stakeholders which are critical to achieving successful business outcomes. Solid knowledge of information technologies including server hardware/software, virtual and cloud infrastructure concepts, storage networks, and desktops. Experience with SDLC, Waterfall, SCRUM, Agile, Kanban, SharePoint and project management tools. Proven expertise in InfoSec, analytics, data management, and IT solutions delivery, with a solid understanding of data governance, data protection, privacy, and security best practices.

Core Competencies

IT Infrastructure & Standardization

Business Transformation Solutions

Budget Management & Cost Containment

Risk Management & Risk Mitigation

Analytical Problem-Solving Abilities

Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution

Business Continuity & Systems Security

Multinational Onshore/Offshore Experience

Manage Vertical and Horizontal Communication

Team Collaboration, Coaching & Motivation

InfoSec, Data Management, and Analytics

Data Governance, Protection, Privacy, and Security

Professional Experience

Canadian Tire Corporation, ON

IT Project Manager April 2021 - March 2024

Oversaw project personnel from Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) and monitored project deliverables during Agile and Waterfall project delivery lifecycles using Jira Kanban Boards and Agile framework tools.

Directed the effort to modernize Maximo ERP, migrating Maximo to the IBM SaaS platform and updating it to version 7.6.1 (Dev, QA, Prod). Delivered the project 2 months ahead of schedule, reducing operational costs by 15%.

Directed infrastructure services for AML financial services, ensuring CTF PCI compliance and conducting post-installation audits. Achieved 100% compliance in record time, enhancing system security and reliability.

Coordinated Workfusion and API Gateway upgrades, managing multi-vendor project teams across business divisions. Improved processing speed by 30% and reduced downtime by 25%.

Managed an IT infrastructure project in a large warehouse in Calgary, Alberta, handling all aspects of Agile project management. Enhanced inventory management efficiency by 20% and reduced operational costs by 10%.

Directed core banking platform relocation to Temenos cloud, including building staging servers, moving databases, and decommissioning outdated equipment. Reduced hosting costs by 25% and improved system performance by 35%.

Implemented enterprise-wide Okta-MFA, utilizing InfoSec and data management solutions, enhancing data governance, protection, privacy, and security best practices across various business units, resulting in a 40% reduction in security incidents.

Led a large-scale WorkFusion Roboworks core application rollout and replacement, ensuring compliance with data governance and security standards, achieving a 50% increase in data integrity and reliability.

Loblaws, Brampton, ON

IT Project Manager May 2019 - Nov. 2020

Directed multiple projects including DevOps, cloud migration, and infrastructure delivery. Arranged kickoff meetings using Clarity and Jira to assign tasks and resources, and followed up on budget and status reporting.

Implemented Pivotal Cloud Foundation (PCF) on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), migrating on-premises applications to GCP, accelerating pipeline delivery by 40%. Delivered the project under budget, saving $500,000 annually.

Orchestrated RedHat OpenShift Platform implementation on GCP, enhancing software development and DevOps operations by 25%. Reduced time-to-market for new features by 30%.

Implemented 16 Dell/EMC VxRail hosts across two data centers, reducing footprint and support expenses by 30%. Achieved a 20% increase in system reliability and a 15% reduction in downtime.

Led Windows 2008 server migration, transitioning over 1800 servers to Azure and on-premises DC, reducing licenses and support, and eliminating non-functional servers. Saved $1 million in annual support costs and reduced migration time by 20%.

Directed the upgrade of InfoSec frameworks and data management solutions, improving data governance, protection, privacy, and security best practices, leading to a 35% reduction in data breaches.

Bank of Montreal Financial Group (BMO), Toronto

IT Project Manager Aug. 2018 - Mar. 2019

Directed ESXi buildout projects across six environments, including the purchase of blade servers and network infrastructure, with a project budget exceeding $600,000. Completed the project 3 weeks ahead of schedule, reducing costs by 10%.

Guided the TSM upgrade project, enhancing storage capacity and security compliance with a project budget of $1.3+ million. Increased storage capacity by 50% and improved data recovery times by 40%.

Assisted in the SCRM upgrade, consolidating and retiring legacy systems, and implementing secure access for over 5000 clients with a project budget of $1.8+ million. Achieved a 30% increase in system efficiency and reduced operational costs by 25%.

Led the implementation of comprehensive data governance frameworks, ensuring data protection, privacy, and adherence to security best practices, resulting in a 45% reduction in data-related incidents.

Oversaw analytics and IT solutions delivery projects, providing actionable insights and enhancing business decision-making processes, improving overall efficiency by 35%.

Centric Business Solutions, UAE

Owner / Director Aug. 2014 - Oct. 2017

Provided technical project consultation for major multinational oil companies, upgrading network and IT systems infrastructure, enhancing security, and increasing capacity by 75%. Achieved a 50% reduction in operational costs and improved system uptime by 40%.

Directed projects for a major touristic company, implementing VOIP solutions and access security systems, resulting in annual savings of over $50,000. Improved communication efficiency by 30% and enhanced security measures by 45%.

Dana Gas (Former Centurion Energy International), UAE

Information and Communication Technology Manager Feb. 2005 - Nov. 2013

Developed financial accountabilities for company ICT activities, managing an annual IT budget of over $4 million.

Directed multiple IT projects ranging from $40,000 to $25 million, providing technology vision to support business objectives using SDLC methodology. Successfully completed projects under budget, saving $1.2 million annually.

Initiated and managed the construction of a 9-floor business office building, successfully completing the project within a budget of $2.6 million USD. Delivered the project ahead of schedule, reducing costs by 15%.

Education

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology, AAST, Cairo, Egypt

Master’s in Seismic Methods in Geophysics, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

B.Sc. Major in Geology, Cairo University, Egypt

Certifications

AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - Sep 2020

Certified Scrum Master® (CSM) - Apr 2019

PMP (2010-2019) - Project Management Institute No. 1334360 - May 2010

Training and Development

Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 - Aug 2020

Introduction to Google Cloud Platform - Mar 2020

Jira On-Job Training Courses - Jan 2020

Scrum Master Certification Prep - Apr 2019

Agile Methodologies - Feb 2019

Workplace Communication for IT Professionals, Ryerson University - Jul 2018

IT Bridging Program, Ryerson University, Mississauga, ON - Jul 2018

Business Plan Guide Program, RiSE, Sheridan College, Mississauga, ON - Jun 2018

Digital Branding and Engagement, Coursera Online - Mar 2017

IoT and Augmented Reality Emerging Technologies, Coursera Online - Oct 2016

Python Programming, Coursera Online - Aug 2015

Social Media Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeleidali

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