Ghulam Qasim Abbas
Projects Manager
+923********* **********.**@*****.*** Rawalpindi, Pakistan Open to Remote Open to Relocate Open to Hybrid Open to Travel Open to On-Site LinkedIn SUMMARY
Project Manager with over 10 years of experience, including over 7 years managing complex ERP implementations and financial system integrations. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring project delivery within scope, time, and budget. Adept at adapting to on-site roles with immediate availability, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams. SKILLS
Project Management Skills: Agile methodologies, Scrum, stakeholder management, Adaptability, Soft Skills, Timely Delivery, Milestones
ERP Implementation: End-to-end deployment, financial integrations, workflow automation, System Implementation, System Integration, Business Objectives, Automation Technical Expertise: Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), API integration, data security Finance Systems: AML compliance, financial reporting, ROI analysis, Financial Software, Payment Systems, Corporate Finance
Communication: Stakeholder presentations, cross-functional coordination, change management Tools: Jira, ClickUp, Zoho CRM, Slack, Teams, MS Office Suite, Bitrix24 CRM, Power BI, SAP BO Languages English, Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic
EXPERIENCE
Sr. PROGRAM MANAGER
Shenzhou Capital
Jul '24 — Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Leading business development at the Shenzhou Capital, focusing on driving growth through strategic partnerships and blockchain & forex market expansion. Exploring new strategic business opportunities and finding innovative ways to grow business. Spearheaded ERP integrations for financial systems, ensuring alignment with AML and compliance standards. Led the end-to-end Firco Trust implementation, ensuring AML and sanctions compliance. Streamlined compliance workflows by integrating Firco Trust, reducing manual sanctions screening by 40%, and enhancing real-time monitoring capabilities across the organization. Managed project timelines, budget, expenses, and risk assessments, ensuring smooth integration. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals with regulatory requirements. Provided stakeholder updates and produced audit-ready regulatory and monthly reporting. Developed change management and training initiatives for successful system adoption. TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
SOFIT Consultancy
Dec '21 — Jul '24
Delaware, United States (Remote)
Directed 17+ projects, including ERP solutions for financial operations, and the sales department. Created SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) documents for projects. Worked on PM Tools (Teams, Pipefy, Zoho, JIRA, Slack, Teamwork, Clickup, and Hello! By Workcamp). Collaboration with the sales department, graphics designers, and developers on different technologies. Allocated resources, budgets, and team-building materials and increased productivity to provide quality. Led project planning, daily scrum, sprints, retrospective, and conducting sprint review meetings. Monitored development processes including design and implementation, JavaScript, React, Node.js, GCP, Rest APIs, and WordPress.
Utilized Git and GitHub for version control and team collaboration. Oversaw RESTful APIs using Express.js for efficient data communication. Created requirement documents and user manuals for the company's products. Created weekly sales reports and timesheet submissions. ACHIEVEMENT: High Performer of the Year, 2022.
TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
1011 Technologies
Jan '24 — Jun '24
Islamabad, Pakistan
Managed 3 ongoing projects and onboarded 5 new projects. Implemented Bitrix24 CRM infrastructure in the enterprise for project management and seamless collaboration across remote teams.
Handled ClickUp, Asana, Slack, Teams, and UpWork Communication according to technology projects and company business practices.
Gathered technical requirements, created user story points and issues tickets and assigned resources accordingly.
Conducted regular checks, project reviews, and risk assessments, proactively addressing potential issues. QA for deliverables daily within the quality assurance standards for all the projects. Implemented efficient project workflows, scrum meetings, sprints, and communication channels to sync with remote teams.
Managed PHP, WordPress, .NET, React.js, Node.js, Bubble.io, and Retool technologies projects. IT MANAGER
Punjab Cattle Market Management and Development Company Aug '21 — Nov '21
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Managed systems, and operation files, converted hard copies to soft copies and invoices into digital sheets. Purchased hardware, input, and output devices for computer systems. Collaborated in the implementation of local LAN connection within the office. PROJECT MANAGER
Webholden (Pvt.) Ltd.
Jan '20 — Jul '21
Islamabad, Pakistan
Worked with an agency, and managed over 8 projects. Improved various company operations and implemented agile methodologies in projects. Led a team of developers in deploying integration solutions tailored to client needs. Managed financial ERP projects, optimizing system workflows for better scalability and reporting. Took ownership of company growth by providing quality customer service with commitments to promote growth and retention.
Delivered projects to a pre-determined budget, maintaining time parameters and quality standards. Process improvement by coordinating with project members as a scrum master for identifying and quickly resolving issues.
PROJECT MANAGER
Eziline Software House Pvt Ltd
Nov '18 — Nov '19
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Successfully managed and delivered government and private sector projects, ensuring adherence to time, budget, and quality parameters.
Directed the design, development, and deployment of ERP and custom software solutions using technologies like WordPress, PHP, Laravel, and CodeIgniter.
Managed interns and ensured their successful learning and experience in the company. Conducted training sessions with assigned interns regarding WordPress technology. Conducted daily scrum, weekly sprint, and monthly retrospective meetings. Managed WordPress, PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, and C# technologies projects. Created documentation for the company's POS, Hospital, HR, Umrah, and School Management products. WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
ZEBEC NETWORK
Jan '18 — Oct '18
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Created different WordPress sites using Avada, Astra, WoodMart and Customify. Installation of third-party plugins (WooCommerce, Revolution Slider, PageBuilder, ShortCodes, Disqus, etc.) Created mobile responsive sites, optimized images to make loading fast, and implemented accessibility standards.
Created e-commerce, flight booking, and holiday package booking websites. Ensured security and installation of security plugins. ADMINISTRATION, TEACHER, TRAINER
MASTER MIND INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
Jan '17 — Dec '17
Multan, Pakistan
Coaching struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts in Information Technology and Computer Science fields acording to Industry Standards. Provided training in Computer Troubleshooting, Internet Research, Web Designing & Development, PHP, Database, WordPress, HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, and Corel Draw technologies and developed WordPress sites.
COMPOSER
DAILY MULTAN UPDATES NEWS PAPER
Apr '16 — Nov '16
Multan, Pakistan
Arranged news content for the newspaper and ensured timely publication of news stories. TRAINEE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
JINHAH GRAPHICS
Mar '15 — Mar '16
Multan, Pakistan
Learned Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, and Adobe Illustrator. Created different page designs, flyers, visiting cards, banners, and invitation cards. EDUCATION
BS in Software Engineering, Virtual University of Pakistan (GPA: 3.11/4.0) Jan '15 — Dec '19
Islamabad, Pakistan
I graduated with a BS in software engineering and have built strong software development and project management skills. My thesis, Cake Bakery Management System, streamlined order processing and inventory tracking for small bakeries. I am active in the Tech Club and Coding Society, where I collaborated on projects and workshops. This experience sharpened my technical and teamwork skills, preparing me well for a career in project management.
CERTIFICATIONS
Web Designing, TEVTA Apr '15
AWARDS
High PerPerformance Certificate
Sofit Consultancy
Dec '22
KEY PROJECTS
Firco Trust Implementation Shenzhou Capital
Led system deployment for sanctions compliance, reducing manual effort by 40%. TELUS ERP, SCM Tools Telus.com
Oversaw backend integrations using React.js and Node.js, optimizing sales performance and reporting. ERP Deployment SOFIT Consultancy
Directed multi-platform ERP integration to enhance financial and operational workflows. JS Bank
Zindigi App
MBRP E-commerce
Managed Shopify and WordPress integration for inventory and sales optimization.