Project Manager Senior

GEORGE AKIKI

Senior Project Manager

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Professional Summary

Accomplished Senior Project Manager with over 23 years of experience in managing large-scale, mission-critical, and technology-driven construction projects, including data centers and advanced infrastructure. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize project processes, and manage financial, technical, and operational aspects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Employment History

Operations Management

Consultant, Al Fadi

International

Consortium,

Mar 2015-Dec 2023

Beirut, Lebanon

Retained as a consultant to achieve the objectives of the international consortium to leverage its advanced financial & technical capabilities by providing consulting & contracting services to various industries in the African continent.

Led the consulting and contracting operations across multiple industries, including

advanced technology and infrastructure projects.

Designed and implemented strategic business plans, including project management

processes for high-stakes projects in mission-critical sectors.

Managed contracts and Joint Ventures (JVs), ensuring successful completion of projects

within scope, schedule, and budget.

Developed and streamlined project procedures, improving operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Project Manager Consultant,

Schneider Electric,

2013-2015

France

•Led and managed construction sites by overseeing contracted staff, ensuring the successful execution of complex projects while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

•Provided technical leadership and problem-solving support to teams, offering guidance and advice to resolve project challenges and ensure adherence to design and specifications.

•Supervised and coordinated contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project design, specifications, and timelines. Took ownership of project execution, ensuring high standards and minimizing delays.

Collaborated closely with the Project Director to clarify design details and ensure alignment across project phases, fostering a strong working relationship for optimal project performance.

Reported directly to the Project Director, delivering timely updates on project progress, non-compliance issues, and any risks or delays. Provided proactive solutions to address potential bottlenecks.

•Led communication efforts to ensure contractors were informed of any design changes, decreasing miscommunication risks and ensuring seamless execution.

Championed safety leadership, actively monitoring the work environment for potential hazards, and implementing corrective actions to maintain a safe work site.

•Identified and mitigated risks, taking a proactive role in addressing potential project issues early, ensuring minimal disruption to timelines and budget.

•Facilitated and led benchmark meetings, guiding the team in reviewing project milestones, discussing progress, and ensuring alignment with overall project goals.

Human Resources

Director, International

Gateway,

1999-2013

Beirut, Lebanon

•Led and transformed the Human Resources function, implementing a strategic development plan that aligned HR practices with the organization's growth objectives, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and high-performance.

•Championed a workforce culture transformation, driving employee engagement and ensuring a strong alignment between organizational goals and employee satisfaction.

•Directed the overall HR strategy, ensuring compliance with employment laws and

•organizational standards, and providing strong leadership in managing labor agreements, performance management, and employee relations.

•Spearheaded major cost-saving initiatives, including restructuring the payroll system, which resulted in a 20% reduction in payroll costs while maintaining employee satisfaction and operational effectiveness.

•Streamlined HR processes, improving operational efficiency by 50% and enhancing the quality of service delivered to both internal employees and external stakeholders.

•Cultivated strong relationships with senior leaders to proactively resolve workforce issues, aligning human resource strategies with organizational objectives to drive growth and performance.

Procurement Director,

International Gateway,

1999 - 2013

Beirut, Lebanon

•Led procurement transformation, driving cost-saving initiatives that reduced annual procurement expenses by 20% while maintaining a focus on quality, supplier relationships, and delivery performance.

•Fostered strategic partnerships with key suppliers, enhancing collaboration, negotiating mutually beneficial contracts, and establishing long-term relationships that improved material availability and reduced lead times.

•Built and led a high-performing procurement team, providing guidance and support to

•ensure alignment with corporate goals, cost management strategies, and operational

•excellence.

•Oversaw and optimized procurement processes, implementing strategic sourcing and inventory management strategies to prevent shortages and optimize stock levels, which contributed to organizational cost reductions.

•Provided strategic leadership in procurement decision-making, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of purchasing strategies with overall company objectives.

•Coached and mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring the team was well-equipped to handle market fluctuations and evolving business needs.

Program/Project

Manager, International

Gateway, 1999-2013

Beirut, Lebanon

•Led large-scale, mission-critical projects, including a $4.5 million expansion for the Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications, demonstrating exceptional leadership in managing diverse teams, resources, and stakeholder expectations.

•Directed cross-functional teams through all phases of project management from planning to execution, ensuring effective resource allocation, high-quality outcomes, and on-time delivery within budget.

•Mitigated risks proactively, establishing and overseeing risk management frameworks, addressing potential issues before they became significant barriers, and ensuring projects were delivered without major setbacks.

•Empowered teams through leadership, providing guidance, mentoring, and feedback to improve team performance, morale, and collaboration.

•Established strategic client relationships, ensuring effective communication and the alignment of client expectations with project deliverables, resulting in consistently high client satisfaction and repeat business.

•Demonstrated strong leadership in budgeting and financial management, working with finance teams to evaluate project performance and implementing refinements to ensure the project's profitability and success.

•Fostered a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, promoting a proactive approach to problem-solving and ensuring the timely resolution of any issues that arose during the project lifecycle.

•Led business development efforts across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, cultivating strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the telecom industry and driving significant revenue growth.

•Developed and executed long-term strategic plans, expanding market share and identifying new business opportunities through strong leadership and innovative business solutions.

•Drove revenue growth by achieving and surpassing sales targets through the development of strategic partnerships and the implementation of tailored business strategies that met clients' evolving needs.

•Led cross-functional teams to develop and deliver complex solutions to clients, working closely with engineering, marketing, legal, and sales teams to ensure alignment and the successful execution of contractual agreements.

•Mentored and coached business development teams, instilling a culture of success, high performance, and continuous improvement while providing guidance on best practices in sales strategy, client negotiations, and closing high-value contracts.

•Negotiated and closed major contracts, demonstrating leadership in driving strategic business initiatives that maximized revenue and secured long-term client relationships.

•Cultivated a leadership-driven culture, fostering open communication, trust, and collaboration across departments to achieve business objectives and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.

Production Supervisor

Assistant, COMPAQ

Computer,

1989-1993

Houston, Texas USA

•Collaborated closely with top management, assisting in research assignments and providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making at the Vice President level, contributing to operational efficiency improvements.

•Led and facilitated training program aimed at enhancing team skills and productivity ensuring that all team members were equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet performance goals.

•Contributed to the development and implementation of innovative programs focused on maximizing productivity and organizational effectiveness, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

•Collaborated in the implementation of a Self-Inspection Program for Spares Processes, working alongside cross functional teams to improve quality control and streamline operations.

•Participated in hands-on training for various roles, including Line Operator and Rework

•Operator, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the production process and sharing

•knowledge with new team members.

•Engaged in diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of various types of PCB boards, applying critical thinking and technical expertise to resolve issues and enhance production reliability.

•Mentored junior staff on troubleshooting procedures, providing on-the-job training and guidance to develop their skills and support the team's overall performance.

Education & Certifications

- PMP Certification, Project Management Institute

- Risk Management Certification, Project Management Institute

- BBA, University of Southwestern Louisiana (1986)

- Electronics Degree, Southern Technical College (1990)

- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3 (2020) Food Safety Authority

- Various Telecom Systems Certifications

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Financial Controls

Team Leadership

Data center infrastructure

Construction Management

Microsoft Office

Ms. Project

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Operation management

Quality Control

Budget Management

Contract management

QA/QC, Commissioning, and Close-Out

Languages

English

Arabic

French

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