Business Development, Operations & Project Manager

ADNAN KABBANI

Business Development Operations Project Manager

Beirut, Lebanon +961-******** ********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/adnankabbani Professional Summary

Business Development, Operations & Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading business growth, operational excellence, digital transformation, PMO governance, and project delivery across Lebanon, KSA, and UAE. Proven ability to optimize operations, improve processes, manage multimillion-dollar projects, develop SOPs, oversee business operations, and lead cross-functional teams. Skilled in stakeholder management, tendering, strategic planning, KPI tracking, risk management, customer success, and operational efficiency. Core Competencies

Business Development, Operations Management, Project Management, Digital Transformation, PMO Governance, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Strategic Planning, Tendering & Bid Management, Contract Management, Stakeholder Management, Customer Success, KPI Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, SOP Development, Business Operations, Data Analysis, Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Confluence, SEO, PPC, CRM, Reporting & Analytics Professional Experience

Digital Transformation Project Manager HOLCOM Group Sep 2023 – Jul 2025

• Delivered digital transformation and data management projects across KSA and Lebanon.

• Managed big data platform integration and developed 140+ dashboards for data-driven decision-making.

• Built and led PMO functions including planning, reporting, finance, quality, and risk management.

• Improved operational governance, visibility, and alignment with strategic business objectives.

• Managed stakeholder communication, project timelines, and operational performance metrics. Founder / Project Development Manager AWS Digital & Media Solutions Mar 2020 – Aug 2023

• Managed operations, digital marketing projects, ecommerce execution, and customer accounts.

• Developed SOPs for marketing, ecommerce operations, and recurring business processes.

• Coordinated cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and marketing specialists.

• Managed order fulfillment and operational workflows for ecommerce brands.

• Implemented SEO, PPC, and lead generation strategies to improve business growth. Business Development & Tendering Manager Drake & Scull International Mar 2016 – Oct 2019

• Led business development and operations initiatives across governmental and private sectors in KSA.

• Managed project portfolios valued at over 4 million SAR.

• Oversaw tender preparation, bid coordination, pricing, and contract management.

• Monitored project profitability, operational processes, and project delivery performance.

• Collaborated with project teams to identify operational improvements and business opportunities. Project Manager IHCC Mar 2016 – Feb 2018

• Managed ELV projects valued at 15 million SAR including CCTV, BMS, IPTV, and networking systems.

• Led engineering coordination, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.

• Improved operational efficiency through supplier negotiations and value engineering.

• Prepared progress reports, RFIs, inspection requests, and technical documentation. Assistant Project Manager Saudi Binladin Group Jan 2014 – Feb 2015

• Coordinated project operations, resource planning, and communication between teams.

• Supported project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and operational reporting.

• Enhanced cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Project Engineer Saudi Binladin Group Oct 2010 – Dec 2013

• Managed engineering project coordination, quality control, and project monitoring.

• Prepared schedules, monitored compliance, and supported project delivery.

• Collaborated with project managers and technical teams to ensure operational continuity. Business Development Executive Reem Emirates Aluminum Apr 2008 – Aug 2010

• Identified strategic business opportunities and generated qualified leads.

• Supported contract negotiations, BOQs, and customer relationship management.

• Coordinated meetings with consultants, project managers, and stakeholders. Education & Certifications

• Bachelor Degree in Telecommunications / Electronics Engineering – Lebanon Higher Institute of Technology

• Technical Superior Degree – Lebanon Higher Institute of Technology

• PMP Certified Professional

• CompTIA A+ Certified

• Network+ Certified

Languages

Arabic (Native) English (Fluent) French (Fluent)

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