YEAbout Yasser
Strategic PMO Consultant with 25+ years of experience delivering governance, transformation, and execution leadership across government and telecom sectors in the GCC.
I help telecom, government & enterprise teams turn strategic vision into on-time, on-budget programs that deliver measurable results.
With 25+ years leading PMOs, portfolio governance, and digital transformations across GCC markets, I specialize in building fit-for-purpose PMOs that boost efficiency, alignment, and ROI.
✅ Built and scaled 10+ enterprise PMOs from inception, driving 25% faster delivery timelines
✅ Delivered 500+ programs and portfolios totaling AED +5 B+, achieving a 95% on-time completion rate
✅ Streamlined governance and reporting—reducing stakeholder escalations by 40% and accelerating decision-making
Core Competencies:
- PMO Setup & Optimization | Portfolio & Program Management | Strategic Planning & Execution
- Business & Digital Transformation | Change Management | Government & Telecom Consulting
Availability:
✅ Immediate start
✅ Onsite (UAE/GCC), Remote, or Hybrid
✅ Bilingual: Fluent in Arabic & English
Ready to establish or enhance your PMO, align strategy with execution, or drive impactful transformation? Let’s connect and make your initiatives succeed.
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)
Experience
- Various – UAE & GCC (via Empact, AD Ports, STC, etc.)PMO Head (Contract Engagements)PUBLIC SECTORApril 2018 - November 2024 (6 years and 7 months)Dubai City, United Arab EmiratesLed PMOs and transformation programs across government and telecom sectors in UAE & KSA. Set up and managed strategic, corporate, and directive PMOs.Delivered major initiatives for Empact (KSA Real Estate Authority),AD Ports (Strategy & Transformation), STC (Tech PMO), and UAE Executive Council. Specialized in maturity assessment, PMO setup, strategy execution, portfolio management, stakeholder engagement, KPI/OKR, and benefits realization. Oversaw portfolios and programs valued at billions AED.
- ETISALAT TELECOM GROUPSENIOR MANAGER DEMAND AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT / PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (IT PMO)TELECOMMUNICATIONSMay 2017 - March 2018 (10 months)Dubai City, United Arab EmiratesLed IT PMO functions, overseeing ICT portfolios and digital transformation programs across multiple business units. Managed demand intake, roadmap development, initiative delivery, and cross-functional coordination. Ensured strategic alignment, progress tracking, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting for major internal initiatives.
- Telecommunication and Digital Government Regulatory AuthorityHead of Corporate / Enterprise / Strategic PMOPUBLIC SECTORMarch 2012 - October 2016 (4 years and 7 months)Dubai City, United Arab EmiratesEstablished and led the Corporate PMO, overseeing 300+ portfolios, programs, and projects. Managed strategic planning, performance frameworks (KPI, BSC), and benefits realization. Delivered national initiatives such as FEDNET, UAE Smart Government, and the Smart Learning Program. Directed cross-functional teams, managed CXO-level governance, and implemented full-cycle PPM, risk, and resource management.
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Education
- Bachelor of ScienceEastern Mediterranean UniversityBachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Two Years diploma in computer scienceThe American University in Cairo1988
Certifications
- P3O (Project, Program, Portfolio Offices)Axelos2016
- Prince2Axelos2016