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Summary

Mining-focused PMO and project governance professional with more than 25 years of experience across mining,
metals, oil & gas, petrochemicals and major industrial projects in Saudi Arabia. Proven track record establishing and operating. 

PMO governance frameworks, portfolio management systems, stage-gate decision models, project controls and operational readiness programs. Managed the Mansourah Massarah Gold Mine lifecycle from exploration through operations, embedding stage-gate governance in the exploration phase and linking progression decisions to defined technical and commercial evidence.

Led PMO and governance activities across the titanium value chain through mechanical completion, handover and project development phases. Founder & CEO of APEX-PMO Ltd., focused on practical PMO implementation, governance, portfolio visibility, cost control, documentation and capability building.

CORE EXPERTISE

  • Mining PMO & Governance * Stage-Gate / Phase-Gate Governance * Portfolio Management 
  • Project Controls & Cost Control * FEL / FEED & Feasibility * Operational Readiness & Handover
  • Risk & Change Control * Benefits Realization * Contract Administration & Claims
  • Executive Reporting & Dashboards * PMO Setup & Maturity Advancement * Procedures, Templ. & Manuals
  • Stakeholder & Interface Management * Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) * ERP / EDMS / Project Systems

Work experience

Founder & CEO / Mining PMO Consultant

2026-07Present
APEX-PMO Ltd| Keyna | Saudi Arabia

Established a specialist PMO consultancy providing PMO design and full implementation, stage-gate governance,
portfolio management, cost control, executive dashboards, PMO documentation and capability-building services.

  • Developing governance models for mining project development and exploration to strengthen decision rights, gate readiness, investment discipline and evidence-based progression decisions.
  • Advises organizations on PMO setup, maturity advancement, governance procedures, templates, reporting frameworks and operational readiness.

Senior PMO Manager / Project

2023-122026-07
TASNEE / Advanced Metal Industries Cluster Company (AMIC) | Saudi Arabia

| Jazan, Saudi Arabia

  • Led PMO and project governance across the titanium value chain, from ore extraction through slag, sponge, melting, forging and billet production, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces and executive stakeholders.
  • Directed governance, progress monitoring, contract administration, risk/change coordination and stakeholder alignment through project development, mechanical completion and handover phases.
  • Titanium Slagger Furnace 2 Refurbishment: led the refurbishment scope from demolition through operational readiness, implementing robust project controls and milestone governance.
  • Titanium Melt & Forge FEED - Greenfield: led FEL1-FEL3 / FEED development for melting and forging facilities and associated off-sites, completing the FEED phase within planned schedule and budget.
  • Titanium Sponge Plant X2 - Greenfield: developed the feasibility case and FEL2 engineering for a major capacity expansion, controlling scope and cost exposure across cross-functional teams.

PMO Manager - Gold

2020-122023-11
Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals Company (MGBM) | Saudi Arabia
  • Managed the Mansourah Massarah Gold Mine lifecycle from exploration through feasibility, project execution, operational readiness and transition into operations.
  • Integrated stage-gate governance into the exploration phase, defining required deliverables and linking progression decisions to technical and commercial evidence to mitigate risk and optimize resource allocation.
  • Established and operated PMO governance for gold mining operations and sustaining-capital projects across Ma'aden Gold affiliates, covering risk, change control, performance monitoring, executive reporting and decision support.
  • Advanced PMO maturity through standardized methodologies, governance procedures, dashboards, benefits tracking, project-manager mentoring and PMO resource establishment.
  • Led business and commercial support for operational readiness, including manpower, contracting services, ERP modules, fuel-supply and mining-services agreements with ARAMCO and other providers.
  • Participated in Ma'aden Gold's Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Workshop & Business Project Delivery Strategy Blueprint and contributed to project-delivery strategy development.

Project & Engineering Lead

2013-102018-05
Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company | Saudi Arabia
  • Key member of the operational readiness team covering 15 engineering packages; led engineering and vendor document handover and data feed to Operations for commissioning and start-up preparation.
  • Built the proponent engineering and design office, including resources, procedures, processes and tools; developed project/cost-estimate and Management of Change procedures.

Operational Readiness Lead - Engineering

2013-022013-10
Ma'aden Aluminium | Saudi Arabia
  • Partnered with Alcoa to design and implement the operational readiness program, including risk assessments, training, resource planning, audits and readiness for handover and start-up.
  • Introduced Lean Six Sigma-based daily management and visual-management practices.

Technical Support Coordinator

2012-032013-02
Saudi Aramco Total Refining & Petrochemical Co | Saudi Arabia
  • Managed engineering-document and EDMS handover from engineering and vendors and prepared operational readiness commissioning dossiers and tracking systems.

Design Lead - As-Built Verification

2011-112012-03
Petro Rabigh | Saudi Arabia
  • Supported refinery revamp operational readiness through site verification and generation of accurate as built P&IDs and plant documentation.

Design Chief Engineer

2010-072011-11
Ma'aden Phosphate | Saudi Arabia
  • Established engineering design and drafting services for a phosphate mining and mineral-processing plant, supporting mining engineering, EDMS budgeting and team development.

EDDMS & Design Head / Design Coordinator

2006-012010-07
SABIC | Saudi Arabia
  • Led engineering data, design and EDMS functions; managed a team of 30 designers, improved design accuracy, and supported replication of engineering design and drafting services across SABIC affiliates.

Engineering Team Lead

1998-062005-12
Saudi Technological Systems (STS) | Saudi Arabia
  • Led engineering and CADD deliverables supporting design and manufacturing teams, including equipment design improvements, technical drawings and engineering documentation.

Piping / CADD Designer

1997-091998-05
Saudi Yanbu Petrochemical Company | Saudi Arabia
  • Produced and maintained engineering drawings and 2D/3D models, supported field design/installation activities and mentored junior designers.

Education

Executive MBA

2022-062023-01
Wrexham Glyndwr University
  • MBA, Business Administration - Wrexham Glyndwr University (Executive MBA via Ma'aden), 2022-2023

Diploma in Business

2022-012022-06
Capital University College
  • Level 7 Diploma in Business Strategy - Capital University College, Sharjah, UAE, 2021-2022

Associate Degree

1995-011998-03
Yanbu Industrial College
  • Associate Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing) - Yanbu Industrial College, 1995-1998

Certifications

  • PMO - LinkedIn 
  • PRINCE2® Practitioner - APMG International
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Professional Project Management – Ma’aden PMP Preparatory Program
  • Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Workshop & Business Project Delivery Strategy Blueprint – Concord Project 
    Technologies / Ma’aden
  • Surface Mine Development, Operations & Reclamation – Caterpillar
  • Management of Change (MoC) Certification – DuPont™
  •  Aconex Document Control; Intergraph SmartPlant / PDS Administration

Professional Memberships

Associate Member, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AAusIMM)

Membership No. 3155882 | International Branch

SYSTEMS & TOOLSMembership AusIMM AssociateText section

  • PMO / Project Systems: ERP modules, project/MoC tracking systems, EDMS, Aconex, executive dashboards and reporting systems.
  • Engineering / Design: AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartPlant, SolidWorks, Navisworks, PDS and related engineering-data platforms.

PERSONAL

Citizenship: Saudi     ·     Date of birth: 20 July 1974     ·     Marital status: Married     ·     Languages: English (professional) and Arabic (native)