Jibran M. Khubrani

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Managed engineering-document and EDMS handover from engineering and vendors and prepared operational readiness commissioning dossiers and tracking systems.

• Supported refinery revamp operational readiness through site verification and generation of accurate as built P&IDs and plant documentation.

• Established engineering design and drafting services for a phosphate mining and mineral-processing plant, supporting mining engineering, EDMS budgeting and team development.

• 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.

• Led engineering and CADD deliverables supporting design and manufacturing teams, including equipment design improvements, technical drawings and engineering documentation.

• Produced and maintained engineering drawings and 2D/3D models, supported field design/installation activities and mentored junior designers.

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

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

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