Ahmed Obied

Owns high-value, multi-workstream programs, aligning scope, delivery strategy, resources, and dependencies to reduce execution exposure and improve delivery control. Leads executive governance, readiness checkpoints, and RAID governance to strengthen visibility and delivery predictability.

Owned delivery execution for a complex, multi-workstream customer program spanning transmission, fiber, routing, and civil works, ensuring governance discipline and cross-functional coordination. Led planning sessions and governance meetings, and drove risk and issue management that reduced overall project cost by 15%.

Established structured service governance, operational controls, and performance reviews that improved SLA performance by 15% and increased execution transparency. Drove 25% operational efficiency gains through ITIL and Six Sigma-based workflow standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Managed multiple concurrent telecommunications deployment projects from initiation to closure, coordinating timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations. Planned, designed, and scheduled large-scale rollout workstreams, including fiber optics and transmission, while managing dependencies and delivery risks.

Supervised multiple projects from start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments. Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

Monitored network performance, alarms, and service availability while supporting incident escalation, restoration coordination, operational handovers, and process improvement across front office operations.

Pursuing a PhD in Management, expected completion in 2027.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Smart Cities Management, expected completion in 2026.

Completed a Master of Science in Project Management from 2023 to 2024.

Completed a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from 2019 to 2020.

Completed a Master of Science in Engineering Management from 2016 to 2018.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (Communication) from 2006 to 2011.

Earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Earned the Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Earned the ITIL 4 Foundation certification.

Completed the AI for Business Leaders program.

Completed the Leading Digital Acceleration program.

Completed the Organizational Leadership program.

Earned the Leaders Core Curriculum Certificate.

Earned the Sales Challengers Certificate.

Earned the Procurement Certificate.

Earned the Maximizing Customer Experience Certificate.