# Rehan Malik Rehan Malik is a remote worker on Himalayas, Founder & CEO at Itqan Leadership Strategia Inc., based in Canada. Source: https://himalayas.app/@rehanmalik1 ```text Founder & CEO at Itqan Leadership Strategia, guiding enterprise transformation and building strategic portfolio governance at the University of Alberta. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Canada | | Authorized to work in | Canada | | Salary expectations | 156k+ CAD | | Job categories | Program Manager, Strategic Portfolio Management, Project Manager, Digital Product Manager | | Skills | Enterprise Strategy, Strategy Execution, Enterprise Transformation, Portfolio Governance, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, Digital Transformation, Project Management Professional, Agile, PMI Methodology, Strategic Portfolio Management | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/rehanmalik1 | ## About ```text At Itqan Leadership Strategia Inc., I founded and lead a global consulting firm supporting enterprise leaders and teams with executive coaching, leadership development, and transformation advisory. My work focuses on helping organizations strengthen strategy execution, alignment, and values-driven cultures. At the University of Alberta, I led the “For the Public Good” strategic portfolio, aligning cross-functional programs with executive priorities. I developed dashboards and KPI frameworks to monitor initiatives across Academic, Advancement, Research, and Operations. As Project Manager for the Service Excellence Transformation, I oversaw project lifecycle work during the university’s administrative and operational restructuring. The University President commended my leadership and execution during this complex transformation. Earlier, I supported planning and governance for 75+ initiatives at Caterpillar Inc. and managed enterprise technology and business integration initiatives at APP Pharmaceuticals. I’m PMP® certified, with experience spanning portfolio governance, digital transformation, and regulated pharmaceutical systems. ``` ## Experience ### Founder & CEO (current) Itqan Leadership Strategia Inc.. Jan 2020 - Present ```text Founded and lead a global executive leadership and strategy organization supporting enterprise leaders and teams across multiple sectors and geographies. Provide strategic guidance, leadership development, and transformation coaching focused on leadership effectiveness and organizational transformation. ``` Skills: Executive-Leadership, Leadership-Development, Executive-Coaching, Enterprise-Strategy, Enterprise-Transformation, Organizational-Culture, Strategy-Execution, Governance, Team-Building ### Strategic Portfolio Leader [University of Alberta](https://himalayas.app/companies/university-of-alberta). Sep 2018 - Jul 2022 ```text Led the university-wide 'For the Public Good' strategic portfolio, aligning cross-functional programs with executive leadership priorities. Advised VPs, Directors, and Program Managers on strategic execution, governance, and enterprise-wide alignment. ``` Skills: Strategic-Planning, Portfolio-Management, Governance, KPI-development, Executive-Communication, Cross-Functional-Collaboration ### Project Manager (Secondment) [University of Alberta](https://himalayas.app/companies/university-of-alberta). Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 ```text Spearheaded high-impact transformation projects during the University of Alberta's administrative and operational restructuring across all faculties and units, managing initiatives within a consolidated operating budget exceeding $1 billion. Partnered with external consultancy NOUS to deliver enterprise-wide redesigns aligned with the Service Excellence Steering Committee vision. ``` Skills: Project-Management, Stakeholder-Engagement, Governance, Executive-Dashboards, Change-Management ### Digital Product Manager [University of Alberta](https://himalayas.app/companies/university-of-alberta). Jan 2015 - Jul 2017 ```text Directed delivery of complex, cross-functional digital products, translating business needs into actionable solutions aligned with UDS goals. Collaborated with technical and functional leaders to drive web transformation, research initiatives, and branding projects. ``` Skills: Product-Management, Digital-Strategy, Website-Transformation, Stakeholder-Management, team-development ### Technical Project Manager [University of Alberta](https://himalayas.app/companies/university-of-alberta). Dec 2013 - Jan 2015 ```text Led technical delivery of key UDS initiatives, including CMS transition, content strategy, and implementation of project management best practices. Developed and maintained project governance frameworks, timelines, and standards to drive consistent project execution. ``` Skills: Project-Management, CMS, Content-Strategy, Governance, Process-Improvement ### Program / Project Manager Caterpillar Inc.. Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 ```text Provided strategic consulting to senior Caterpillar eBusiness Transformation and PMO teams at a Fortune 100 industrial leader. Supported planning and governance for 75+ cross-functional initiatives, developing project and program charters and governance frameworks. ``` Skills: Strategic-Consulting, Program-Management, Governance, PMO, Coaching ### Project Manager RR Donnelley. Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 ```text Led multi-stream logistics and IT transformation initiatives for Mode Integration, coordinating with global teams and third-party vendors. Delivered monthly rollouts under aggressive timelines using Agile Scrum and PMI methodologies. ``` Skills: Project-Management, Agile, Scrum, PMI, Logistics, IT-transformation ### Project Manager APP Pharmaceuticals. May 2008 - Jan 2012 ```text Managed enterprise-level technology and business integration initiatives across ERP (SAP ECC 6.0), Document Management, Product Lifecycle, and Customer Feedback systems. Delivered cross-functional programs in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring quality, compliance, and on-time execution. ``` Skills: Project-Management, SAP-ECC, ERP, Document-Management, Regulatory-Compliance, Quality-Assurance ### Business Technology Analyst [Abbott Laboratories](https://himalayas.app/companies/abbott). Jun 2005 - Jul 2006 ```text Enabled strategic execution, business analysis, and process improvement at Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader. Delivered functional requirements, SDLC documentation, and testing support for LIMS and pharmaceutical systems within a regulated, quality-focused environment. ``` Skills: Business-Analysis, SDLC, LIMS, Testing, Regulatory-Compliance ## Education ### Northeastern Illinois University Master of Science, Industrial Analytical Chemistry. Grade: 4.0 ```text Master of Science in Industrial Analytical Chemistry with a 4.0 GPA, emphasizing Separation Science and Computational Chemistry. ``` ### Minnesota State University, Mankato Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry ```text Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Computer and Information Sciences. ``` ### University of Karachi Bachelor of Science, Chemistry ```text Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with minors in Biochemistry and Microbiology. ``` ## Tech stack - Oracle - Alfresco - Python - Java - C# - C++ - C - Ubuntu - Windows - Google Workspace - Trello - Basecamp - Smartsheet - Canva - SQL - LoadRunner - ServiceNow - DeepSeek - Ideogram - ChatGPT - Microsoft Office To contact Rehan, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Sikander Chadha](https://himalayas.app/@sikanderchadha): Director, Program Management, GWG (Great West Graphics) - [Eric Price](https://himalayas.app/@ericprice): Program Manager, Ministry of Finance - [Yemi Caxton](https://himalayas.app/@yemicaxton): Project Manager, Honeywell - [Kalyani Manchiraju](https://himalayas.app/@kalyanimanchiraju): Independent Consultant / Strategic Program Management, Independent - [SNEHA KATTINTI](https://himalayas.app/@snehakattinti): Sr. Systems Analyst / Architect (Business Transformation Lead), Sheridan College - [Ekta Dwivedi](https://himalayas.app/@ektadwivedi): Senior Program Manager, University of British Columbia - [Prashant Bakshi](https://himalayas.app/@prashantbakshi): Delivery Manager, GAM Digital Technology, Wealth Management, BMO Financial Group - [Ed Dour](https://himalayas.app/@eddour): Head of EPMO – Enterprise Digital Transformation Office & Innovation, Algonquin College - [Nour Bani](https://himalayas.app/@nourbani): Portfolio Program Manager, CI Financial - [Smaran Parameswar](https://himalayas.app/@smaranparameswar): Senior Project / Program Manager, Infosys Consulting