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Samah Ibrahim

@samahibrahim

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MBA-qualified Program and Project Management Delivery Executive with 24 years experience.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and allows for strategic leadership in digital transformation initiatives.

I am an MBA-qualified professional with 24 years of extensive experience in leading digital transformation and enterprise solutions across the Payments, Financial Services, and Banking sectors. My career has spanned multiple countries, including the UAE, GCC, Egypt, Poland, Belgium, and Luxembourg, where I have successfully managed large-scale digital initiatives and driven innovation to support strategic business goals.

Currently, I serve as the Group Director of Delivery Management at Geidea, where I lead strategic digital initiatives across KSA, Egypt, and UAE. My previous roles include Regional Project Delivery Head at Lleida.Net and Program Manager at the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai. I have a proven track record in program/project management, software development life cycle (SDLC), and agile transformation, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with corporate strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Group Director – Delivery Management

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Geidea

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Leading the delivery management of strategic digital initiatives across KSA, Egypt, and UAE. Responsible for ensuring adherence to processes, procedures, and control over cost, time, scope, and quality.

Digital Transformation Project Management Stakeholder Management Agile Methodologies Risk Management Budget Management Performance Monitoring Continuous Improvement Cross Functional Team Leadership

Regional Project Delivery Head

Lleida.Net

Dec 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Directed regional delivery, operational efficiency, and project delivery for public and financial sectors, optimizing processes and removing delivery impediments.

Project Delivery Stakeholder Engagement Budget Management Performance Reviews Product Strategy Cross Functional Collaboration Process Optimization

Program Manager

Roads and Transport Authority

Oct 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Managed key programs for digital transformation and smart services, ensuring project and operational success through robust governance and stakeholder engagement.

Program Management Digital Transformation Vendor Management Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Business Case Development

Project Delivery Director - Innovation

VISA

Nov 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Spearheaded innovation projects, delivering cutting-edge payment solutions across the CEMEA region, managing delivery and go-to-market strategies.

Innovation Management Payment Solutions Go To Market Strategy Agile Methodologies Cross Functional Collaboration Product Development Client Engagement Business Case Development Digital Banking

Advisory Project Manager

IBM

Nov 2015 - Oct 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Led advisory services for large-scale IT projects across BeNeLux, focusing on enterprise transformation and managing project risks and stakeholder communication.

Advisory Project Management Risk Mitigation Infrastructure Migration Vendor Management P&L Management P&L management

Senior Project Manager

International Turnkey Systems

Sep 2006 - Oct 2015 (9 years 1 month)

Managed complex projects in Enterprise Solutions and banking, ensuring compliance with budget and timelines while leading Agile transformations.

Project Management Budget Management Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Compliance Monitoring Business Process Management Customer Engagement Team Leadership

Software Engineer/Team Leader

GulfNet Solutions

Jan 2001 - Aug 2006 (5 years 7 months)

Provided technical leadership and software development expertise, leading teams in delivering software solutions including web development and enterprise content management systems.