Hossam Al-Wazzan, PMP®

+961 70 826446  +966 56 4284307  +966 57 0826446  Hossam.Wazzan@gmail.com

PMO Specialist / Project Management Consultant & Trainer

A PMO Specialist who has established PMOs for public authorities and private companies. I am experienced
in developing Project Management methodologies and in coaching the best practices to be used in
managing projects. In addition, I am proficient in planning & controlling projects using Oracle Primavera P6.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Nationality: Lebanese • Date of Birth: 24-01-1985 • Marital Status: Married

SKILLS
• Establishing and operating the Project Management Office
• Developing the Project Management methodology, workflows and templates.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Project planning & controlling using Oracle Primavera P6.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Senior Consultant, Project Manager March 2017 to present
Devoteam, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

1. Leading and monitoring the execution of governmental projects.

2. Evaluating the performance of portfolio (governmental entities initiatives and projects).
3. Matching projects and initiatives objectives with the overall entity strategy.
4. Providing recommendations to decision makers at every level of the process management.
5. Collecting and reporting the initial portfolio information.
6. Coaching and training team members in organizational, business, behavioral, and technical skills.

PMO Specialist, Project Management Consultant, Trainer and Planner January 2012 to present
Freelancer, Middle East and Gulf region

1. Played an active role as part of the PwC PMO advising on project management related activities in
support of a transformation program for one of the major government entities in Riyadh. (March 2016 –
August 2016)
2. Hired as a PMO Consultant with Project Auditors -an international US based consulting organization- to
establish a Project Management Office (PMO) and develop the project management processes for the
government-owned Saline Water Conversation Corporation who is the world’s top producer of
desalinated water. (November 2014 – February 2016)
3. Functioned as a PMO Adviser for establishing a Project Support Office for Jeddah Chamber of
Commerce and Industry. (April 2015 – July 2015)
4. Planned several construction projects (using Oracle Primavera P6) with major contractors in Lebanon.
5. Delivered Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam preparation courses and Oracle Primavera P6
classes within major training institutes and for regional clients in Middle East and Gulf region.

Project Planner July 2013 to July 2014

KVA SAL, Beirut, Lebanon

1. Developed the best methods for project activities, and determining the optimal sequence of operations
on the project site.

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2. Ensured that the company's projects are completed within set deadlines.
3. Coordinated activities in a structured manner for a successful outcome.

Project Officer December 2011 to June 2013

GRANDVEST SAL, Beirut, Lebanon
1. Planned the company’s projects using Oracle Primavera P6.
2. Developed RFPs for subcontracting works.
3. Administered contracts and ensured items are delivered as agreed.

Project Management Consultant January 2008 to November 2011

CMCS SAL, Beirut, Lebanon

1. Planned overall company projects by developing a time schedule and preparing weekly / monthly
reports using Oracle Primavera P6.
2. Managed a project for ALFA - a major telecom company in Lebanon - that includes: Assessing the
company’s current situation, establishing the Project Management Office and enhancing the Project
Management Methodology.
3. Enrolled in defining the project management best practices to be used by several vendors enrolled in a
mega project for the Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia.
4. Enrolled in developing a Project Management Office for EXTERRAN - an industry leader in natural gas
compression products and services. The project included: OPM3 Assessment, Establishing the PMO,
Developing the Governance system, Defining the Project Management Methodology Manual including:
Checklists, procedures, templates and workflows.
5. Developed Project Portfolio Management Manual for SOURIA Holding that includes: Checklists,
procedures, templates and workflows.

Project Planner (Part Time) July 2007 to December 2007

SULTAN Steel, Bchamoun, Lebanon
1. Developed projects schedules using Microsoft Project 2007.
2. Coordinated and reported project status to project stakeholders.

Computer Lab Supervisor (Part Time) February 2007 to June 2007

GLOBAL University, Beirut, Lebanon
1. Maintained the lab computers.
2. Managed students’ accounts and offered needed assistance.

EDUCATION

B.S., Management of Information Systems October 2004 to February 2008

Global University, Beirut, Lebanon

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMP#: 1350011 July 2010

Project Management Institute, USA

Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Pre-Sales Specialist August 2010

Oracle University, USA
 ATTENDED / ENROLLED COURSES

1. Leadership and Team Management Course, Advisors SAL

2. Oracle Primavera P6 Basic and Advanced training, CMCS SAL
3. Project Risk Management Course, CMCS SAL
4. Fundamentals of Project Management, PM4DEV.com (PMI Registered Education Provider)
5. Mastering Project Management, PM4DEV.com (PMI Registered Education Provider)
6. PMO Mission, Goals and Objectives: Business Driven vs. Theory Driven
PMOs, www.ProjectManagement.com
7. Managing Projects: Think Process not Methodology, www.ProjectManagement.com
8. PMO Tools: Establishing an Architecture vs. Implementing a Tool, www.ProjectManagement.com

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Global Congress Subject Matter Expert Submission Reviewer November 2015 to Present
Project Management Institute, USA

OPM Methodology Knowledge Sharing September 2015 to December 2015

Project Management Institute, USA

Organizational Project Management Expert July 2014 to December 2014

Project Management Institute, USA

Foundation of Change Management Course Evaluator July 2014 to August 2014

Project Management Institute, USA

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Mother tongue

English: Fluent in speaking, reading and writing

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Major Projects:
Project Client Location Scope of Work

Transformation General Sports Authority Riyadh, KSA Managing several organizational

Project projects under the PMO, assessing the
current situation, developing a Project
Management Manual and coaching.

PMO Saline Water Conversation Riyadh, KSA Establishing a Project Management

Establishment Company (Government Office, Developing Governance System,
entity) Developing the Project Management
Processes, Training the Team

Establishing Jeddah Chamber of Jeddah, KSA Establishing a Project Support Office,

Project Support Commerce and Industry Defining structure, services, and
Office processes. In addition to, team
coaching.

Project Alfa Telecom Beirut, Project Management Maturity

Management Lebanon Assessment, Improvement of Project
Process Management Processes
Improvement
Establishing a Advanced Electronics Riyadh, KSA Developing Project Management
Project Office Company Methodology, Managing and Training
several subcontractors, Ensuring
compliance of deliverables with the
Methodology.

PMO Exterran Dubai, UAE OPM3 assessment, Developing

Establishment Governance System, Establishing the
Project Management Methodology,
Training the team.

Portfolio Souria Holding Damascus, Establishing a Project Portfolio

Management Syria Management Methodology and Training
Methodology the team.
Major Delivered Courses:
Course Client Location Date
Job Creation
PMP Exam Preparation Riyadh, KSA 1 – 17 October 2017
Commission
PMP Exam Preparation Amideast Riyadh, KSA 30 July – 16 August 2017
PMP Exam Preparation Alfaisal University Riyadh, KSA 5 March – 4 April 2017
Certified Associate in Public Investment
Riyadh, KSA 26-30 March 2017
Project Management Fund
PMP Exam Preparation Sherbiny Company Khobar, KSA 5 – 9 February 2017

PMP Exam Preparation Al Hokair Group Riyadh, KSA 8 – 19 January 2017

PMP Exam Preparation Orpic Sohar, Oman 18 – 22 December 2016

PMP Exam Preparation Davidson Consulting Dubai, UAE 30 November – 4 December 2017
Practical Project
Shell Development Salalah, Oman 13 - 15 November 2016
Management
Practical Project
Shell Development Muscat, Oman 23 – 25 October 2016
Management
PMP Exam Preparation Alfaisal University Riyadh, KSA 27 September – 1 November 2016

PMP Exam Preparation Amideast Riyadh, KSA 24 July – 4 August 2016

PMP Exam Preparation Amideast Riyadh, KSA 6 -17 March 2016

PMP Exam Preparation Alfaisal University Riyadh, KSA 24 January – 14 February 2016

PMP Exam Preparation Airbus KSA Riyadh, KSA 13 – 17 December 2015

PMP Exam Preparation ADCO Abu Dhabi, UAE 1 – 5 November 2015

Practical Project
Shell Development Sur, Oman 19 – 21 October 2015
Management
PMP Exam Preparation Orbits Riyadh, KSA 4 – 15 January 2015

PMP Exam Preparation Formatech Dubai, UAE 14-18 December 2014

PMP Exam Preparation Nesma & Partners Makkah, KSA 26-30 October 2014

PMP Exam Preparation Society of Engineers Muscat, Oman 18-22 May 2014

PMP Exam Preparation Formatech Dubai, UAE 24-28 November 2014

PMP Exam Preparation Formatech Dubai, UAE 26-30 May 2013

PMP Exam Preparation Bureau Veritas Beirut, Lebanon 29-31 January 2014

PMP Exam Preparation Promastar EMEA Beirut, Lebanon 3-28 February 2014
Advanced Project 21 November – 19 December
Haigazian University Beirut, Lebanon
Management 2012
Oracle Primavera P6 Khatib & Alami Muscat, Oman 23-25 June 2014