MUHAMMAD NAEEM AKHTAR
305, BLOCK F, ST. TOWN, RAWALPINDI
Cell :+92 343 524 9686
E-mail: akhtarmn@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: Muhammad Naeem Akhtar
Career Objective
Utilize first class experience in Project Management, Development, Procurement & Logistics gained
working with leading multinationals in Telecom, Oil / Gas & Development sectors, with some
organization that is customer focused and looking to bring in value in the market place by offering
challenging opportunities to excel in creativity.
Professional Career Summary
I am experienced Project Development Manager with extensive work experience of Project
Management in Telecom, Oil / Gas & Development Sectors Domain with the leading multi nationals.
At World Bank and bp I have provided range of Project Management services. With ZTE Corporation
I have been involved with Project Equipment Procurement, Imports & Logistics activities besides the
General Project Management of number of national importance Telecom Projects.
On Projects’ operational side I have been a result driven, hardworking and capable Project
Procurement Manager with a track record of significantly reducing costs and improving the programs.
Commercial imports are vital part of any business and I also excelled in this operational area by
maintaining a successful Commercial Imports Operation for Telecom Equipment at ZTE Pakistan, for
different telecom projects across the country with the combined worth of US $839M.
In my Logistics role I have been taking care of selecting and nominating the service providers ranging
from customs clearing agents, freight forwarders, transporters to marine insurance service providers.
I have also been involved in defining and finalizing the agreed KPIs with these service providers.
I have excellent interpersonal, presentation skills, full of energy and have leadership style of leading
from the front taking full responsibility while motivating and acting as a volunteer team player to help
the team deliver the best.
Competencies:
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Project Management & Development
Project Performance Review
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Project Budget and Timeline
Evaluation & Monitoring
Capacity Building of Project Teams
Project Risk Assessment & Decision Making
Project Equipment Procurement
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Equipment Imports & Logistics
Policies, Procedures & Administration
Change Implementation strategy and cultural alignment
Identify best sources and solutions
Professional Courses
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Workshop on bp getting HSE Rights
Team Building Leadership
MS Project 2007 Training
Marketing Management
Sales Management
Functional English
Employment History
Word Bank Group
MDTF Project - Temporary Work Assignment
[Nov 2012]
Principal Accountabilities
 Working as part of MDTF [Multi Donor Trust Fund] team on revitalizing the Health Services in
06 crises affected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
 Coordinate different activities of the MDTF Project ranging from budget preparation to
analyzing the manpower requirements.
 Exhibit high level of understanding of District Health Departments working and their
subordinate departments including the DHQs, THQs, RHUs and BHUs.
 Data manipulation, assembling and re-shaping into discernable and useful tables and charts
for forecasting and projections.
 Ensure Project covers all the population of the crises affected districts so that the health
services can be effectively reached at the door steps of the common man.
 Address any project related issues / queries.
Eastern Freighter Services
Manager Projects’ Development
August 2012 – Oct 2012
Principal Accountabilities
 Manage development, evaluation and follow-up of portfolio of existing projects.
 Develop concerted and well coordinated effort to bring a visible performance improvement in
the projects implementation and delivery.
 Drive project teams to maintain a committed focus in promoting the need and importance for
sustainable business solutions to the clients.
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 Regular monitoring, evaluation and analysis of on-going efforts for Projects Development.
 Develop strong relationship with the clients by ensuring all aspects of the business service to
the clients are of the highest possible quality and relevant to the clients’ needs.
 Exhibit high level of knowledge and understanding of the client's business and its markets and
be able to develop and articulate sound strategic arguments.
 Shape initiatives through idea generation and work on their development.
Zhongxing Telecom Pakistan [Pvt] Ltd
[Subsidiary of ZTE Corporation China]
August 2006 – July 2012
Manager Projects’ Equipment Imports / Logistics
Principal Accountabilities
During the first two years of my employment with ZTE I have been taking care of telecom projects’
local procurement as well while later on being re-assigned to lead the Commercial Imports / Logistics
function. Below is the brief summary of my work:
 Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material
Replenishment and Supplier Performance.
 Ensure a dedicated and professional procurement service for all requirements, generating
added value by improving purchasing processes and resulting in improvements to the
company’s bottom line.
 Control Local Procurement Budget in the range of US $08-10M.
 Manage and lead team of skilled and professional resources to deliver on complex RFQ/RFPs
ensuring procurement process is being followed throughout the purchase cycle.
 Conduct regular project reviews.
 Overseeing staff training.
 Perform the lead role as Projects’ Manager in coordinating, overseeing and implementing the
Imports / Exports & Logistics areas of various telecom projects.
 Identify, develop, recommend and implement Logistics solutions that are efficient, cost
effective and provide competitive advantage for the SCM function.
 Identify, negotiate and select service providers for different functions of logistics regime such
as transportation, freight forwarding and customs clearance services.
 Resolve all sorts of Projects’ issues be it shipment delays, shipment re-scheduling or working
out customs hitches exhibiting thorough knowledge of SROs, CGOs, Customs rules /
regulations and Harmonized Tariff System.
Sangam FDI Consultancy Services
Independent Consultant at Sangam FDI Consultancy Services
Oct 2003 – July 2006
Self-Employed
Principal Accountabilities
 Conduct energy markets analysis.
 Analyse Government fiscal and monetary policies.
 Identify and approach foreign power companies listed on NYSE with a view to brining foreign
investment in the country in the power sector.
 Provide related informational material / data relative to Pakistan Energy Sector.
 Develop Presentations and promotional material for Energy Sector Foreign Investments.
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 Organize relevant information / data from PPIB for sharing with the prospective energy sector
companies.
BP Pakistan Exploration & Production, Inc.
[Subsidiary bp Group]
Jan 1992 – Oct 2003
Senior Administrative Officer [Team Leader Support Services]
Principal Accountabilities
 Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material
Replenishment and Supplier Performance.
 Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.
 Control the Opex budget for local Islamabad Office in the range of US $1.5M-2.0M.
 Manage the order approval process and analyze, on a continuous basis, the products that can
be categorized under Framework Agreements.
 Establish and develop open channels of communication engaging all stake holders to
maintain transparency and communication flow.
 Process and acquire export authorizations from relevant Government Departments to export
crude oil.
 Take care of and follow up on the important company business with different Government
Departments, stake holders.
 Provide guidance to BP vendors through meetings, presentations and table talks to follow
BPP HSE guidelines.
 Develop and sustain strong working relationship with Government Departments, Peers in
Industry and stake holders.
United Sates Agency for International Development [USAID]
Secretary [Dec 1988 – Jan 1992]
Principal Accountabilities
 Responsible for efficient working of one the important training programs run by USAID namely
Participant Training Program.
 Coordination between different departments involving GOP Ministries, US Universities, USAID
Washington etc., regarding the various aspects of Participant Training Program.
 Prepared Presentations for project team of HRD about the Participant Training Program
yardsticks, progress, end-results.
 Monitored the activities of panel of physicians consisting of 40 plus top-notch medical doctors
chosen all over the Pakistan regarding the mandatory medical evaluation.
Core Skills and Competencies
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Leadership
Strong Interpersonal & Problem Solving ability
Market Analysis and Analytical Report Writing
Development of Commercial and Business Relations
Self-starter having firm belief in taking initiative and leading from the front
Astute Team Player
Strong ability to work with multi disciplinary / cross functional teams
Quick Learner
Awards & Achievements
 Spot Recognition Award - bp
 Star Performer – ZTE
 Certificate of Recognition – USAID
Qualification
MBA [Major: Marketing]
Preston University, USA [Affiliated campus – Islamabad]
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Graduation [International Marketing]
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
Membership
 American Management Association [AMA]
Languages
 Arabic [Learning], English, Urdu, Punjabi
References
Available on Request