Eng. Nael Mattar, PMP
Saudi Arabia – Jeddah
Email: naelmattar@gmail.com
Mobile: + 966 504628696
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Certified PMP with 13+ years of diverse experience in spearheading major projects for key regional
players with competencies in project management, business development and training & development
SKILLS
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Strategic Planning, Business Development, Program & Project Management.
Business Process Restructuring, Project Turnaround, Risk Management, Systems Integration & Interfacing.
Pre-Sales Management, Client Relationship Management, Training & Development, Crisis Management.
Communication & Interpersonal Networking, Group Dynamics & Synergy.
MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office Suite & Internet Applications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Awards Received- as Project Management Consultant/Trainer or Project Manager (2004 – Present)
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2010: Appreciation letter from Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City (SBAHC) in recognition of outstanding
delivery of the course titled Practical Introduction to PM Workshop.
2007: Award and appreciation letter from the Prince Salman Charitable Residence Project for outstanding
performance in teaching the course titled Practical Introduction to Project Management.
2006: Award from PMI in recognition of outstanding contribution and dedication to the PMI-AGC Chapter.
2006: Appreciation letter from ALJ in recognition of outstanding delivery of the course titled PMP Exam Prep.
2006: Award from Dar Al-Salam Schools for exemplary learning imparted on the course titled Managing
Educational Projects in a Scientific Way.
2006: Appreciation letter from the Kingdom Schools for conducting the course titled Managing Educational
Projects in a Scientific Way.
2005: Award from Integrated Visions Group for effective participation as an Acting Program Director at AlMadinah Al-Munawarah e-Government Initiative Projects
2004: Award Integrated Visions Group for outstanding achievements as a Project Manager for the e-Services
project forming part of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah e-Government projects
Volunteer Work and Self-initiatives:
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2009: Country Leader – Saudi Arabia at PMI PMO-LIG
2008: Contributed to PMI’s “PMO Accord2” project
2007: PMI official reviewer of the PMBOK 4th Edition
2007: Contributed to PMI’s “PMO Accord” project
2004: Developed the “Nael Approach for Creating and Executing Vision and Mission Statements” based on
leading standards in project management
Rowad Al Etkan, Saudi Arabia
Professional Services Director
December 2005 - Present
Rowad is a leading specialized service provider focused on areas of project management consultancy, outsourcing
and training based on PMI’s standards.
Achievements:
 Successfully established the firm as one of the leading names in professional services related to project
management in the country and across the Gulf region.
 Received several awards and testimonials for outstanding performance from customers and PMI.
Responsibilities:
 Managing overall operations across the organization, spearheading business development initiatives across
business units and extending expertise on the development of corporate strategy.
 Performing market research, establishing metrics of positioning and service, ascertaining target markets and
focusing on developing products and services to cater to their requirements.
 Assisting the marketing department in the development of annual marketing plan and collateral, formulating
budgets and evaluating the sustainability and profitability of new initiatives prior to launch.
 Playing a pivotal role in market penetration and pre-sales activities, assisting the sales team to boost prospect
to conversion ratio and developing customized packages for corporate clients.
 Providing project management consulting, coaching and training services for corporate clients.
 Developing material for training courses imparted, keeping abreast of curriculum revisions by key professional
bodies and striving to provide best in class services in terms of cost and value.
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Eng. Nael Mattar, PMP
Saudi Arabia – Jeddah
eCommerce Co (Integrated Visions Group), Saudi Arabia
Project Manager
Email: naelmattar@gmail.com
Mobile: + 966 504628696
December 2001 - November 2005
The company is a subsidiary of Integrated Visions group, a leading regional player in the ICT segment owning multiple
subsidiaries.
Key Programs and Projects:
 AlMadinah AlMunawarah e-Government Initiatives Program
 AlMadinah AlMunawarah eServices Project
 eCommerce Marketplaces Implementation Project
 eLearning Exploration Project
 Web Presence Implementation Project
Achievements:
 Effectively served as the Program Coordinator and Acting Program Director of Al Madinah AlMunawarah
Program, which consists of eight different projects valued at USD 100 Million spread across multinational
teams
 Project Manager for the e-Services project forming part of Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah e-Government projects
 Assigned as Acting Managing Director and IV Group Executive Manager for Business Development Executive
Manager on an ad hoc basis.
 Handled affairs at Amman regional office in conjunction with duties at Jeddah.
Responsibilities:
 Calibrated project resources in order to accomplish goals required within constraints such as time, cost and
agreed quality standards.
 Monitored project progress in terms of the status, budgets, modifications and reported the same to senior
management in addition to managing potential risks by taking corrective action.
 Handled some accounts in the business development phase, generated all requirement specifications,
contracts, schedules and status reports in line with set structure for implementation.
 Handled elements of communication and evaluated the ratings of companies targeted for acquisition in
addition to recommending entities based on company's strategic plans and risk appetite.
EXE Technologies, Saudi Arabia
Project Manager
July 1999 - November 2001
The company is a leading provider of warehouse management systems with 20+ offices worldwide Nasdaq (EXEE).
Designation Chronology:
 Sep '00 - Nov '01: Project Manager
 Jul '99 - Aug '00: Business Technical Analyst & Developer
Achievements & Responsibilities: (As Project Manager)
 Essayed a pivotal role in the turnaround and recovery of the flagship Makhzan Al Maktab WMS
Implementation project, which was 9 months overdue and completed the same in less than 4 months post
takeover resulting a highly satisfied customer.
 Managed a number of large-scale multi-site projects across Saudi Arabia and abroad like projects for Unilog,
ALJ, Unilever, Al Munajem, Makhzan Al Maktab and others.
 Inherited many long overdue projects and delivered them successfully within a very short turnaround time.
 Supervised and guided the activities of project managers on a number of projects, secured excellent deals
and participated in certain events as a pre-sales support resource.
Responsibilities: (As Business Technical Analyst & Developer)
 Worked as a team member and developer on a number of large scale projects.
 Developed a number of complicated customizations and performed systems integration according to customer
business requirements.
 Comprehended relevant methodologies, core processes and transferred knowledge acquired to project team
members.
Computer Department Supervisor
Shareek Real Estate Sales & Marketing (Dallah Group), Saudi Arabia
May 1997 - June 1999
The company is a subsidiary of the multi-billion dollar Saudi based Dallah Group and is engaged in real estate sales
and marketing services.
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Eng. Nael Mattar, PMP
Saudi Arabia – Jeddah
Email: naelmattar@gmail.com
Mobile: + 966 504628696
Responsibilities:
 Defined the company's IT budget for each financial year and oversaw all activities necessary from the IT side
to augment commercial operations organization wide.
 Analyzed, designed and developed a real estate sales system on Oracle using Developer 2000.
 Administered a Novell Netware 4.10 network, in addition to creating and administering an Oracle database.
EDUCATION
Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Egypt
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
April 1997
Highlight: Ranked 1st in Class and passed with Honors.
Professional Certifications:
 2010: HP Certified Trainer on HP Race to Results PM Simulation
 2009: Buzan Licensed Instructor (BLI) Training Course
 2005: Certified Trainer by Roots of Happiness
 2005: Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, KSA
 2005: Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
 2005: Diploma in Hypnosis
 1999: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Key Trainings Attended:
 2010: HP Race to Results Project Management Simulation TTT, KSA
 2009: Management 2.0 by Prof. Gary Hamel
 2009: Buzan Licensed Instructor (BLI) in Mind Mapping by Tony Buzan
 2005: Photo Reading, KSA
 2005: Train the Trainer Program, KSA
 2005: Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), KSA
 2005: Hypnosis, KSA
 2003: Japanese Speed Reading, KSA
 2002: Awaken The Giant and Release it, KSA
 1999: Implementing, Supporting and Administering MS Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise, KSA
 1999: Exceed 4000 Ver. 2.03 – Application Training, EXE University, Malaysia
 1999: Exceed 4000 Ver. 2.03 – Development Training, EXE University, Malaysia
 1997: What Should Businessmen and Executives Know about Internet, KSA
 1997: Network Administration - Novell 4.11 & Windows NT 4.0, KSA
 1997: Introduction to Oracle SQL & PL/SQL, IBM, Egypt
 1997: System Analysis & Design, IBM, Egypt
RECOMMENDATIONS
Please check the recommendations at my public profile at LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/naelmattar
REFERENCES
Eng. Ali Abdella, Deputy Chairman at Alpha Middle East, Saudi: +966541996663, Egypt: +20101180084
Eng. Fauaz Alabadi, Program Director at Saher Program – Central Region, M:+966554410221
Mr. Bassel Allaham, Project Manager, NASCO, M: +966509735569
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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1974
Male
Palestinian
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Married with 5 dependents
English & Arabic
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