Saad Waqar
Senior Project Manager
Karachi
Summary of Career
1. 14 years of experience in IT and relationship management.
2. Proficient in project management, requirement analysis, account management, project coordination, product development, sales, and presales consultancy.
3. Successfully delivered projects in over 20 cities, showcasing a strong track record of achievement.
4. Made significant contributions to the business process reengineering of the claim department for a prominent insurance company.
5. Possess a diverse skill set and extensive experience, making me a valuable asset in driving project success and contributing to organizational growth.
6. Successfully completed the construction of a middle-scale data center for disaster recovery purposes.
7. Exceptional Negotiation Skills: Proficient in utilizing strong communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence to achieve win-win outcomes and foster positive relationships with stakeholders.
8. Accomplished in Budgeting: Skilled in creating detailed budgets, analyzing financial data, and implementing cost-effective measures, leading to optimized resource allocation and successful project execution.
9. Strong Risk Management Expertise: Demonstrated track record of identifying and addressing potential risks, devising comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive measures, contributing to successful project outcomes and minimizing potential challenges.
10. Philanthropic Involvement: Actively engaged in philanthropic endeavors, dedicating time and resources to support various charitable initiatives and positively impact communities in need.
Experience as Senior Project Manager
Cyber Internet Service Pvt Ltd
01 May 2014
To date
1. Manage projects for four different entities of Cybernet, including NayaPay, RapidCompute, and StormFiber
2. Lead cross-functional teams of vendors, technicians, and consultants to successfully complete projects, including
OTTV, the APC Modular Datacenter in Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, the Cable Landing Station for PEACE Cable
System, and the Long Haul Project from Karachi to Peshawar
3. Plan annual budgets and timelines for new projects, and provide monthly reporting on project status to top
management
4. Develop POPs (communication rooms) for fiber optics projects in 20+ cities, construct new corporate offices for
Cybernet and StormFiber in 20+ cities, and manage timely billing of vendors while keeping track of project
budgets.
5. Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
6. Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
7. Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key
stakeholders.
8. Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
9. Developed and led multidisciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different
perspectives.
10. Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
11. Oversaw document development across project work streams to create internal control statements per
compliance and regulatory standards.
Experience as Assistant Manager
Centegy Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd.
01 June 2011
30 April 2014
1. Explored new markets for potential clients, presented new products and services to enhance existing client
relationships
2. Worked in cross-functional and multi-cultural teams to implement, support, and enhance the experience of ERP
of general and health insurance systems for 14 clients
3. Investigated and resolved application functionality related issues, provided first level support and
troubleshooting, and assisted in the creation of system designs and functional specifications for all new
development projects
4. Troubleshot technical issues, identified modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user
requirements.
6. Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
7. Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business
opportunities.
8. Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight
budgets and schedule demands.
Experience as Sales Account Manager
Amfco International
01 December 2010
31 May 2011
1. Worked with Microsoft team to initiate the product “Microsoft Lync” at PSO and Aga Khan Hospital
2. Led the team for implementation and support of “Corona Smart Stream Reconciliation Solution”
3. Reviewed major deliverables to ensure quality standards and client expectations were met, managed knowledge,
and quality assurance of all running projects
4. Managed contracts.
5. Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
6. Contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders.
Experience as Business Development Executive
Emmaculate Solutions
01 February 2009
30 September 2010
1. Managed key customers, including MCB, Bank Alfalah, HBL, KASB, UBL, NIB, IGI, and Horwath Mak, and
capitalized on existing relationships by proposing innovative solutions tailored to their needs
2. Jointly managed partnerships with suppliers like Secure Bytes, Nucleus, and Salesforce.com
3. Led the team in the development of "ePayments" (Corporate and Home Remittance Payments Solution) from
product conceptualization and business requirement definition to product finalization, design, implementation,
and development of marketing collateral
4. Acted as a pre-sales consultant for Cash Management and Payments related solutions by performing gap analysis
between customer requirements and product functionalities
5. Analyzed and elicited requirements for bespoke development projects in the form of Business Requirement
Documents and worked in collaboration with the Project Management Team for successful development and
timely implementation.
Bachelor 18 December 2008
Completed my BS(CS) from National University of Emerging Sciences (FAST).Master 18 December 2013
Completed my MBA in Marketing from Hamdard University Karachi.Project Management Professional (PMP) By Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC) LUMS