Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING SESSIONS
CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING SESSIONS
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Salim YOUNESS

Salim YOUNESS

Riyadh

Summary

Talented professional leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 13 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in managinig projects, programs and improvements. Possessing engineering background with deep domain experience of Integrated security system and communication, in addition to rich international exposure towards strategic leadership. Skilled in managing complex industrial Projects, leading commercial/technical negotiations, which deliver profitable results.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

THALES
07.2020 - Current

In charge of the programs and projects management in the central, eastern and north region i.e. SANS, RCRC, RCJ, GASCO ABHA & RIYADH, NATIONAL GRID SAUDI ARABIA, MAADEN, and ARAMCO in the field of Integrated Security services, Communication, Cyber Security and Air Navigation Systems.


  • Delivered program and related projects on time despite all challenges.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors to meet the planned objectives.
  • Optimized the cost for more than 5% with collaboration of engineering and procurement entities.
  • Crystallized opportunities to generate 25% as extra revenue and mitigated risks among the projects.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and ensure deliverables.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and developments as per the strategical plan.

Project Manager

THALES
01.2016 - 06.2020

Managed the Integrated Security System and telecom projects for SABIC subsidiaries (IBN-SINA, SAMAC, BAYRONI, HADEED, PETROKEMYA, SHARQ and SABIC's HQ) and Crystal Yanbu as per the HCIS directives.


  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Optimization during the projects life cycle taking into consideration the delivered quality of work.
  • Managed successfully the resources for more than 20 engineers and 60 technicians in a high spirit.
  • Closed projects with the allocated budget and kept high reputation for the upcoming opportunities.

Telecom Engineer

THALES
01.2010 - 01.2016

Mobily, Maaden and National Grid SA


  • Testing, commissioning, and maintaining SDH, MUX and CXC equipments at multiple locations for Cisco, Alcatel and Huawei brands.
  • Trouble shooting for all the stated equipments in live systems.
  • Planned and designed networking systems.
  • Worked with business partners to research, implement and support technology.

Education

Master of Science - Computer And Communication Engineering

Lebanese International University (LIU)
Beirut
2009

BS - TELECOMS and NETWORKING

Antonine University (UPA)
Zahleh
2007

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Commercial acumen
  • Time management
  • Supplier Relation Management
  • Project delivery
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Digital mindset
  • Risk management & opportunities

Languages

French
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Program Manager

THALES
07.2020 - Current

Project Manager

THALES
01.2016 - 06.2020

Telecom Engineer

THALES
01.2010 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Computer And Communication Engineering

Lebanese International University (LIU)

BS - TELECOMS and NETWORKING

Antonine University (UPA)

CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING SESSIONS

  • PMP certificate of Completion-35 PDUs
  • Complex Bid and Project Management – THALES.
  • Project Planning, monitoring and controling – THALES.
  • IPMA-C International Project Management Association.
  • WPM Work Package Management – THALES.
  • DWDM & SDH transmission equipment for ALCATEL, CORIANT and CISCO – THALES.
  • Training in the technical department on the following topics: GSM Radio planning & GSM Radio planning tools (2007) - COMIUM.

CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING SESSIONS

  • PMP Certificate of Completion-35 PDUs
  • Complex Bid and Project Management – THALES.
  • Project Planning, monitoring and controlling – THALES.
  • WPM Work Package Management – THALES.
  • DWDM & SDH transmission equipment for ALCATEL, CORIANT and CISCO – THALES.
  • Training in the technical department on the following topics: GSM Radio planning & GSM Radio planning tools (2007) - COMIUM.
Salim YOUNESS