Abdullatif Alharthi
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English Full professional proficiency
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Michael Yarrow
Abdullatif I consider to be a role model for professional senior management. I have worked as a colleague of Abdullatif within two world class organisations. One within a Joint Venture and secondly within Saudi Arabian Parsons. Abdullatif in the capacity of Senior Manager never failed to impress, he has the most impressive ability to combine successfully the western business ethos and methodologies with the cultural expectations of the Middle East, seamlessly! He has proven time and again to be of honest unbiased advice, with sound business outcomes in all he undertakes. Always has time to discuss issues, listens intently and understands fully the risks presented and is invaluable in being part of the team in mitigating them. A natural leader, role model and candidate for a Director level role, in his choesen field, in which it is noted by all, he excels. Personable, professional, loyal and knowledgeable. A great asset for any large organisation.
Michael Yarrow
Abdullatif I consider to be a role model for professional senior management. I have worked as a colleague of Abdullatif within two world class organisations. One within a Joint Venture and secondly within Saudi Arabian Parsons. Abdullatif in the capacity of Senior Manager never failed to impress, he has the most impressive ability to combine successfully the western business ethos and methodologies with the cultural expectations of the Middle East, seamlessly! He has proven time and again to be of honest unbiased advice, with sound business outcomes in all he undertakes. Always has time to discuss issues, listens intently and understands fully the risks presented and is invaluable in being part of the team in mitigating them. A natural leader, role model and candidate for a Director level role, in his choesen field, in which it is noted by all, he excels. Personable, professional, loyal and knowledgeable. A great asset for any large organisation.
Michael Yarrow
Abdullatif I consider to be a role model for professional senior management. I have worked as a colleague of Abdullatif within two world class organisations. One within a Joint Venture and secondly within Saudi Arabian Parsons. Abdullatif in the capacity of Senior Manager never failed to impress, he has the most impressive ability to combine successfully the western business ethos and methodologies with the cultural expectations of the Middle East, seamlessly! He has proven time and again to be of honest unbiased advice, with sound business outcomes in all he undertakes. Always has time to discuss issues, listens intently and understands fully the risks presented and is invaluable in being part of the team in mitigating them. A natural leader, role model and candidate for a Director level role, in his choesen field, in which it is noted by all, he excels. Personable, professional, loyal and knowledgeable. A great asset for any large organisation.
Michael Yarrow
Abdullatif I consider to be a role model for professional senior management. I have worked as a colleague of Abdullatif within two world class organisations. One within a Joint Venture and secondly within Saudi Arabian Parsons. Abdullatif in the capacity of Senior Manager never failed to impress, he has the most impressive ability to combine successfully the western business ethos and methodologies with the cultural expectations of the Middle East, seamlessly! He has proven time and again to be of honest unbiased advice, with sound business outcomes in all he undertakes. Always has time to discuss issues, listens intently and understands fully the risks presented and is invaluable in being part of the team in mitigating them. A natural leader, role model and candidate for a Director level role, in his choesen field, in which it is noted by all, he excels. Personable, professional, loyal and knowledgeable. A great asset for any large organisation.
Credentials
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Certified Leadership Practitioner
Mastery AcademyJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Managerial Leadership Training Diploma - MLTD
Mastery AcademyJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Planning Specialist
Mastery AcademyDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
The Principles and Skills of Managerial Leadership
Mastery AcademyDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
TRAIN OF THE TRAINERS - TOT
Technical and Vocational Training CorporationJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
COMPREHENSIIVE MAREKTING TRAINING DIPLOMA – CMTD
Mastery AcademyMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - CIPD L5
Acacia LearningJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Professional Management Consultant (CPMC)
Ministry of Commerce - Saudi ArabiaNov, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Entrepreneurs Club
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Saudi Arabia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman
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Apr 2022 - Present
The Entrepreneurs Club brings together entrepreneurs to exchange knowledge, experiences, practices, and get the most updated information of the market to accelerate Startup projects. The Entrepreneurs Club brings together entrepreneurs to exchange knowledge, experiences, practices, and get the most updated information of the market to accelerate Startup projects.
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منصة تسوق سوق الخليج
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Saudi Arabia
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Managing Director
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Jul 2019 - Present
- Setting and implementing the strategy and the direction of the business.- Creating the startup's culture, values, and behavior.- Hiring and leading the business core team.- Implementing and overseeing short- and long-term plans.- Making important managerial and operational decisions - Setting and implementing the strategy and the direction of the business.- Creating the startup's culture, values, and behavior.- Hiring and leading the business core team.- Implementing and overseeing short- and long-term plans.- Making important managerial and operational decisions
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Parsons Corporation
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United States
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Administrator
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Head Of Human Resources
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Nov 2016 - Mar 2019
- Lead a team of HR professionals to deliver effective HR services at the project.- Working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures that affect employee development, talent retention and other HR imperatives.- Discuss manpower requirements with Management to prepare and implement recruitment processes.- Manage the recruitment process and provide support and guidance to the team to ensure staffing needs are met in a timely and quality manner with cost efficiency.- Ensure Sourcing and Tracking Spreadsheets are accurately maintained.- Ensure compliance of recruitment process.- Manage the process of issuing offer letters and employee contracts. - Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Client, JV Partner HR team, senior leadership, hiring managers and candidates. - Ensures the HR Team actively recruit qualified Saudi nationals to staff core functions within our management team, and further actively recruit Saudi graduates to invest in their professional development and build a sustainable core competency in Rail Engineering and Management.- Ensure the project meets and exceeds all Government regulations and targets such as Nitiqat.- Manage and submit all required recruiting and mobilization reporting on a timely basis.- Guiding, supporting, and advising the Leadership Team on the salary review process, performance and conduct issues, grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters.- Provide guidance to managers and staff regarding sensitive employee relations issues requiring the interpretation of company policies and guidelines.- Conducts thorough and objective employee investigations and evaluates findings, recommends appropriate action, and assists JV Partner HR Team with counseling and/or other disciplinary action, including termination.- Develop training programs for Saudi Nationals. est.
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Senior Project Administrator
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Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
- Responsible for multiple functions that includes logistics, administrative and documents control with particular focus on streamlining daily operations and providing executive support to C-level personnel in the company. - Responsible to lead, coach, mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary team.- Assist the HR department in recruitment, screen applications, schedule interviews and complete the selection process; plan induction of new hires and provide job specific training.- Prepare job descriptions for all direct reporting positions.- Perform performance review of the team.- Assist in the development and establishment of policies and procedures.- Prepares memo, reminders, e-mail and warnings to employees as directed by HR Manager.- Assist project managers and departmental heads in executing crucial company projects, devise cost-saving techniques, and coordinate on-site activities through regular liaison with technical teams, managerial staff, contractors, transport companies and manpower agencies.- Assisting document control department by managing the company document management system and complete documentation for projects and activities of the company.- Research and source vendors negotiate terms and conditions, secure favorable terms of delivery and ensure quality suitable cost and quality parameters. - Prepare work allocation plans, assign responsibilities to internal teams, and monitor completion of assigned activities within deadlines and present progress reports to the senior management. - Initiate formal communication with vendors, suppliers and customers to support project operations, interact with client representatives to communicate project progress and present reports to the senior management of the company.- Supervise the activities of PMO staffs, direct the maintenance of office premises and equipment and procure office supplies/stationery at cost-effective prices.
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National Information Center – Saudi Arabia
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Information Technology & Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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PMO Administrator
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Dec 2009 - Sep 2013
Handled delay in project invoices, prepared various project-related reports, managed project documentation, and ensured complete accuracy in paperwork.Interacted with internal / external stakeholders to confirm solution requirements and assigned project managers to facilitate the delivery of customized solutions.Involved in the review process to analyze if project templates / structures are compliant with the defined organizational policies and standards.Audited ongoing projects on a periodic basis to assess adherence to industry best project management methodologies and techniques and provide optimum service quality.Rendered administrative support to the department, with a decision-making role in billing, order change, project bottlenecks, new recruitment, and educational / training programs.Managed and distributed project details, research and processed project data, which included data recording, report generation, documenting etc.Provided business development assistance to the PMO Director, worked on planning and organizing project review meetings, and conferences from time to time.Tasked with the presentation and clearance of project invoices, procurement of project pay-outs, and generation of intelligent progress reports.Involved in the decision-making process for assigning project managers and other resources to particular projects, based on specific requirements received from clients.Analyzed, reviewed, and approved project frameworks before commencement, based on pre-set organizational parameters for project plan and structure approval.Conducted periodic project audits to analyze the compliance threshold following by project management teams in delivering mission critical client engagements.Involved in the complete administration of the Project Management Office, accountable for billing, order change, new recruitment, and training needs assessment.
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Administrator
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Nov 2008 - Oct 2009
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Human Resources Officer
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Aug 2007 - Jul 2008
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Education
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American University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business