Sary Alkayyali

Technical Program Manager

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia18 yrs 11 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of IT experience in digital transformation.
  • Expert in enterprise architecture and program management.
  • Proven track record in delivering measurable business results.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Transformation Expert with extensive experience in IT consulting and enterprise architecture.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationProgram ManagementProject ManagementIt Service ManagementBusiness Process Re-engineeringService DeliveryConsulting

Other Skills

Stakeholder EngagementProject PlanningResearch and AnalysisITIL Best PracticesBusiness Process ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementNetwork and Security ConsultingProduct DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)Solution ArchitectureData CenterDisaster RecoveryIntegrationSecurityTelecommunications

About

Subject Matter Expertise | Digital Transformation | Operational Excellence | Decisive Leadership With over 25 years of successful experience, I am an expert IT professional excelling as a visionary enterprise architect, technical program manager, and digital transformation advisor. I have a proven ability to develop and implement IT management strategies, deliver global shared services, and apply industry-leading frameworks including TOGAF, ITIL, ISO 27002, and COBIT. My core expertise includes service portfolio management, business process modeling, risk management, security assessments, and greenfield implementations. I consistently deliver exceptional consulting, implementation, and project management services, collaborating closely with business units and value chain partners to ensure operational responsiveness and alignment with critical business objectives. I am highly skilled in the migration and integration of N-Tier, Microservices, and Multi-Vendor architectures, as well as in designing robust service recovery and business continuity plans. I also have extensive experience leading RFI/RFP preparation and driving stakeholder engagement throughout the procurement lifecycle. As a Value Integrator, I leverage my deep knowledge to drive digital transformation and optimize IT operations, consistently producing measurable business results. My domain expertise spans Telecommunications, Banking and Financial Services, Service Providers, Healthcare, Public Sector, and Enterprise organizations. As a digital transformation architect, I lead initiatives that leverage emerging technologies and best practices to accelerate organizational growth. I architect and deliver advanced solutions across data center management, cloud computing, applications, networking, security, virtualization, server and storage, big data, and telecommunications systems. CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS • ITIL® Expert in IT Service Management Certified. • PRINCE2® Certified in Project Management. • Blockchain Solution Architect Certified. • TOGAF® 9 Certified (Levels 1 & 2). • ISO/IEC 27002 Certified. • COBIT® 5 Certified. • CCIE RS (w) Cisco Systems. • JNCIS-FWV Juniper Networks Certified. • Master CIW Administrator Certified. • MCSE Microsoft Certified. • (ISC)2 ® CISSP® CBK® Course. • CBOSS Telecom Billing System & CRM Training. • AWS Solutions Architect Training. • Google Cloud Platform Training.

Experience

18 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Norconsult telematics

Technical Program Manager

Dec 2020Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Leading the turnaround and delivery of Digital Transformation Program.
Digital TransformationProgram Management

Devoteam

Digital Transformation Advisor (Subject Matter Expert)

Nov 2019Dec 2019 · 1 mo · Middle East / UK

  • In this role, I displayed my ability to plan and develop comprehensive project plans, which encompassed stakeholder engagement strategies and clearly defined deliverables. This ensured that projects were executed effectively and aligned with organizational goals. As a leader, I spearheaded the development of detailed current state assessment plans and facilitated analysis workshops across multiple platforms. This approach enabled us to gain a thorough understanding of the existing systems and processes. Furthermore, I played a key role in designing a future unified digital service management operating model, creating an optimized framework for efficient service delivery and management. Additionally, I built a high-level design for alignment processes and established a roadmap to streamline and integrate various operational activities, ultimately enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
Stakeholder EngagementProject PlanningService DeliveryDigital TransformationProject Management

Deloitte

ITSM Advisor (Subject Matter Expert)

Jun 2019Aug 2019 · 2 mos · Middle East

  • I led extensive research and analysis efforts, which resulted in data-driven insights, recommendations and innovative solutions to overcome complex business challenges. I successfully designed and developed an innovative target operating model that incorporated shared services delivery, streamlined business processes, authority matrix, policies, procedures, service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboard reporting. The implementation of processes and workflows aligned with ITIL best practices ensured efficient and standardized IT service management. Additionally, I conducted informative and interactive BPM workshop sessions for IT staff, fostering knowledge sharing and equipping them with the necessary skills to optimize business processes.
Research and AnalysisITIL Best PracticesBusiness Process ManagementIT Service ManagementBusiness Process Re-engineering

Hewlett packard enterprise

Service Delivery Consultant IV - Expert

Sep 2008May 2018 · 9 yrs 8 mos

  • In my previous role as an Account Support Manager (Value Delivery Advisor), I took great pride in mentoring and training my account team to ensure exceptional service delivery and provide regular progress reports. Being the single point of contact, I prioritized customer satisfaction and consistently met all commitments. Building and nurturing long-term, strategic relationships with CxOs and Directors played a crucial role in our mutual success. I actively contributed to internal reviews and played a key role in identifying solution opportunities for complex projects, resulting in successful outcomes. Despite the challenges of complex environments, I demonstrated effective leadership skills and consistently delivered results, even without direct authority.
  • During my tenure as a Network and Security Lead (Expert) in EMEA Consulting, I excelled in providing exceptional consulting and implementation services for clients undergoing technology and operational transformations. I played a key role in developing architecture specifications that translated customer business requirements into specific technology and operational recommendations. Collaboration was a vital aspect of my work as I seamlessly interacted with service groups, providers, customers and technical support groups, leading network topology changes with minimal downtime. Furthermore, I contributed to compliance projects focused on BSI and ISO standards, aiming to ensure service delivery excellence and establish best practices.
Service DeliveryCustomer Relationship ManagementNetwork and Security ConsultingConsulting

Zain

IT Architect

Mar 2008Sep 2008 · 6 mos

Stc

IT Architect

Oct 2004Mar 2008 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Education

IE Business School

Executive MBA — Master in Business Administration / Entrepreneurship

Jan 2014Jan 2015

Applied Science University

Bachelor's Degree — Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jan 1995Jan 2000

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