Haissam Khan, MBA, PMP — Project Manager

𝗧𝗟;𝗗𝗥: PMP®-certified Project & Program Manager with 15 years of experience in engineering, technology and digital transformation. Builds systems that simplify complexity, improve processes, and bridge business with technology. Based in Japan, bring cultural agility, servant leadership, and a firm belief that good project management is about people first, tools second. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲: I’ve spent my career leading complex programs across industries like engineering, manufacturing, and automotive, always with the same goal: to create clarity in complexity and deliver business value through operational excellence. My expertise spans PMO leadership, process improvement, and digital transformation, strengthened by certifications in PMP® and CompTIA Project+ for project management fundamentals, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) and Air Liquide’s C-IMP Green Belt for process improvement, and Scrum.org’s PSM-I™ & PSPO-I™ for Agile delivery, and Google Cloud's Generative AI Leader certification for practical AI implementation. These credentials aren’t just lines on paper; they’re frameworks I actively apply to bring structure, speed, and adaptability to projects. Education has shaped how I work. My MBA from Kyoto University [京都大学] gave me strategic depth in how organizations compete and grow. My Master’s in Governance & Policy Studies from Waseda University [早稲田大学] trained me to analyze global challenges and design multidisciplinary solutions. This mix of strategy, process, and policy is what I now bring to every project. On my personal side, I am a proud father of two and have been living, studying, and working in Japan for nearly a decade. I am passionate about Tech & AI Ethics, and exploring how technology shapes the future of humanity. As an advocate of ‘doing good,’ I am particularly interested in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through 'Impactpreneurship.' 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀: ★ Curiosity & Continuous Learning ★ Ownership & Transparency ★ Respect, Humility & Collaboration 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: ★ Project Management & Consulting ★ AI Business Solutions with Ethics & Governance ★ Digital (DX) & Green (GX) Transformation 📅 Always happy to connect for a conversation and explore ways to create shared value: https://calendar.app.google/gEnaxhCPRvcbr5MZA

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Project and Program Manager specializing in engineering and digital transformation.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Experience: 3 yrs 1 mo

Skills

Project Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Business Process Improvement
Program Management
Artificial Intelligence (ai)
Governance
Policy Analysis
Product Management
Business Strategy
Engineering
Quality Assurance

Career Highlights

PMP®-certified with 15 years of experience.
Expertise in digital transformation and operational excellence.
Strong advocate for AI ethics and governance.

Work Experience

Air Liquide

Lead AI Champion (10 mos)

C-IMP Leader Japan (1 yr 2 mos)

Core Team Member - Project Management Center of Excellence (CoE) (1 yr 4 mos)

Project Manager (3 yrs 4 mos)

Perplexity

Perplexity Al Business Fellowship (6 mos)

Center for AI and Digital Policy

AI Policy Research Group Member (5 mos)

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation

Assistant Program Manager (eCanter Product Launch Readiness) (11 mos)

KITZ JAPAN

Business Strategy Analyst (MBA Intern) (1 mo)

Career Break

Professional development (1 yr 9 mos)

JGC Corporation (日揮株式会社)

Design Engineer / PMO Support Coordinator (2 yrs 11 mos)

Descon

Lead Project Engineer (6 yrs 4 mos)

Nokia

R&D Engineer / Assistant Manager (QA & HSE) (2 yrs 11 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA at Kyoto University

Master's degree at Waseda University

UNESCO Chair on Water at Kyoto University

Micro-MBA at WASEDA Business School

B.Sc (Hons) Engineering at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Summer School Program by Kyoto Design Lab at Kyoto Startup Summer School

Diploma/Certificate at University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Master's degree at COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology

Haissam Khan, MBA, PMP

Project Manager

Tokyo, Japan3 yrs 1 mo experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

PMP®-certified with 15 years of experience.
Expertise in digital transformation and operational excellence.
Strong advocate for AI ethics and governance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Project and Program Manager specializing in engineering and digital transformation.

Contact

engr.haissam@msn.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementContinuous Process ImprovementBusiness Process ImprovementProgram ManagementArtificial Intelligence (ai)GovernancePolicy AnalysisProduct ManagementBusiness StrategyEngineeringQuality Assurance

Other Skills

Project EngineeringProject PlanningProduct DevelopmentOpen MindProcess AutomationAttention to DetailScrumEPCDigital TransformationData AnalysisSmartsheetProject CoordinationTechnical DocumentationProject Management Office (PMO)Management Consulting

About

Experience

3 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

10 mos

Current Experience

Air liquide

4 roles

Lead AI Champion

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos

Lead AI Champion in the Air Liquide AI Acceleration Program, supporting practical GenAI adoption in daily work. Contributed to increasing ALJ’s high-usage user rate from 28% to 55%.
→ Spearheaded practical GenAI adoption and high-impact solution development, personally contributing to an increase in the entity's high-usage user rate from 28% to 55%.
→ Functioned as an Advanced AI Champion ("The Builder") by creating and implementing real-world AI use-cases, translating specific business needs into advanced prompts, lightweight workflows, and scripts.
→ Designed and delivered local training on Gemini, prompt practices, and Workspace AI tools, with a focus on safe and useful day-to-day use and adherence to secure governance principles.
→ Partnered with HR/Comms to run enablement activities (clinics, demos, short sessions) to support widespread adoption and foster a local community.
→ Tracked local adoption and usage trends using internal dashboards (Power BI), sharing data-driven insights with stakeholders to guide next actions.
Typically dedicate 5-10% of time to this role to support training, coaching colleagues (individually and as teams), and the development of new AI use cases.

Program ManagementAI drive Application DevelopmentAI StrategyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Responsible AIAI Ethics

C-IMP Leader Japan

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Certified C-IMP Green Belt / C-IMP Leader at Air Liquide Japan, supporting continuous improvement across ALJ and the wider APAC network.
→ Coach and support teams running Kaizen Process / C-IMP projects, guiding them through the application of core Lean tools like A3 Report, Value Stream Mapping, and Takt Time/Cycle Time Analysis for effective problem definition, baseline metrics, and countermeasure implementation.
→ Deliver internal workshops and hands-on support to help teams move from ideas to measurable outcomes.
→ Help scale proven improvement mechanisms across projects, focusing on the implementation of Standardized Work and 5S principles, and developing solutions with Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke).
→ Applied C-IMP methods in PMO standardization work (workflow simplification, Error Proofing, and automation), and shared learnings with other teams.
Typically dedicate 10–20% of time to C-IMP support (coaching, training, and project reviews) in ALJ and APAC.

Continuous Process ImprovementBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Process AutomationProcess AutomationProject Management Office (PMO)

Core Team Member - Project Management Center of Excellence (CoE)

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Core Team Member in Air Liquide’s PM Center of Excellence (PM@AL CoE), supporting PM standards and knowledge sharing across business lines.
→ Led workstream on the PM Recognition Program, including program structure and governance.
→ Supported PM standardization initiatives (templates, good practices, and practical ways of working that teams can adopt).
→ Helped plan and run CoE engagement (community sessions, internal forums, and content curation).
→ Typically dedicate 5-10% of time to this role as Core Team member in leading the Group-wide internal PM Recognition Program initiative.

GovernanceRisk Management, and Compliance (GRC)Program Management

Project Manager

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Led PMO standardization and delivery mechanisms for the Project Execution Department (PED), with a focus on visibility, follow-through, and practical adoption across teams.
→ Led PED PMO Standardization & Digitalization to standardize PMO governance, templates, KPI routines, and portfolio visibility; recognized with ALJ Stars (Employee of the Year equivalent) for impact on delivery discipline, reporting quality, and stakeholder adoption.
→ Established a PMO operating rhythm (weekly project health checks, monthly KPI reviews) with clear ownership for actions, risks, and decisions.
→ Deployed Smartsheet and lightweight workflow automation to improve data collection, reporting consistency, and leadership updates (risks, actions, decisions).
→ Standardized onboarding and handover workflows and templates, reducing administrative lead time by ~25% and improving consistency across teams.
→ Drove Kaizen / Lean Six Sigma initiatives delivering savings of up to ¥8M per project per year, through waste removal and better control of rework and approvals.
→ Validated KPI inputs with project owners and vendors, highlighted data gaps and risks, and tracked follow-up actions to closure to keep reviews decision-ready.
→ Focused on mechanisms that support safety, quality, and compliance outcomes alongside cost and delivery performance.
I enjoy building simple systems that make it easier for teams to do good work, and easier for leaders to see what matters.

Project EngineeringProject PlanningProduct DevelopmentOpen MindProcess AutomationAttention to Detail+14

Perplexity

Perplexity Al Business Fellowship

Mar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 6 mos · Remote

Honored to have been selected for the very first cohort of Perplexity Al Business Fellowship, designed to empower forward-thinking professionals to lead innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and business strategy. This prestigious fellowship offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge Al technologies, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to collaborate on transformative projects that are redefining how businesses leverage Al to drive growth and efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Center for ai and digital policy

AI Policy Research Group Member

Aug 2024 – Jan 2025 · 5 mos · https://www.caidp.org/ · Remote

Part of the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) Fall 2024 AI Policy Clinic Research Group
AI policy analysis, research, and evaluation
Identifying significant Al policy impacts especially for businesses, assessing country Al policies and practices, and examining emerging trends in Al policy, with a focus on human rights and global Al frameworks
Achieved Distinction 🏅
https://credsverse.com/credentials/109623f1-522d-428e-b87c-c7e7c6a868ac

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Policy Research & EvaluationAI EthicsPolicy AnalysisManagement Consulting

Mitsubishi fuso truck and bus corporation

Assistant Program Manager (eCanter Product Launch Readiness)

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 11 mos · Daimler Truck Asia-Japan · Hybrid

Part of the Lifecycle & Launch Management team supporting the eCanter EV program, focused on launch readiness and practical process improvement in planning and execution.
→ Supported end-to-end SOP readiness activities for the eCanter production launch, coordinating schedule, dependencies, and cross-team actions across Manufacturing, Engineering, and support functions.
→ Built a readiness dashboard used in stakeholder updates and review meetings, improving visibility of owners, due dates, and open risks.
→ Helped streamline planning, scheduling, and parts tracking workflows through process analysis and digitalization, contributing to reduced manual effort and faster follow-up.
→ Supported alignment on standards and documentation, including coordination for compliance and homologation-related readiness.

Project EngineeringOpen MindAttention to DetailDigital TransformationProject ManagementContinuous Process Improvement+2

Kitz japan

Business Strategy Analyst (MBA Intern)

Aug 2019 – Sep 2019 · 1 mo · Makuhari, Japan · On-site

Conducted evidence-based research and analysis across business development, M&A, product management, and strategic management. Collaborated with project management and product development to support new product launch initiatives. Work was recognized and selected for presentation to the KITZ Board of Directors and C-level executive management during the annual shareholder's meeting.

Business StrategyProduct ManagementStrategic ManagementProject ManagementCritical Thinking

Career break

Professional development

Apr 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · Kyoto

Took time off to pursue personal goals and professional development by exploring the world, cultures, and people.
In a nutshell, I :
Pursued and completed an MBA degree in Int'l Project Management with distinction from the prestigious 京都大学 / Kyoto University, Japan.
Pursued and completed second Master's degree in International Relations with focus on Global Governance and Development Policy from the 早稲田大学 / Waseda University, Japan.
Prepared for and attained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI-USA.
Studied for and successfully earned the qualifications including, Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I), and CompTIA Project+.
Actively pursued new educational opportunities and skill-building during COVID-19, enhancing my expertise and supporting my career transition through self-directed learning. Successfully completed over 10 courses on edX, Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning.

Jgc corporation (日揮株式会社)

Design Engineer / PMO Support Coordinator

Jan 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan · On-site

Secondment/dispatch assignment from Descon to JGC for the KNPC Kuwait project, delivered under a joint venture led by JGC with GS E&C and SK E&C. I held a hybrid role combining technical expertise in Design Engineering with responsibilities in PMO Support and Project Coordination for complex, multinational engineering project in oil and gas sector.
Engineering Design Responsibilities:
Deliverable Preparation: Preparation: Developed and maintained key engineering documents, including P&IDs, system interlocks, logic diagrams, and material requisitions, ensuring compliance with client needs and industry standards.
System Design & Optimization: Contributed to system design reviews, optimizing engineering solutions for improved performance.
Software Proficiency: Leveraged industry-leading tools like SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AutoCAD, PDS, MicroStation, and NavisWorks for equipment modeling and clash reviews.
PMO Support & Project Coordination Responsibilities:
Specification Development: Created and revised SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) specifications, ensuring compliance with JGC and KNPC standards, while supporting project deliverables.
Project Execution & Coordination: Oversaw the execution of SPI modules for the KNPC project, coordinating between technical teams and the PMO to ensure project success.
Cross-Contractor Coordination: Led coordination efforts among Joint Venture Development (JVD) partners, contractors and subcontractors, including JGC (Japan), GS E&C (Korea), SK E&C (Korea), JPHIL (Philippine), Jacobs Engineering (India), Descon (Pakistan), and Invensys, ensuring effective collaboration across project teams.
Compliance & PMO Support:
Standards Adherence: Ensured compliance with international standards, including Shell DEP, ISA, IEC, API, ISO, and ANSI/ASME, and JPEP.
PMO Support: Provided support to the PMO in tracking project performance, and managing risk assessments to support project execution.

Project EngineeringOpen MindAttention to DetailEPCProject ManagementProject Coordination+6

Descon

Lead Project Engineer

Dec 2012 – Apr 2019 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Pakistan & Middle East · On-site

Led engineering delivery for EPC projects, working across FEED through detailed design and execution support. Partnered closely with Project Managers and Engineering Managers to keep scope, schedule, quality, and client alignment on track.
→ Led FEED and detailed engineering workstreams for EPC projects in the USD 10M–50M range across 6 projects in Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait.
→ Coordinated multi-discipline engineering delivery with teams of 5–12 engineers (depending on project phase and scope), driving progress tracking and issue resolution.
→ Partnered with clients and lead design engineers to manage technical clarifications, scope compliance (ITB requirements), and follow-up on risks and open items.
→ Supported schedule and resource planning across engineering teams to meet key milestones and maintain delivery discipline.
→ Created a 3D model checklist (PDS) to standardize reviews and improve design consistency, reducing rework and repeat review cycles during model checks.
→ Ensured compliance with global engineering codes and client standards (Shell DEP, ISA, IEC, API, ISO, ANSI/ASME, and related project standards).

Project EngineeringOpen MindAttention to DetailEPCProject ManagementContinuous Process Improvement+6

Nokia

R&D Engineer / Assistant Manager (QA & HSE)

Jan 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos · UAE & Pakistan · On-site

As an R&D Engineer, I focused on internal quality control, technical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Later assumed the additional role of Assistant Manager (QA & HSE) and led compliance with ISO standards (ISO-9001, ISO-14000, ISO-18000), implemented ESD protection (ANSI/ESD S20.20 & IEC 61340-5), and coordinated third-party assessments with Bureau Veritas. My responsibilities spanned across project management, quality control, customer relations, vendor management, and compliance with international standards.
→ Managed internal quality control, technical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities; supported calibration planning and failure verification.
→ Served as IMS representative for ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), and OHSAS 18001 audits and certification activities; coordinated third-party assessments (Bureau Veritas) and internal services audits.
→ Improved audit readiness and reduced repeat findings by standardizing checklists and follow-up tracking.
Implemented ESD protection standards (ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5), including process rollout and compliance follow-up.
→ Supported project coordination activities for regional initiatives (including the Nokia GENIUS project), aligning stakeholders on planning, readiness, and compliance requirements.
→ Prepared and reviewed core compliance documents (MSDS, risk assessments, environmental impact documentation) and supported HSE controls.
→ Participated in regional technical forums (TMS-MEA), sharing findings and supporting cross-site troubleshooting and best practices.