Hamad AlShammari

Project Director: Program Management | Project Delivery | PMO | Agile & Waterfall | Strategic Planning | Team Development | Risk & Stakeholder Management | PMC/CMS| Infrastructure | Housing | Energy | Transportation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Driving transformational change in complex capital projects and program management (PMC & CMS). With 20+ years of experience leading mega-scale projects across infrastructure, housing, energy, transportation, utility, Telecommunication, petrochemical sectors, I've built a proven track record of delivering multi-billion-dollar initiatives on time, within budget, and exceeding stakeholder expectations. What I Do:  🔹 Lead high-performing teams through complex program and project delivery. 🔹 Establish PM maturity frameworks and organizational capability building. 🔹 Navigate intricate stakeholder landscapes in dynamic, fast-paced environments. 🔹 Drive strategic execution of critical national infrastructure projects. Expertise: Program Management | Capital Project Delivery | PMO Leadership | Agile & Waterfall | Strategic Planning | Team Development | Risk & Stakeholder Management | Infrastructure | Transportation | Energy | Petrochemical. Current Focus: Program Director overseeing [multi projects], with responsibility for strategic direction, resource optimization, and organizational excellence. My Approach: I believe exceptional project outcomes come from three pillars: strategic clarity, empowered teams, and relentless execution. I'm passionate about mentoring emerging leaders and building organizations where PM excellence becomes the competitive advantage. Let's Connect If: You're exploring program leadership opportunities You value strategic program thinking and team development You're working on transformational infrastructure initiatives You want to discuss PM maturity and organizational capability Open to conversations about consulting, advisory roles, or next-chapter opportunities where I can add exponential value.

Experience

  • Sr. Executive Director, Projects at Confidential
    Jan 2026 - Present · 11 mos

  • Executive Director, Projects Department at Saudi Railway Company
    Mar 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Strategic executive driving delivery of multi-billion-dollar national rail infrastructure programs (NSR, EWR, HRR) aligned with SAR 2035 Vision. Key Achievements: ✓ Direct 3 mega rail programs across KSA, ensuring executive-level governance and accelerated delivery timelines ✓ Represent SAR in Steering Committees & external stakeholder meetings, resolving critical issues to maintain project momentum ✓ Developed cost-effective delivery strategies & contracting frameworks optimizing resource utilization across portfolio ✓ Monitor and elevate PM performance across portfolio, implementing corrective measures to drive continuous improvement ✓ Align program managers objectives with corporate strategy, ensuring unified organizational direction. Impact: Driving strategic alignment, governance excellence, and delivery acceleration across KSA's most critical infrastructure initiatives. Skills: Program Management | Executive Leadership | Stakeholder Governance | Multi-Billion Dollar Programs | Strategic Execution | Risk Management.

  • SABIC (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • Executive Director, Mega Projects Department E&PM
      Dec 2014 - Feb 2023 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    • Dec 2014 - Feb 2023 · 8 yrs 3 mos
      Led execution and governance of multi-billion-dollar mega capital projects; championed PM maturity transformation and organizational capability building across E&PM division. Key Achievements: ✓ Portfolio Leadership: Executed 5+ mega capital projects across energy & petrochemical sectors, maintaining 100% contract compliance & Project Authority Schedule (PAS) adherence ✓ PM Maturity Transformation: Spearheaded PMP certification program (100% enrollment), IDP completion (100% in 2017), and billability targets (100% in 2017) ✓ Contractor Management: Led EPC contractor prequalification, successfully adding 20+ new contractors to Approved Contractor List (ACL), exceeding stretch KPI targets ✓ Project Excellence: Delivered 5 projects recognized with "Best Project Evaluation Results" (2014-2019) — industry-leading quality & execution standards ✓ Strategic Initiatives: Contributed to E&PM's 5-year strategic plan; led international due diligence for SK Nexlene project (Ulsan, South Korea) ✓ Capability Development: Established SHEM implementation, EHSS procedures, and Technical Authority Schedule (TAS) governance framework ✓ Local Business Development: Championed LBD initiative to grow in-Kingdom contractor capabilities and support national industrial growth. Impact: Elevated PM organizational maturity from baseline to industry-leading standards; transformed contractor ecosystem; delivered portfolio of mega projects with zero critical failures. Skills: Mega Project Management | Executive Leadership | PM Maturity | Contractor Management | Strategic Planning | Team Development | SABIC Portfolio | Energy & Petrochemical

    • Project Manager, Mega Projects Department E&PM
      Sep 2011 - Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • Sep 2011 - Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 3 mos
      Managed end-to-end execution of multi-billion-dollar capital projects; from development up to delivery stage including PDP, BD, DD, EPC Stage, drove PM capability uplift and contractors performance excellence across my projects in (SABIC Affiliates). Key Achievements: ✓ Project Delivery: Managed 3+ mega projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule; applied PMM guidelines for quality outcomes ✓ Award Recognition: my projects announced "Best Project Evaluation Results" (Q1 2013, Q2 2013, Q3 2014), recognized for exceptional execution ✓ Team Leadership: Coordinated cross-functional teams and managed contractor performance effectively across multiple concurrent mega projects ✓ Contractor Development: Led prequalification process adding 4 new EPC Contractors to SABIC's ACL, exceeding KPI stretch targets ✓ Risk Management: Oversaw risk factors and ensured proper mitigation planning and execution ✓ Reporting & Governance: Prepared detailed project progress reports for senior management; represented SABIC in multi-tier steering committees Impact: Delivered ahead of schedule of mega capital projects with consistent award-winning execution and contractor capability advancement. Skills: Project Management | Contractor Performance | Risk Management | Budget Control | PMM Guidelines | Team Leadership

  • Project Manager, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO) at Mobily
    Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 · 3 mos

    Managed strategic telecom program portfolio; optimized resource allocation and cross-functional alignment across corporate initiatives. Key Achievements: ✓ Portfolio Visibility: Improved visibility and communication across strategic projects, aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders ✓ Resource Optimization: Advised on resource allocations and recommended strategic adjustments to meet stakeholder expectations ✓ Milestone Tracking: Managed strategic telecom projects, tracking milestones and timelines across corporate program portfolio ✓ Risk Oversight: Oversaw risk factors and ensured proper mitigation actions were planned and executed by concerned owners. Impact: Enhanced program transparency and stakeholder alignment across strategic telecom initiatives. Skills: Program Management | Portfolio Management | Telecom Projects | Resource Planning | Risk Management | Stakeholder Communication.

  • Project Manager, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO) at Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA)
    Oct 2006 - Jun 2011 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Established and implemented enterprise PMO; managed diverse healthcare construction portfolio including hospital, specialty centers, and housing projects. Key Achievements: ✓ PMO Establishment: Led establishment and implementation of Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) at NGHA in partnership with PwC — foundational capability building ✓ Portfolio Management: Managed diverse healthcare construction projects including: King Abdullah Specialty Children Hospital College of Medicine Staff Housing (Phase I & II) Health Affairs Admin Building ✓ Capability Building: Conducted resource gap analysis and developed Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to address capability gaps and elevate PM maturity ✓ Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated with technical departments on project requirements, commissioning phases, and operational commissioning ✓ Financial Management: Prepared operational budgets for Al-Madinah Hospital and in-house minor projects Impact: Established PMO framework enabling coordinated delivery of major healthcare infrastructure and institutional capability elevation. Skills: PMO Implementation | Healthcare Projects | Portfolio Management | Capability Building | Budget Management | Cross-Functional Leadership.