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I am Mansour Banikhalid, a PMO and senior project leader based in Riyadh with 17+ years delivering enterprise transformation, portfolio governance, CAPEX programs, and operational improvement across digital solutions, FMCG, manufacturing, and industrial environments. I specialize in establishing PMO frameworks, governing multi-program portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver 98%+ on-time performance, 20–40% efficiency gains, and measurable business value, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and driving AI/ML, IoT, automation, and smart operations. My approach blends engineering depth with executive reporting, benefits realization, and digital transformation delivery. I excel in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and building performance-driven cultures that translate strategy into execution, delivering substantial productivity gains, downtime reduction, and enhanced real-time visibility for informed decision-making.…I am Mansour Banikhalid, a PMO and senior project leader based in Riyadh with 17+ years delivering enterprise transformation, portfolio governance, CAPEX programs, and operational improvement across digital solutions, FMCG, manufacturing, and industrial environments. I specialize in establishing PMO frameworks, governing multi-program portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver 98%+ on-time performance, 20–40% efficiency gains, and measurable business value, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and driving AI/ML, IoT, automation, and smart operations. My approach blends engineering depth with executive reporting, benefits realization, and digital transformation delivery. I excel in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and building performance-driven cultures that translate strategy into execution, delivering substantial productivity gains, downtime reduction, and enhanced real-time visibility for informed decision-making.

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I am Mansour Banikhalid, a PMO and senior project leader based in Riyadh with 17+ years delivering enterprise transformation, portfolio governance, CAPEX programs, and operational improvement across digital solutions, FMCG, manufacturing, and industrial environments. I specialize in establishing PMO frameworks, governing multi-program portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver 98%+ on-time performance, 20–40% efficiency gains, and measurable business value, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and driving AI/ML, IoT, automation, and smart operations. My approach blends engineering depth with executive reporting, benefits realization, and digital transformation delivery. I excel in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and building performance-driven cultures that translate strategy into execution, delivering substantial productivity gains, downtime reduction, and enhanced real-time visibility for informed decision-making.…I am Mansour Banikhalid, a PMO and senior project leader based in Riyadh with 17+ years delivering enterprise transformation, portfolio governance, CAPEX programs, and operational improvement across digital solutions, FMCG, manufacturing, and industrial environments. I specialize in establishing PMO frameworks, governing multi-program portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver 98%+ on-time performance, 20–40% efficiency gains, and measurable business value, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and driving AI/ML, IoT, automation, and smart operations. My approach blends engineering depth with executive reporting, benefits realization, and digital transformation delivery. I excel in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and building performance-driven cultures that translate strategy into execution, delivering substantial productivity gains, downtime reduction, and enhanced real-time visibility for informed decision-making.

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I am Mansour Banikhalid, a PMO and senior project leader based in Riyadh with 17+ years delivering enterprise transformation, portfolio governance, CAPEX programs, and operational improvement across digital solutions, FMCG, manufacturing, and industrial environments. I specialize in establishing PMO frameworks, governing multi-program portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver 98%+ on-time performance, 20–40% efficiency gains, and measurable business value, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and driving AI/ML, IoT, automation, and smart operations.

My approach blends engineering depth with executive reporting, benefits realization, and digital transformation delivery. I excel in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and building performance-driven cultures that translate strategy into execution, delivering substantial productivity gains, downtime reduction, and enhanced real-time visibility for informed decision-making.

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Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead – Digital Transformation at Obeikan Digital Solutions

March 1, 2021 - Present

Built and led the enterprise PMO across 10+ workstreams, standardizing stage-gates, RAID/EVM controls, and reporting. Achieved 25% increase in planning efficiency and 20% reduction in project delays. Implemented KPI/OKR dashboards in Power BI, improving on-time task completion by 30% and resource utilization by 20%, while reducing ad-hoc reporting effort by 40%. De-risked programs through RAID controls with early-warning thresholds and mitigations, achieving a 95% success rate in risk mitigation across the portfolio. Partnered with executives to define decision rights and KPI guardrails, cutting decision lead time by 30% and shortening approval cycles from 18 to 10 business days. Authored the PMO playbook and mentored 4 PMs, raising internal delivery maturity from Level 2 to Level 3.

Senior Project Manager – Digital Transformation at Obeikan Digital Solutions

May 1, 2017 - February 28, 2021

Directed a 10M+ SAR transformation portfolio (5 programs) using hybrid delivery and critical-path control, sustaining 99% milestone adherence and full business alignment. Translated corporate strategy into executable roadmaps (capability sequencing, benefits mapping), accelerating adoption and reducing cycle time by 20%. Orchestrated collaboration with 25+ stakeholders (business, IT, vendors) through structured governance and executive updates, achieving 99% stakeholder satisfaction and enhanced cross-functional coordination.

Project Manager at Procter & Gamble

September 1, 2014 - April 30, 2017

Led capital projects worth 50M+ SAR, achieving 100% on-time delivery while adhering to P&G’s PM standards and compliance protocols. Realized a 30% improvement in operational efficiency through process automation, workflow optimization, and integration of advanced technologies. Secured a 25% reduction in operating costs, eliminating 36 manual roles and 12 forklifts by fully automating pallet loading and warehousing systems. Coordinated cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, and supply chains to ensure alignment with business goals, securing a 100% stakeholder satisfaction rate. Key projects included Automated Palletizing & Warehouse Optimization (8.5M SAR), Laundry Department Operational Transformation (40M SAR), and Dust Control Enhancement Project (3M SAR).

Operations Manager at Procter & Gamble

August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2014

Managed day-to-day operations for the laundry packing line, leading a 22-member team and driving continuous improvements aligned with KPIs and safety standards. Elevated productivity by 50% and reduced losses/defects by 80% through Lean initiatives and performance optimization. Secured a 75% improvement in customer satisfaction by implementing rapid response systems and root-cause resolution for critical issues. Pioneered warehouse space optimization, boosting throughput by 10% and increasing warehouse utilization by 15%.

Instrumentation & Control Engineer at SEPCO

September 1, 2007 - July 31, 2011

Revamped maintenance protocols for MARK VI, DCS Ovation 2.1, PLCs, SCADA; elevated plant-wide system performance by 10% and minimized operational downtime by a significant 8%.

Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead at Obeikan Digital Solutions

March 1, 2021 - Present

Established an enterprise PMO governing 10+ concurrent programs, introducing portfolio controls, stage-gate governance, and RAID/EVM disciplines, improving planning accuracy by 25% and reducing delivery slippage by 20%. Defined portfolio prioritization and decision-rights frameworks with executive leadership, reducing approval cycle time by 30% and improving alignment between strategic priorities, funding decisions, and delivery execution. Led enterprise digital transformation programs across Industry 4.0, AI/ML analytics, IoT connectivity, and smart operations, delivering 20–30% productivity gains, a 25% reduction in downtime, and a 40% improvement in real-time operational visibility. Designed executive Power BI dashboards for portfolio and KPI reporting, reducing reporting latency by 70% and accelerating executive decision-making by 35%. Developed and embedded a PMO Playbook covering governance models, templates, RACI matrices, and reporting cadence, helping advance delivery maturi

Senior Project Manager at Obeikan Digital Solutions

May 1, 2017 - February 1, 2021

Managed a multi-program digital transformation portfolio exceeding SAR 10M, applying hybrid delivery models and critical-path management to sustain 99% milestone adherence across five strategic initiatives. Translated strategic priorities into executable delivery roadmaps, defining capability sequencing, milestones, and benefits mapping that shortened delivery cycle time by 20% and accelerated business adoption. Led cross-functional teams of 25+ across business, IT, and external vendors, establishing governance and executive reporting that cut escalations by 50% and reinforced stakeholder confidence. Enhanced project controls and dependency management, resolving execution risks and inter-program conflicts to improve on-time milestone adherence from 80% to 99%. Standardized delivery and reporting practices across 10 workstreams, improving leadership visibility and reducing ad hoc reporting requests by 20%. Partnered with senior leadership and functional heads to support decisions on sco