I'm Abdullah Al-Ahad, a project manager with over 11 years of experience, including 6+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex digital programs for global brands like Pfizer, Vodaphone, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), Dell, Microsoft, EA Sports, and HSBC. I thrive on turning strategy into executable plans, onboarding new clients and teams, and ensuring smooth transitions and measurable results across worldwide accounts. I specialize in end-to-end project management, onboarding and governance, risk management, analytics & reporting, and stakeholder management. I excel under pressure, communicate clearly, and bring a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset to website design & development, mobile apps, CMS integration, and digital marketing projects.…

Abdullah Al-Ahad

I'm Abdullah Al-Ahad, a project manager with over 11 years of experience, including 6+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex digital programs for global brands like Pfizer, Vodaphone, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), Dell, Microsoft, EA Sports, and HSBC. I thrive on turning strategy into executable plans, onboarding new clients and teams, and ensuring smooth transitions and measurable results across worldwide accounts. I specialize in end-to-end project management, onboarding and governance, risk management, analytics & reporting, and stakeholder management. I excel under pressure, communicate clearly, and bring a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset to website design & development, mobile apps, CMS integration, and digital marketing projects.…

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I’m Abdullah Al-Ahad, a project manager with over 11 years of experience, including 6+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex digital programs for global brands like Pfizer, Vodaphone, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), Dell, Microsoft, EA Sports, and HSBC. I thrive on turning strategy into executable plans, onboarding new clients and teams, and ensuring smooth transitions and measurable results across worldwide accounts.

I specialize in end-to-end project management, onboarding and governance, risk management, analytics & reporting, and stakeholder management. I excel under pressure, communicate clearly, and bring a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset to website design & development, mobile apps, CMS integration, and digital marketing projects.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Project Manager at Wunderman Thompson Dhaka
August 1, 2017 - Present
Assist to develop strategic plan by coordinating with senior management and ensure proper execution. Managing global projects for brands including Pfizer, Vodaphone, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), Dell, Microsoft, EA Sports, HSBC. Develop and manage all aspects of project engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, and risk management. Establish production studio development processes to ensure smooth onboarding of clients and teams. Lead a production team serving clients across the globe, including accounts from Europe and North America. Develop and maintain communication strategies among offshore and onshore teams. Coach and train team members to meet goals and milestones. Prepare portfolio presentations and pitching documents for sponsors and stakeholders. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
Product Manager at BIT MAKERS LTD
July 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Promote website solutions by addressing clients' objectives. Update and maintain proper communication within-house software development team to convey customer's requirements. Drive strategies and long-term vision to build best-in-class digital products. Conduct user research and usability studies; draft a product vision and strategy. Participate in market research, validation, and white space analysis to identify opportunities for new or existing features. Partner with business owners and agile product teams to build roadmaps. Work with product marketing to develop positioning and messaging and ensure differentiation. Monitor and evaluate product performance to facilitate continuous iteration and improvement.
Operations Specialist (Apple Products) at Etisalat Telecom
April 1, 2016 - September 18, 2025
Advises team members and leadership on definition, development, documentation and implementation of any applications and programs for the operation and optimization of our overall goals within the organization. Oversees the combination of technical and administrative operation to provide for 3rd Party Voice application capabilities to meet the organization requests and needs. Ensures timely communication of work status and identifies applications, process and quality improvement opportunities. Promotes and adheres to department information systems security policies, standards and procedures. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
Team Coordinator at Banglalink Telecom
March 1, 2012 - September 18, 2025
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Provides reports on a regular basis to keep the Corporate Compliance Committee of the Board and senior management informed of the operational and progress of the compliance effort. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value. Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
Executive at CITYCLELL TELECOM
September 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025
Advised and supported IT/telecom operations; involved in the operation and optimization of applications; provided for 3rd party voice application capabilities; ensured timely communication and adherence to security policies.

Education

Advance Certificate for Management Professionals at Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Dhaka, Bangladesh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering at American International University Bangladesh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
H.S.C. (Science) at Dhaka Presidency College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
S.S.C. (Science) at Dhanmondi Govt. Boys’ High School, Dhaka, Bangladesh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Project Management Foundation & Budgets
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Critical thinking and problem solving
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Leadership: Practical Skills
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Agile Project Leadership
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Project Management Skills for Leaders
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Operational Excellence Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Telecommunications