Syed Rashid Ahmed

Rashid is a seasoned Project Manager. He has over 15 years of experience in product and project management, spanning across mobile and web platforms, multiple industries, and diverse customer segments. He holds the PSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP, BS and MBA credentials, demonstrating his proficiency in agile and traditional methodologies, backlog management, client communication, and UI testing.

Rashid oversees all aspects of product development and defines the product roadmap strategy, ensuring that the platform and product requirements are met and aligned with the time to market for MVP. He also monitors and assesses the key metrics for launched products, while containing the technical debt. He translates the product vision into features, epics, and user stories, and leads requirement elicitation workshops with key stakeholders.

He is passionate about delivering high-quality products that solve customers' problems and add value to their businesses. He strives to exceed organizational expectations and create win-win scenarios for everyone involved

Project Management Consultant

Government of Saskatchewan – Regina, Canada | November 2023 – Present

• Managing Enterprise Business Modernization Project, ensuring seamless integration of boundary systems across ministries.
• Leading the Oracle Fusion ERP implementation, managing the Finance and Supply Chain streams to modernize enterprise-wide operations.
• Overseeing project governance, scope management, and risk assessment to ensure compliance with provincial standards.
• Managing cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and external vendors, to ensure seamless Oracle Fusion integration.
• Collaborating with Finance and Supply Chain teams to define requirements, optimize workflows, and ensure smooth system adoption.
• Implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to monitor project cost and schedule performance.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with executive leadership and business unit objectives.

Product Owner / Business Analyst

SICPA Product Security Sdn. Bhd – Cyberjaya, Malaysia | March 2019 – October 2023

• Spearheaded multiple product development projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines while aligning with business goals.
• Led agile product teams and optimized sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release strategies.
• Conducted risk identification, impact analysis, and mitigation planning to ensure project success.
• Managed vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement planning for software solutions.

Senior Project Manager

GoodCore Software – Cyberjaya, Malaysia | March 2015 – March 2019

• Delivered 10+ successful mobile-based projects with a 90% success rate through structured governance and execution.
• Developed project charters, execution plans (PEP), WBS, and performance baselines for cost and schedule tracking.
• Managed configuration control, scope changes, and procurement strategies to align with business needs.

Project/Product Manager

Folio3 – Karachi, Pakistan | July 2010 – February 2015

• Delivered 20+ projects with a 95% success rate while maintaining budget and time constraints.
• Led procurement management, supplier selection, and contract administration.
• Established and enforced quality management processes, including UAT and defect tracking.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing | Institute of Business Administration – 2012

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | NUCES – 2006

Certifications:

📌Project Management Professional (PMP)® | PMI

📌PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® | PMI

📌Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) | Scrum.org