Areef Abushaqra

Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering complex digital transformation, ERP, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology projects across government, telecom, and enterprise sectors in Saudi Arabia.

Proven expertise in managing end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful execution of large-scale initiatives on time and within scope. Strong background in stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and project governance.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Key Projects/ Programs Delivered

• Led MODHS Patient Access & Engagement Platform Program (2025–Present) across multiple MOD hospitals including KFMMCD, AFHD, AFHJ, and NAAHH
• Directed KSUMC Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Program across King Saud University Medical City hospitals including KKUH, KAUH, and DUH.
• Delivered Ministry of Health ERP Implementation (Oracle E-Business Suite R12)
• Managed Royal Court Digital Workplace & Knowledge Management Platform Program
• Led cybersecurity initiatives for:

o Royal Saudi Air Force (ATDIS, Advanced Threat Analytics, PAW)

o National Cybersecurity Authority (ATDIS, Microsoft AIP, PAW)

• Delivered Hospital Information System (HIS) and Care Mobility Solutions for AMC Hospital
• Managed SAP ERP implementation for SADAD Payment System
• Implemented Blackboard e-learning solutions for King Abdulaziz University and Northern Border University
• Led e-Services and operations programs for the Ministry of Civil Service

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Consulting & Transformation Engagements:

• Delivered program portfolio governance, KPI frameworks, and executive dashboards for ETMAM / MOMAH
• Established and operated Enterprise PMO frameworks for Advanced Intelligence Computing Company
• Implemented PMO models and governance frameworks for Saudi Post, KFNL, MEWA, MOIA, and MCS
• Developed Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for KFNL
• Designed e-Government transformation governance frameworks, including KPIs, initiatives, and strategic planning for KFNL
• Led strategy reviews and RFP development initiatives for Ministry of Civil Service

Program Manager / Project Lead – MODHS Patient Access Platform at Vectramind Health / Ministry of Defense (2025-01 – Present)

• Managed delivery of Patient Access & Engagement Platform across multiple MOD hospitals
• Led requirement gathering and system study workshops with clinical and IT teams
• Coordinated project execution across stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Oversaw integration with EMR, mobile systems, and infrastructure readiness

Senior Project Manager / PMO Lead at Rubix Consulting (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Managed portfolio of strategic initiatives aligned to organizational objectives
• Developed reporting dashboards and project governance frameworks

PMO Manager / Senior Project Manager at AIC2 – Advanced Intelligence Computing Company (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Established and managed project delivery governance within PMO
• Implemented project tracking tools and KPI dashboards

Project Manager – Digital Transformation & Healthcare at IQVIA (2021-01 – 2024-12)

• Delivered healthcare transformation projects (RCM and Patient Costing)
• Managed cross-functional project teams and vendor coordination
• Ensured timely delivery and quality outcomes across multiple hospitals

Senior Project Manager at Solutions by STC (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Managed ERP, telecom, and cybersecurity projects
• Delivered ERP implementation for Ministry of Health

Senior Project Manager at Microsoft (2018-01 – 2020-12)

• Delivered Digital Workplace and Knowledge Management platform
• Managed cybersecurity implementations for government entities

Project Manager at Napier Healthcare (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Implemented Hospital Information Systems and digital healthcare solutions

Project Manager / PMO Consultant at Devoteam (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Delivered PMO implementation and transformation initiatives

Bachelor of Computer Science in Computer Science – Mu'tah University