Open to opportunities across E-House & modular solutions, steel structures, infrastructure, utilities, hospitality, tourism, entertainment, recreational developments, beach clubs, water parks, lagoon and large-scale waterbody developments, EPC, E&I, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup/shutdown & turnaround projects, marine & technical services, recruitment/EOR, and business consultancy. Strong exposure to KSA giga-project ecosystems, commercial strategy, operational setup, partnerships, project delivery, and business expansion across government and private sectors.
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AZEEMUDDIN MOHAMMED
COO - PMP - MECHANICAL ENGINEER
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | OPERATIONS | MARKETING | SUPPLY CHAIN
Mechanical Engineer with 12+ years’ experience in strategic business development, commercial management, contracts, operations, PMO, project controls, QA/QC, commissioning and delivery management across KSA.
Saudi Arabia | +966 53 041 9504 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/azeemuddinmohammed
Transferable Iqama | Valid Driving License
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COO and Mechanical Engineer with strong exposure across Oil & Gas, Utilities, Infrastructure, Hospitality, Tourism, Marine, Real Estate, Sports, EPC, Technical Services, Consultancy, HR/EOR, and large-scale developments. Experienced in Strategic Planning, P&L, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Project Portfolio Management, PMO governance, commercial strategy, partnerships, and operational leadership. Built and supported SAR 3.2B+ qualified pipelines across KSA markets.
WORK EXPERIENCE
COO - A'amal Group | 2022-Present
• Built SAR 1.8B+ qualified pipeline across Oil & Gas, Utilities, Infrastructure, Hospitality, Tourism, Marine, Real Estate, Technical Services, AI/Digital Solutions and Consultancy sectors.
• Improved shortlist win rate to 33%; advanced SAR 560M+ into LOIs/frameworks with NEOM, ARAMCO, RSG, Qiddiya, SABIC, SATORP, Petro Rabigh, UADC & government entities.
• Led Crystal Lagoons KSA market development, supporting UADC, Qiddiya and 5+ lagoon development programs with JV/licensing models.
• Supported lagoon resorts and mixed-use concepts with NEOM & RSG; aligned land use, utilities and operational requirements.
• Defined hospitality and facility management models for beach clubs and resorts with Sunset Hospitality Group.
• Co-developed sports & entertainment concepts with Duplays, APEX, Fanbu (F1), RP6 Academy & Othaim Entertainment.
• Managed KSA EOR operations with Airswift including onboarding, payroll, visas, iqama, GOSI, Qiwa & Mudad; scaled to 100+ deployed staff.
• Led ABM, CRM & digital marketing strategies; increased digital reach 3x, inbound leads 2x and marketing-influenced pipeline to SAR 380M.
• Standardized PMO governance, bid rooms, compliance matrices, stage-gates, RACI, RAID & portfolio reviews; reduced bid cycle time 18%.
• Secured ARAMCO, SABIC, SATORP, Petro Rabigh, RC & SWCC prequalifications and expanded subcontractor networks across KSA.
• Consolidated marine services operations under JadeClover + A'amal + Wave Rider Marine Transport platforms.
• Supported PPP, BOO & BOT proposals with TDF, MOI, Riyadh Municipality & Royal Commissions.
• Collaborated with Crystal Lagoons, Siemens, World Bank, WeatherLab, RAHD AI, VURSE, ICON Architects & other global partners.
Operations Director - ARKA Group | 2019-2022
• Shifted to key-account management with ARAMCO, RC, SWCC, MOH, Kidana, SUMOU & Private Affairs; doubled revenue over tenure.
• Rebuilt bid process, qualification & compliance using Power BI and SharePoint bid rooms; shortlist conversion reached 28%, decision time reduced 60%.
• Delivered refinery, healthcare, infrastructure & commercial EPC packages including ARAMCO Riyadh Refinery pumps & piping, MOH clinics, Kidana HQ & Jamarat.
• Implemented Vendor Management, S&OP, ABC inventory and vendor scorecards; reduced inventory cost 22% and improved cash cycle by 17 days.
• Improved OEE 45% through ERP rollout, Lean, Six Sigma, SOPs & process improvement initiatives.
• Led PMO, QA/QC, FAT/SAT, WPR/MPR, RAID & look-ahead controls; achieved 96% on-time delivery.
• Negotiated framework agreements, pricing strategies and supply chain contracts.
• Coordinated Schneider and OEM packages, controls integration & FAT readiness.
Projects & Contracts Manager - Al-Kifah Holding | 2016-2019
• Managed SAR 120M+ projects with 23% YoY revenue growth and strong repeat business.
• Led ARAMCO Marjan Gas Plant E-House project with 200+ personnel; delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.
• Standardized project controls covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, QA/QC & reporting.
• Managed proposals, pricing, contracts, claims & variations; improved payment cycles and cash visibility.
• Issued 16+ proposals ensuring RCJY, SWCC and ARAMCO compliance.
• Reduced procurement costs 12% through supplier frameworks and strategic buyouts.
• Improved OPEX 15%, throughput 30% and reduced waste 18% using Lean and visual management.
• Managed ITP, QAP, FAT/SAT, MC dossiers, permits, inspections & stakeholder approvals.
• Led 100+ personnel, strengthened PTW/toolbox culture and reduced TRIR 30%.
Engineering / QAQC / Planning Roles | KSA | 2013-2016
• Worked on fabrication, piping, steel structures & pressure vessels per SAES, SAMSS, ASME, API & IEC standards. Managed WPS/PQR/WPQT, NDT, FAT/SAT, hydrotests, commissioning, MDRs, NCR closure, Primavera P6/MS Project planning, CPM, PERT, S-curves & reporting.
SELECTED CLIENTS & PARTNERS
ARAMCO, SABIC, SATORP, Petro Rabigh, SWCC, NEOM, RSG, Qiddiya, RC, Schneider, SAFE, UADC, Leejam, Crystal Lagoons, SHG, Duplays, Siemens, JadeClover, Wave Rider Marine, ICON Architects, WeatherLab, RAHD AI & others.
EDUCATION
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Design Engineering
CERTIFICATIONS
PMP, SAP Activate PM, Lean Six Sigma, ISO Lead Auditor, CSWIP 3.1, ASNT NDT L2, ESG, Supply Chain, Commercial Modeling & Welding Inspection.
SKILLS
PMO, EPC, QA/QC, Commissioning, Primavera, MS Project, Power BI, SharePoint, ERP/CRM, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, P&L, Stakeholder Management, Digital Marketing.
LANGUAGES & MEMBERSHIPS
English, Arabic, Urdu, German | PMI, ASME, IMechE, ASNT, SAE, SCE, UNGC
