Experienced Project Manager with a strong foundation in Foreign Trade and over 15 years of leadership in banking, project management and international trade transactions. Proven track record in managing large-scale construction and rehabilitation projects, particularly in the education sector. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams, overseeing import logistics, and ensuring efficient project execution. Highly skilled in client engagement, financial oversight and enhancing operational performance across diverse industries.
Managed Project Lifecycle: Oversaw end-to-end project management for the import of advertising and printing materials, ensuring timely procurement and adherence to budget constraints
Event Management: Led the planning and execution of large-scale events, coordinating logistics, vendor management, and on-site operations to ensure seamless execution.
Cross-functional Team Leadership: Led cross-departmental teams including marketing, design, and operations to meet project milestones and deliverables.
Performance Tracking and Reporting: Developed performance metrics and provided detailed project reports to senior management for decision-making and improvements in future projects.
Donor: IMC Worldwide Limited, Pakistan
Project: Humqadam Programme School Construction and Rehabilitation in Pakistan (KPK)
Project Cost: PKR 82.43M
Led a high-impact project as a Project Coordinator Manager aimed at constructing and rehabilitating schools in KPK Pakistan, enhancing educational infrastructure for underserved communities.
Managed a project budget of PKR 82.43M, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and adhering to financial and operational controls.
Oversaw construction activities for multiple school sites, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery of the program's objectives.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams including engineers, contractors, and local authorities to ensure smooth execution and compliance with local regulations and safety standards.
Implemented quality control procedures, leading to successful project completion in alignment with IMC Worldwide's standards and objectives
Engaged with stakeholders, including donors and local government bodies, to provide project updates, manage expectations, and ensure transparency throughout the project's lifecycle.
Monitored project progress through detailed reporting and performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Supervision of all cash, remittance, clearing, collection and transfer transactions.
Monitoring of Branch Income & Expenditure and Statement of Affair.
Maintaining quality atmosphere at the floor.
Motivating the team members to work enthusiastically.
Monitoring of operations department as per Banking Policies, Procedures and SBP regulations.
Strict checking to avoid Fraud/Forgeries/Thefts/Burglaries.
Compliance of KYC/AML Policies.
Coordinator to Internal/External Auditors.
Supervision of month end processing including balancing of branch books.
Power of Attorney Holder of the Bank.
Supervision of FCY/Trade Transactions.
Supervision of Corporate Credits and Consumer Transactions.
Coordination with Head Office.
Managing Import and Export Documentation: Overseeing the documentation process for both private sector entities and government organizations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
Issuing Letters of Guarantee: Coordinating the issuance of letters of guarantee for both private and government sectors, including international letters against counter guarantees from foreign banks.
Treasury Operations: Engaging with the bank's treasury regarding forward bookings and ensuring foreign exchange transactions were hedged properly.
SWIFT Operations: Handling the bank's international transactions using the SWIFT system, ensuring secure and reliable cross-border payments and communication between financial institutions.