Program Manager with 10+ years in Strategy, PMO & Digital Transformation.
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Graduate from a top 200 business school - LUMS; xMcKinsey Strategy Consultant (World's No.1 Strategy Consulting Firm), PwC UAE Manager Advisory (Big 4) - experienced Business Leader & PMO/Strategy Adviser with a penchant for Strategic Problem Solving, Analytics (SQL, Advanced Excel), Financial Models, Cost & Process Optimization; Skill set - Strategy, PMO/Program, Public Policy & Governance, Transformations, Product Management (P&L), Al Ops. Models (Claude, GPT) & CXO Stakeholders
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honors) · Social Sciences
August 1, 2006 – June 30, 2010
Saint Michael's Convent School
O & A- Levels · Cambridge International Exams
June 1, 2003 – May 31, 2006
PwC Dubai
Manager Advisory (Contract)
September 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Palladium Strategic Advisory/UAE Ministry
Senior Strategy Adviser (Contract)
January 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025
UAE
Independent Consultant (Senior Consultant/Manager, XMBBS, Consult Port, Cander, SC)
Senior Consultant/Manager
May 1, 2023 – Present
India
Engro Corp
Manager for a >$1.5B large-scale Fertilizers & Chemicals conglomerate alongside the CCO – pitch new growth ops. & corporate strategies to the board, designed & implemented scalable pilots on energy, chemicals, large scale corporate farming, animal nutrition & improved yields value chain & exports/imports businesses. Managed a $20 million products portfolio at P&L level - a 360-degree position that required in-depth product management, CAPEX/OPEX optimization, procurement efficiency via strategic partnerships (MNCs & Marketing Agencies), managing regional sales teams, 5-year growth plans, Go-To-Market Strategy (GTM), competitor analyses, Customer Success Management (B2B CRM), SLAs, Logistics & Inventory Management.
March 1, 2021 – April 30, 2023
India
Digital Landscape (Health-Tech Startup, Strategy Consulting)
Short-term Strategy Consultant
October 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021
India
McKinsey & Company
Management Consultant
April 1, 2019 – October 31, 2020
India
USAID/Mind Map Communications
Project Manager
July 1, 2017 – March 31, 2019
India
Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance
Associate
November 1, 2012 – July 31, 2017
Pakistan
The Hum Aawaz Network
June 13, 2026 – Present
A USAID funded consortium of 100+ Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) formed and connected through an online portal to enable on-ground collaborative endeavors.
Business Ethics Framework 2017
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
Developed the Business Ethics Framework 2017 - Code of Conduct, HSE, CSR & Sustainability practices/policies
Review of the Code of Corporate Governance 2012
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2017
Conducting meetings of the Task Force for Review of the Code of Corporate Governance 2012 for 2016-2017 (for listed companies) - providing background financial research, strategy analysis required to update the CCG.
Survey on Board Composition, Procedures & Remuneration – 2016
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Board composition & directors' remuneration.
Survey on Board Practices of Public Sector Companies – 2016
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Board practices of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
CSR Impact Analysis 2015
January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) – quantifying PPL's CSR endeavors impact on locals
Pakistan Corporate Awards – 2014
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Financial Evaluation Framework - evaluated disclosures for >100 companies
Survey on OECD's Six Priorities for Asian Economies - 2013
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Presented by PICG CEO at the OECD conference in Paris.
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's experience spans various industries and geographies (UAE, KSA, GCC, MENAP), including government and semi-government entities, large corporations, and startups. This diversity suggests a high degree of adaptability and cultural awareness, which are valuable for a Program Manager role that often involves navigating different organizational cultures and stakeholder expectations. The focus on strategic advisory and transformation aligns well with roles requiring a broad perspective and ability to drive change.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, essential for a Program Manager role. Their experience in managing complex projects with cross-functional teams and C-level stakeholders indicates excellent operational fit. The diverse project portfolio also suggests adaptability and a proactive approach to new challenges.