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Asmaa Qabeel

Software Project Manager
Sheikh Zayed, Giza

Summary

Software Project Manager with nearly 10 years in the software industry, including 5+ years managing complex programs of up to 8 concurrent projects. PMI-ACP certified, experienced in leading cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, and project governance. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Fluent in Arabic and English.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Software Project Manager

Valeo
12.2023 - Current
  • Currently managing a large-scale program of seven projects, ensuring on-time delivery, scope alignment, and budget control while driving cross-functional collaboration. Previously, successfully closed five medium-scale projects, optimizing resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Program & Project Management: Leading 8 concurrent projects, overseeing planning, execution, and risk management to ensure smooth delivery.
  • Successful Project Closures: Delivered five medium-scale projects within budget, scope, and schedule, ensuring seamless transitions and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Budget & Resource Optimization: Managing resource allocation, tracking expenditures, and providing quarterly financial forecasts.
  • Stakeholder and Customer Engagement: Presenting monthly project portfolio updates to the steering committee, and leading weekly customer meetings to ensure alignment.
  • Technical & Change Management: Collaborating with software delivery unit managers, managing change requests, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
  • Process Improvement & Mentorship: Implementing strategies to enhance project governance and delivery efficiency, while mentoring project coordinators for effective onboarding.
  • Key Skills:
  • Project & Program Management | Budget & Resource Optimization | Stakeholder & Customer Engagement | Risk & Change Management | Process Improvement | Agile & ASPICE Compliance

Software Project leader

Valeo
07.2021 - 12.2023
  • Led and managed medium-to-large automotive software projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and alignment with customer requirements and industry standards. Oversaw cross-functional teams, optimized resources, and ensured compliance with ASPICE and functional safety standards.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Planning & Execution: Defined project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing and maintaining detailed project plans covering schedules, resources, budgets, and risks.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Managed software, validation, and system teams, ensuring seamless execution and milestone achievement.
  • Stakeholder & Customer Management: Provided regular project updates to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  • Technical & Compliance Oversight: Ensured adherence to ASPICE, functional safety, and quality standards, supporting software development and validation processes.
  • Risk & Change Management: Identified potential risks and implemented mitigation plans while handling change requests effectively.

Project Coordinator

Valeo
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Designed validation strategies, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
  • Developed and executed test plans, cases, and automation scripts to verify software performance.
  • Developed an automation test framework, enhancing efficiency and test coverage.
  • Conducted safety white-box testing for AISL projects, ensuring compliance with functional safety requirements.
  • Analyzed test results, identified issues, and collaborated with development teams for resolution.
  • Mentored junior engineers, improving team capabilities and validation processes.

Senior System Validation Engineer

Valeo
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Led validation and testing activities for safety automotive software, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

System Validation Engineer

Valeo
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Designed validation strategies, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
  • Developed and executed test plans, cases, and automation scripts to verify software performance.
  • Developed an automation test framework, enhancing efficiency and test coverage.
  • Conducted safety white-box testing for AISL projects, ensuring compliance with functional safety requirements.
  • Analyzed test results, identified issues, and collaborated with development teams for resolution.
  • Mentored junior engineers, improving team capabilities, and validation processes.

Software Quality Engineer

ITWORX Education
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Worked on automation, security, and performance testing to ensure high-quality software releases.

Education

Bachelor - Computer and Information science

Ain Shams University
01.2011 - 01.2015

PMI-ACP (AGILE CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER) - undefined

NaviGrowth
09.2023 - 09.2023

Project management professional - undefined

Attic
09.2020 - 10.2020

Mastering MS Project - undefined

Riti
10.2020 - 11.2020

Skills

Resource scheduling

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Software Project Manager

Valeo
12.2023 - Current

PMI-ACP (AGILE CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER) - undefined

NaviGrowth
09.2023 - 09.2023

Software Project leader

Valeo
07.2021 - 12.2023

Mastering MS Project - undefined

Riti
10.2020 - 11.2020

Project management professional - undefined

Attic
09.2020 - 10.2020

Project Coordinator

Valeo
04.2020 - 08.2021

Senior System Validation Engineer

Valeo
04.2019 - 04.2020

System Validation Engineer

Valeo
06.2017 - 04.2019

Software Quality Engineer

ITWORX Education
06.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor - Computer and Information science

Ain Shams University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Asmaa QabeelSoftware Project Manager