Rasha Ashour
Principal Project Manager
Cairo
Summary
Principal Project Manager with 18+ years in Software Development field, with experience leading cross-functional teams in the successful execution of large-scale and complex projects. Detail-oriented team player, gifted at meeting tight deadlines and driving business opportunities. Highly proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, as well as risk management and change management. Strong communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong project management skills and extensive knowledge in software analysis, design, and development concepts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Principal Project Manager
Link Development
- Developed strong working relationships with clients through consistent communication and commitment to delivering exceptional results
- Collaborated effectively with clients for requirement gathering, translating their vision into actionable project objectives
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clearly defined milestones, facilitating timely progress tracking and risk mitigation
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives
- Facilitated regular status meetings with stakeholders for updates on project progress, addressing concerns proactively to maintain momentum towards goals achievement
- Conducted periodic briefings/status updates for executives and steering committee members to hold them accountable for facilitating mitigation of risks and resolution of escalated issues
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of high-stake projects within budget and timeline constraints
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients
- Established clear performance expectations for team members, resulting in increased accountability and ownership of project outcomes
- Executed comprehensive post-project evaluations to draw insights for future improvements in process execution and team performance metrics
- Introduced innovative problem-solving techniques within team that led to resolution of complex challenges in timely manner
- Managed internal product delivery by ensuring Product owner and cross-functional teams have clear communication and understanding of requirements, milestones, and delivery timelines
- Worked with internal cross functional managers/teams to prioritize multiple and conflicting priorities
- Assisted Pre-Sales on new business opportunities by preparing and reviewing proposals in terms of scope, efforts, and pricing
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
- Instituted standardized documentation practices across all projects, enhancing information accessibility for team members and stakeholders alike.
PROJECT MANAGER/BUSINESS ANALYST
iSource Company
08.2009 - 04.2017
- Interact extensively with national or multinational clients (MENA, EE) during project lifetime
- Responsible for scoping, estimating, and planning projects
- Manage project risks and ensure meeting project milestones and deadlines
- Control project in terms of budget, change requests, dependencies, and actions
- Report project to different stakeholders (customers and management) Participate in all phases of development life cycle for assigned projects to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
- Facilitate prioritizing and communicating functional and technical requirements of projects to development team
- Track and lead project team members and follow-up on their work
- Understand clients' operations and systems and identify client organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement
- Responsible for gathering detailed business and technical requirements and participating in definitions of business rules and data standards
- Translate business processes and requirements of client into highly business/technical specifications documents with help of Wireframes, Use cases and UML diagrams
- Review detailed system test plans, system test cases and assist in User Acceptance Test (UAT) Determine potential solutions and participate in feasibility test for both technical and business compatibility.
Senior Software Developer
iSource Company
07.2005 - 08.2009
Technical Support Engineer
Macrocell Company
04.2005 - 06.2005
Education
B.Sc. Computer Engineering - Computer and Systems Department
Ain Shams University
01.2004 -
Secondary, Preparatory and Primary education - undefined
Notre Dame Des Apotres (French)
01.1999 -
Diploma of French language - undefined
Le Conseil D' Administration De L'Alliance Française
01.1997 -
Skills
Requirements Gathering
Idea Development and Brainstorming
Decision-Making
Detail Oriented
Multitasking Abilities
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Work Planning and Prioritization
Teamwork and Collaboration Adaptability and Flexibility
Technical Presentations
Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
Certified Scrum Master – Scrum Alliance (2019)
Professional Exposure
- Software Development
- Digital Transformation
- Agile / Waterfall Methodologies
- Project Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Project Scheduling
- Cross-functional team Management
- Business Analysis
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Scope Management
- Resource Allocation
- Quality Management
- Cost Management
- Project Control & Reporting
- Performance monitoring
- Project Closure
- Program Management
- Object-Oriented Analysis & Design
- Integration Management
Business Exposure
- E-Service Automation
- Middleware & Systems Integration
- Mobile Apps
- GIS
- Intranet/ Internet Portals
- Workflow Management
- Data Warehousing
- Distribution Management
- Media Streaming
- Pharma Sales Force Automation
- E-Payments
- Data Migration
- Hosting & Cloud Platforms
- CRM
- Reporting & Data Visualization
- Vehicle Tracking
- Postal Management
- Content Management
References
Available Upon Request
Projects
Al Baraka Bank TeamBeats Intranet Portal Ministry of Justice, Economic Courts Internet Portal General Authority of Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), AIPA Portal General Authority of Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), G2G Integration with Gov. Entities General Authority of Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), Free Zones Services Automation General Authority of Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), Investment Map Portal Revamp General Authority of Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), Financial Statements Service Automation General Authority of Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), Conflict Resolutions Services Automation General Authority of Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), FDI and Security Checks Services General Authority of Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), Mobile Apps Ministry of Investment (MIIC), Investment Map Portal Ministry of Investment (MIIC), GAFI Automation Project Ministry of Investment (MIIC), GAFI Databases Migration and Consolidation Project Ministry of Electricity, Data Consolidation and Verification Project ITIDA Internet Portals Ministry of Education (MOE) Notification System and Mobile Apps Ministry of Education (MOE) Directorates SharePoint Portal Hagat Emergency System and Mobile Apps Ta3mal SMS Service System Alex Bank Know Your Customer System Allergan (MENA, EE) Distributor Markets Employee and Communication System EgyServ Postal Management System Procter & Gamble Egypt VTT Tracking System Allergan (MENA, EE) Pharmaceutical Sales Force Automation Solution (Phase I & Phase II) Al-Ahram Newspaper Video Streaming Solution Al-Ahram Newspaper Online Classified Ads Solution Al-Ahram Newspaper Internet Radio Solution Procter & Gamble EE Golden and Platinum Solution BNP Paribas Bank List Serafa Solution VICP System for Procter & Gamble (MENA & EE) Matrix System for Procter & Gamble Saudi Spider Workflow System for Procter & Gamble Saudi Graduation Project (2004) with Grade Excellent: GIS Project (Geographical Information System)
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER/BUSINESS ANALYST
iSource Company
08.2009 - 04.2017
Senior Software Developer
iSource Company
07.2005 - 08.2009
Technical Support Engineer
Macrocell Company
04.2005 - 06.2005
B.Sc. Computer Engineering - Computer and Systems Department
Ain Shams University
01.2004 -
Secondary, Preparatory and Primary education - undefined
Notre Dame Des Apotres (French)
01.1999 -
Diploma of French language - undefined
Le Conseil D' Administration De L'Alliance Française
01.1997 -
Principal Project Manager
Link Development