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SAMAA ABDUL GHANY ZAHRA

SAMAA ABDUL GHANY ZAHRA

Cairo

Summary

Dynamic Product Owner / senior project manager with a proven track record at TTG Technology, adept at driving ERP product vision and managing cross-functional teams. Expert in backlog management and stakeholder engagement, delivering high-impact solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in Agile methodologies and change management, ensuring successful project outcomes and user adoption.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Owner – ERP Systems

TTG Technology
Cairo
01.2025 - Current
  • Defined and owned the ERP product vision, roadmap, and release strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Gathered, analyzed, and prioritized business requirements from Finance, Operations, PMO, Vendors, and Sales teams.
  • Created user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity for development and QA teams.
  • Managed and continuously refined the product backlog based on business value, urgency, and dependencies.
  • Led sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and UAT activities.
  • Collaborated with developers, QA, ERP consultants, and business stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
  • Oversaw ERP releases and deployments with minimal business disruption.
  • Ensured compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and data governance standards.
  • Supported change management, user training, documentation, and adoption activities.
  • Monitored system performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement and optimization.

Senior Localization Project Manager

The Translation Gate
Cairo
01.2024 - Current
  • Planned and delivered large-scale localization projects across multiple languages and clients.
  • Developed detailed project plans covering scope, timelines, cost, and resources.
  • Led cross-functional teams of translators, editors, reviewers, and vendors.
  • Implemented quality assurance frameworks to ensure linguistic accuracy and consistency.
  • Managed client communication, expectations, and escalations.
  • Optimized localization workflows to improve turnaround time and cost efficiency.
  • Managed vendor performance, onboarding, and evaluations.

Project Planner (US Zone)

The Translation Gate
Cairo
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Created detailed project schedules, Gantt charts, and delivery plans.
  • Identified project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinated with global teams to ensure alignment on scope and milestones.
  • Supported leadership with progress tracking and reporting.

Localization Department Manager

JTS Agency
Cairo
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Led and scaled the localization department, managing teams, workflows, and quality standards.
  • Mentored and trained translators and project managers.
  • Reviewed and approved final deliverables before client submission.
  • Oversaw client onboarding, scope definition, and delivery execution.
  • Coordinated invoicing, POs, and post-delivery support.

Software Project Manager

JTS Agency
Cairo
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed software development and web projects from initiation to closure.
  • Defined project scope, schedules, budgets, and success criteria.
  • Led technical teams delivering custom software, website development, and SEO projects.
  • Conducted risk assessments and ensured delivery within constraints.
  • Maintained strong client relationships and satisfaction.

Business Strategist

Sano Learn for Publishing & Distribution
Cairo
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed eLearning and digital publishing projects end-to-end.
  • Coordinated with SMEs, designers, developers, and authors.
  • Oversaw eBook and Kindle publishing workflows.
  • Ensured quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.

Education

Master’s Degree -

Ain Shams University
01.2026

Special Diploma - Linguistics

Ain Shams University

General Diploma - English Language

Ain Shams University

Bachelor’s Degree - English Language

Ain Shams University

Skills

  • Product Ownership
  • Product Roadmaps
  • ERP Systems
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • SDLC
  • Backlog Management
  • User Stories
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Client Management
  • UAT
  • Release Management
  • Risk Management
  • Change Management
  • Localization Technology
  • TMS
  • Vendor Management
  • Resource Management
  • Process Optimization
  • KPI Tracking
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Certification

  • CSPO – Certified Scrum Product Owner, 2025
  • Project Management (PMP Track), Google
  • Lean Six Sigma, University System of Georgia
  • Google AI Essentials
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
  • Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence
  • Microsoft Planner
  • Linguistic Prompt Design, RWS
  • TEFL Diploma, Notting Hill College

Personal Information

Title: Senior Product Owner | ERP & Enterprise Systems | Senior Project Manager

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Arabic, Native
  • English, Fluent
  • French, Fluent

Earlier Experience

  • Translation Office Manager, Nile Translation Services
  • Translator / Editor (AR-EN-FR), Nile Translation Services
  • English Teacher, Alsun Language Schools

Timeline

Product Owner – ERP Systems

TTG Technology
01.2025 - Current

Senior Localization Project Manager

The Translation Gate
01.2024 - Current

Project Planner (US Zone)

The Translation Gate
01.2024 - 03.2024

Localization Department Manager

JTS Agency
01.2021 - 01.2024

Software Project Manager

JTS Agency
01.2021 - 01.2024

Business Strategist

Sano Learn for Publishing & Distribution
01.2020 - 01.2021

Master’s Degree -

Ain Shams University

Special Diploma - Linguistics

Ain Shams University

General Diploma - English Language

Ain Shams University

Bachelor’s Degree - English Language

Ain Shams University
SAMAA ABDUL GHANY ZAHRA