SAMY EL BEHEIRY

IoT Projects & Operations Management Leader | PfMP® | PMP® | RMP®

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic Operations & Project Portfolio Management Leader with 12+ years of experience managing initiatives across IoT, Smart Mobility, Smart Healthcare, EDI Integration, Smart Construction and Digital Transformation. Proven success in delivering $90M+ projects in Logistics, SaaS, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Construction, Retail, Cosmetics, and Insurance, enhancing productivity and driving operational excellence aligning with business strategy.

Combining hands-on project execution expertise with portfolio governance, resource prioritization, and benefits realization strategies that align with organizational goals improving productivity by 18% and reduced operational costs by 14%.

Skills

Portfolio & Project Governance: PfMP-certified, PMO Establishment & Maturity Development, Risk-based prioritization, Benefits realization, Strategic Planning & Execution.
Project Management: PMP-certified, Project Lifecycle Management,Agile, Performance Dashboards, Cost, Scope, Schedule Control, Resource Optimization.
Risk Management: RMP-certified, Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Communications, Mitigation.
IoT & Systems Integration:Smart Mobility, Healthcare IoT, IVMS, Infant Protection Systems.
Operations Leadership: Solutions Delivery & Deployment, KPI-driven strategy, Cost Optimization, Resource Planning, Gamification bonus programs, Performance Analysis & Reporting.
Technical Expertise:ERP/SAP integration, EDI (AS2, X12, EDIFACT, JSON), APIs.
Tools:MS Project Teams, MATLAB, Slack, Odoo.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations Director

SaudiEx – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (July 2024 – Present)

Established the Project Management Office (PMO) to standardize project delivery and governance in alignment with PMI portfolio management standards (PfMP® framework).
Direct multi-project portfolios in IoT, Smart Mobility, and Healthcare ensuring strategic alignment and business value delivery for mega clients (e.g., Dallah Hospitals, Sadara, BMW, Range Rover, CAT, AVIS, Al Shalawy, Al Oyony), achieving 90%+ target success rate.
Improved operational productivity by 18% and achieved 14% cost optimization by restructuring workflows, redefining installation SOPs, and enhancing technician KPIs.
Oversee operations strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
Govern operational frameworks, prioritizing projects for ROI, Csat, and resource efficiency.
Designed and implemented performance-based and gamified bonus programs for 50+ staff.
Built comprehensive operational workflows and OLAs for installation, onboarding, and technical support.
Enhanced cross-departmental collaboration between field operations, project management, and customer success.

IoT Projects Manager

SaudiEx – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (December 2023 – June 2024)

Managed cross-functional teams to deliver IoT solutions, including Healthcare, IVMS Smart Mobility, and Infant Protection Systems across Saudi Arabia.
Applied portfolio management principles (prioritization, benefit mapping, and resource balancing) to optimize project outcomes.
Led planning, execution, and monitoring for IVMS and infant tracking projects, achieving 95% on time delivery.
Developed a comprehensive IoT Project Delivery Framework covering feasibility, hardware selection, installation SOPs, network validation, and performance auditing.
Developing RACI matrices and reporting templates for enhanced accountability and communication.
Utilized project management tools (MS Project, Slack, Teams) to streamline team collaboration.

Site Manager

Bastian Solutions – USA (August 2022 – December 2023)

Managed on-site deployment of automated warehouse and IoT-based logistics systems, integrating PLCs, smart sensors, and wireless tracking networks.
Delivered $80M automated and semi-automated warehouse solutions for Estee Lauder, Hugo Boss, and Chewy, improving operational throughput and compliance.
Achieved high project performance for complex logistics/material handling systems, ensuring safety, productivity, and effective communication, eliminating recurring issues.
Coordinated with client operations, IT infrastructure, and third-party vendors to integrate IoT devices with warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP platforms.
Supervised safety and training for all site teams, ensuring full adherence to operational standards.

Project Manager – EDI Projects

Tradeshift – USA (Remote) | Dec 2019 – August 2022

Led global EDI integration projects for enterprise clients such as Amazon, Liberty Mutual, Carrefour, UPS, etc.), managing end-to-end project delivery across multiple time zones ensuring seamless migrations and optimized operations.
Oversaw cross-functional delivery teams (developers, QA, and integration engineers), ensuring project alignment with technical and business requirements.
Applied PMI methodologies (scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management) to standardize project execution.
Conducted full testing, migration, and go-live support for partners, while providing real-time technical support and continuous post-deployment optimization.

Senior EDI Integration Engineer

Tradeshift – USA (Remote) (December 2018 – December 2019)

Delivered high-value integration projects for global corporations such as Amazon, HemaSource, Avery Dennison, Samsung, Delhaize, UPS, CVS, etc.
Designed and implemented EDI/ERP integrations using diverse message formats (EDIFACT, X12, JSON, UBL, IDOC, CSV, Excel, XML) and protocols (AS2, SMTP, FTP, OFTP, X400, API, VAN, PEPPOL).
Coordinated technical support, migration, and testing during live implementations to ensure business continuity.

EDI Integration Engineer

Babelway (Acquired by Tradeshift) – Belgium (Remote) (December 2016 – November 2018)

Developed and managed end-to-end EDI channels and ERP/SAP integrations, improving automation and client scalability.

R&D Engineer

Egyptian Air Force Research Center / AOI (April 2014–October 2016)

Developed GNC algorithms for UAVs, conducting flight simulations, communication tests, and aerial trials.
Utilized tools such as NI SBRIO, Compact RIO, LABVIEW, MATLAB/SIMULINK, and Visual Studio for algorithm development and testing.

IoT Engineer

Express Line Technology (August 2013 – March 2014)

Installed and supported Smart Mobility and Fleet Management systems for government and private sector clients.

EDUCATION

Master in Telecommunications Engineering (Menoufia University – Egypt | Ongoing)
Voice and Video over IP Diploma (National Telecommunication Institute – Egypt | 2016)
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering (Menoufia University – Egypt | 2013)