Description

Hussam holds a degree in Computer Science and a master's degree in Organizational Change Management, and has extensive experience in SAP ERP digital transformation. Having worked directly for 3 of the “Big IT solutions providers,” SAP, IBM (Global Business Services), Fujitsu Technologies Middle East, Deloitte & Touch Middle East, and EY MENA

Hussam has regional experience leading large & complex ERP Programs, digital transformation programs, and value realization in Retail, FMCG, Government and Public Sector, Oil and gas, Energy and Power, and enterprise asset management, spanning various geographies, especially the Middle East.

He leverages his leadership experience, process improvement expertise, outstanding project management skills, technology roadmaps, and experience with enterprise solutions to positively impact the bottom line.

Hussam is a recognized leader in executing major transformational ERP initiatives and organizational change management, leading teams with hundreds of employees.

He is fluent in Arabic (his native language) and English and is PROSI Certified in Organizational Change Management.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai (up to 50km)

Aramco - Arabian Drilling – Khobar KSA
Head of SAP Programs – Acting CIO
December 2023 - Today (2 years and 6 months)
• Lead S/4HANA, SF, Concur, Fieldglass, GRC, and SAC: Own the end-to-end transformation journey from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery across all program phases.
• Lead end-to-end SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration.
• Oversee solution design, build, testing, training, and go-live.
• Manage SAP project teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Handle budgets, resources, and project governance.
• Integrate automation, RPA, and AI-driven tools into the SAP environment.
• Report to senior leadership and manage executive-level stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure delivery on scope, time, and cost.
• Acting CIO: lead the organization's IT strategy transformation for the next 5 years
• Change Management Lead the overall organizational change management and implement change management strategies that ensure organizational readiness for the transition to S/4HANA, fostering a positive transformation culture.
• Value Assurance & Realization: Collaborate with C-level executives, department heads, and cross-functional teams to ensure
EY MENA Dubai
SAP Head of Delivery
January 2023 - December 2023 (11 months)
United Arab Emirates
• Lead, direct, and manage the SAP TRM implementation and customer support programs.
• Restructure of the SAP program governance. 300+ team members.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the Program Manager's office for customer and internal projects.
• Oversee solution design, build, testing, training, and go-live.
• Manage SAP project teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Handle budgets, resources, and project governance
Deloitte Middle East
Director – SAP Consulting
October 2020 - September 2021 (11 months)
United Arab Emirates
• Lead all aspects of SAP ERP and digital transformation engagements and delivery; Build the Deloitte ERP delivery team for SAP implementation and transformation.
• Drive effective implementation strategies based on valid, customer-specific technology value propositions.
• Lead in delivering multimillion-dollar digital transformation programs for clients to enhance existing stable core and innovative businesses.
• Provide visionary leadership for >= $10 million SAP Solutions for multiple industries in GCC.
• Present field demonstration for SAP solutions and connect with CIOs & and executives in the ME & GCC
• Hire, coach, train, and lead a high-caliber and diverse team of professional project managers, architects & consultants who will provide the enterprise with a cloud solutions platform and data architecture expertise.
• Build and maintain strong networks internally and externally to maximize Deloitte's integrated service delivery capabilities tomeet client needs.
• Proactively build and grow a team culture focusing on successful and enduring customer and partner relationships.