Zaid Abbasi
Project Planning and Control @De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Project Planning and Control @De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
Calgary, AB, CA
As part of the Project Management Office, I bridge data, people, and process to drive effective planning and delivery across De Havilland’s aircraft programs. My role combines analytics, systems expertise, and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects run smoothly from planning through execution. ERP Super User: Acted as a super user for the Project module during system rollout — trained ~50 users across departments, created step-by-step guides, conducted smoke testing, and resolved post–go-live issues to stabilize adoption. Data-Driven Insights: Partnered with PMs and leaders to design and refine reporting dashboards, improving visibility into project performance and operational KPIs. Process Optimization: Supported the standardization of project setup, budgeting, and change control workflows within the PMO to enhance consistency and reduce manual errors. Governance & Control: Collaborated with project managers and functional leads to ensure alignment with project baselines, forecasts, and risk management frameworks. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identified gaps in system workflows and proposed enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience.
EDUCATION
Institute of Business Administration
BBA, Finance
Institute of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain, Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT ZAID ABBASI
Bridging Data, People & Strategy to Deliver Scalable Tech SolutionsWith over a decade of cross-functional experience in tech-enabled industries—ranging from SaaS, aviation, and e-commerce to travel platforms—I specialize in translating complex business needs into data-driven strategies and scalable products. Currently driving value at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, I leverage my expertise in Project Management, ERP Implementation, and Stakeholder Alignment to support enterprise-level program execution and continuous improvement initiatives.Previously, I held senior product and project roles at leading firms like Alibaba Group, and Delivery Hero, where I launched high-impact features, and optimized customer experience across diverse markets. Core Strengths:Agile/Scrum, SDLC & Stakeholder Management | Project ManagementSaaS Product Development | Customer Experience Design | GDS (Flight Booking)KPI Dashboards | Process Automation | Risk Management My unique value lies in my ability to operate at the intersection of business insight, operational execution, and product innovation. Whether leading cross-functional teams or diving deep into data models, I focus on aligning business goals with user-centric solutions that scale.Let’s connect if you\'re building something impactful in tech, aviation, or SaaS—or if you’re looking to collaborate on solving real-world challenges with smart, adaptable strategies.
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