Ali Abukar

About Ali Abukar

I\'m experienced project leader who manages complex, matrixed initiatives end-to-end—initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing to deliver safe, efficient, and cost‑effective results that maximize customer satisfaction.Key strengths:I provide leadership, direction, training, and coordination across cross‑functional teams.Maintain project transparency and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, peers) to support informed business decisions.Balance safety, schedule, cost, and risk while driving continuous improvement to increase quality and optimize value delivery.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   American Electric Power

   Oct 2020 — Present · US

   Senior project manager who plans, organizes, directs, and delivers complex projects and outages in a matrix environment using Waterfall and Agile approaches. Emphasizes Zero Harm safety, schedule and budget control, clear stakeholder communication, vendor/contract management, team leadership, and continuous improvement to realize project benefits and maximize customer satisfaction.Core responsibilities / strengths• Project delivery: Lead end-to-end project activities—initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close with proficiency in multiple PM methodologies.• Safety & compliance: Enforce the AEP System Safety Process and promote a Zero Harm culture for employees and contractors.• Schedule & budget management: Develop and manage project/outage plans, schedules, and budgets; reallocate funds as needed to meet objectives.• Communication & stakeholder engagement: Lead planning sessions and status updates; produce clear written and oral reports and stakeholder presentations.• Team leadership & development: Supervise and mentor project managers and sub teams; provide training and constructive challenge to improve performance.• Procurement & contracts: Create procurement plans, manage RFPs and bid evaluations, negotiate contracts, and oversee vendor performance and quality.• Continuous improvement: Drive improvements to designs, systems, processes, schedules, and costs to optimize value and quality.• Closeout & benefits realization: Lead project closeouts and analyze outcomes against objectives and benefits.• Standards & program management: Apply AEP project management standards and manage assigned programs.

Education

• Franklin University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Northeastern University

  BS