Samir Makarem
Change Practice Lead - Program Project Manager -change Management @Metrolinx
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WORK HISTORY
Change Practice Lead - Program Project Manager -change Management @Metrolinx
Toronto, ON, CA
Responsible and accountable to manage enhancements to Asset Management systems, Inventory & Purchasing management, and UX-UI user enhancements. Program includes six streams for over 10Million$.
EDUCATION
American University of Beirut
BEE, Engineering
University of Humanistic Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organizational Development, Strategy, Analysis,
American University of Beirut
MBA, Business
Schulich School of Business - York University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Complexity Theory: Strategy, Marketing, OD
SKILLS
ABOUT SAMIR MAKAREM
Pursuing Lean Six Sigma Certification. You can reach me at s•••••••@mail.comChange Management and Consulting Management roles in operational, strategic, technological and behavioral change projects. Define measurable stakeholder goals. Effective communication plans and strategy. Integration with project management and HR functions. Engaging with C-level executives as advisor to define vision and create roadmap for their strategy and Governance models.Project and Program Management responsibilities for ERP/ERM/CRM Projects, Budgeting, Scheduling, Resource Management and Quality of Activities ranging from 6 man-week initiatives to 24-months Projects. Extensive experience in the management of ERP projects and implementation methodologies. Leadership of diverse, Cross-Divisional Projects, System Integration and Deployment. Extensive experience in Development of Requirements using Solution Value Assessment methodologies, BPR, Management of Off-Shore Software Development. Knowledge in change management spans several methodologies from major consulting firms and organizations including:PMI (Agile), Oracle, SAP, Accenture, ADKAR (PROSCI), IBM and E&Y. Facilitating change and engaging with stakeholders based on systematic analysis of critical and buy-in practices that guarantee integrity and consistency within projects. Helping organizations during new implementations (IT and Non-IT), engaging with project managers and stakeholders to understand the impact of change and plan the stages to deliver the new processes with adequate training and a detailed transition plan. Organizational readiness assessment and adaptation have been key factors in assisting cut-over and production transitions.Specialties: Change Management, Innovation Process, Establishing Strategic Process, Project/Program Management, ERP, CRP, HRMS, Research
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