Waqas Mahmood
Director of Operations @Dexis
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations @Dexis
Arlington, VA, US
Offer strategic guidance and leadership oversight to the Operations Team. Spearhead the dissemination and implementation of corporate and field-level policies, resources, and procedures as required for change management and seamless integration. Direct special projects and initiatives demanding cross-functional collaboration and change management to optimize project performance, expertly identify, manage, and mitigate project and corporate-level risks, and reinforce Division-level strategies and objectives.
EDUCATION
Preston University
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT WAQAS MAHMOOD
Dynamic senior-level professional with over 20 years of diversified experience leading global operations and cross-functional initiatives with a successful track record of managing multimillion-dollar programs up to $330 million, supporting teams in excess of 500 people, in multi-country locations, cultivating relationships, and driving organizational growth and performance and enhancing operational efficiency. Successful leveraging of strategic insights to optimize operations, deliver results, and increase operational efficiency for organizations in complex, conflict and post-war environments, including humanitarian assistance and reconstruction activities. Recognized for strong leadership in project management, business development, and managing cross-functional teams. Expert skills in successful stakeholder engagement, spearheading high-impact initiatives, and ensuring operational efficiency and delivering results.Leadership roles span Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Southeast Asia, Central America, and the Eastern Caribbean, working on programs funded by USAID, State, OTI, CIDA, EU and the World Bank. Country Experience Afghanistan, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guyana, Honduras, Iraq, Jordan, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Somalia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen, ZambiaRemote Country Management Experience China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, and MoroccoCore CompetenciesClient & Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiations & Relationship Building, Compliance and Risk Management, Optimizing Operations, Customer-Centric Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-MakingLeadership and Sound Decision-Making Skills, Change Management & Process Improvement, Vendor & Contract Management, and Excellent People Skills.
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