Zulkairi Said
IT Project Management & Operations Manager
Cyberjaya, MY.About
Highly accomplished Manager with a proven background in IT Project Management and Operations within the Financial and Visa Application sectors. Expertise spans end-to-end process optimization, strategic project delivery, and leveraging technical acumen to drive efficiency and achieve significant cost savings. A proactive and results-oriented professional dedicated to excellence and impactful organizational growth.
Work
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Summary
Managed the full lifecycle launch and operation of a multi-country visa application center, driving efficiency and achieving significant cost savings.
Highlights
Led the successful launch of a multi-country visa application center (Germany, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden) within allocated budget, achieving 10% average savings on project costs.
Boosted team productivity by 15% through the implementation of collaborative tools and targeted training sessions to improve overall work efficiency.
Achieved 85% visa processing accuracy by developing and implementing a quality control program that proactively identified and corrected application errors before submission.
Reduced visa rejection rates by 25% by establishing a comprehensive application review process and improved compliance with visa regulations by 20% through regular training and monitoring.
Decreased IT Total Resolution Time (TRT) by 65% by providing critical ground support and collaborating with the regional IT Manager to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
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Summary
Coordinated complex projects and programs within a financial institution, optimizing processes and deploying critical IT systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Highlights
Increased executive meeting participation by 40% by strategically resolving scheduling conflicts among HODs and the CEO.
Enhanced program efficiency, achieving a 20% increase in throughput by implementing process improvements, automating administrative tasks, and deploying a knowledge management system.
Improved project quality by 20% through a robust quality control program that proactively identified and resolved issues, coordinating all phases of multiphase projects.
Boosted utilization of SharePoint and Project Portfolio Management by 70% for comprehensive project tracking and documentation, optimizing scheduling and resource allocation with Microsoft Project.
Developed SharePoint Workflow Automation Modules, streamlining internal processes and ensuring document compliance within the bank.
Education
Languages
English
German
Malay
Skills
Operation Management
Operation Management, VISA.
Project & Program Management
Project & Program Management.
Procurement Management
Procurement Management.
Change Management
Change Management.
IT Strategy & Governance
IT Strategy & Governance.
Project & Business Analysis
Project & Business Analysis.
SharePoint Content Management
SharePoint Content Management, Service Desk.
SharePoint DMS
SharePoint DMS.
Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management, ITIL.
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office Suite, O365.
SDLC
SDLC, Software Development Lifecycle.
Service Now
Service Now.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams.
Active Directory
Active Directory.