Khalid AlsofanAI Transformation & Portfolio Leadership · AI Programs & Initiatives · Enterprise Transformation · PMO Governance
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AI Transformation & Portfolio LeadershipAI Programs & InitiativesEnterprise TransformationPMO Governance

KhalidAlsofan

Turning strategy into execution, data into intelligence, and AI into measurable business value.

10+
years leading technology portfolios & PMOs
5
technology portfolios led
SAR 150M+
combined portfolio value
6
GCC member states connected by one data-exchange platform
StrategyTechnologyExecution

02/07Executive identity

Where strategy, technology and execution meet.

For more than ten years I have led technology portfolios and PMOs across the Saudi government and the GCC — five portfolios worth over SAR 150M. I work where strategy, technology and execution meet, building the governance, teams and delivery discipline that turn ambitious initiatives into impact.

Areas of focus

  • AI Strategy & Governance
  • PMO Setup & Maturity
  • Portfolio Management
  • Enterprise Transformation
  • Executive Reporting

What I bring

  1. 01

    PMO & portfolio leadership

    Built and run the PMO at the GCC Customs Union Authority: governance framework, operating model, KPIs and executive dashboards.

  2. 02

    AI programs & products

    Led a portfolio of AI products and initiatives, from use-case definition and business requirements through stakeholder alignment, delivery and adoption.

  3. 03

    Large-scale technology delivery

    Two Uptime Tier III data centers, a GCC-wide customs data-exchange platform, and Enterprise Architecture, ECM, cybersecurity and ERP programs.

  4. 04

    Digital transformation

    Led the Digital Transformation & Digital Culture strategy at the Ministry of Communications and IT; chaired KKU's Research, Development & Innovation Committee.

  5. 05

    Leadership

    Lead cross-functional teams of 40 and coordinate executives, vendors and multiple government entities so decisions get made and value gets delivered.

03/07Career journey

From craft to command.

  1. 2025–now

    Portfolio command

    AI transformation leads the agenda: AI programs and initiatives, AI strategy and governance, run with PMO discipline.

    Senior Portfolio ManagerGCC Customs Union Authority · May 2025 — Present
    • Leading the establishment and operationalization of the PMO: governance framework, operating model, methodologies and standardized processes.
    • Developing project and portfolio performance frameworks, KPIs, dashboards and executive reporting.
    • Leading the technology portfolio and aligning digital-transformation initiatives with organizational priorities.
    • Providing executive leadership with portfolio insights and recommendations for informed decisions.
    ERP Project ManagerTech Trans Co · Apr 2026 — Present

  2. 2023–2025

    Ministry-level transformation

    Managed an AI product from use case to adoption, alongside the ministry's Digital Transformation & Digital Culture strategy.

    PMO Team LeaderMinistry of Communications and Information Technology · Jan 2025 — May 2025
    Senior Project ManagerMinistry of Communications and Information Technology · Mar 2023 — May 2025
    • Led CAPEX, initiative and innovation projects.
    • Managed an AI product, from use-case definition and business requirements through stakeholder alignment, delivery and adoption.
    • Led the Digital Transformation & Digital Culture strategy project.
    • Enterprise Architecture (EOT), Enterprise Content Management, IT infrastructure and IT security programs.

  3. 2022–2023

    Strategy & governance

    Chaired the committee driving adoption of emerging technologies at King Khalid University.

    CIO AdvisorKing Khalid University · Apr 2023 — Dec 2023
    • Aligned projects with strategy; budgeting and planning for the PMO.
    Chairman, Research, Development & Innovation CommitteeKing Khalid University · Sep 2022 — Apr 2023
    • Adoption of emerging technologies and innovation methodology.
    Member, DGA Policies CommitteeKing Khalid University · Aug 2022 — Apr 2023
    • Qiyas 2022 digital-government measurement.
    Strategic ConsultantNon-profit organization · Jan 2022 — Aug 2022

  4. 2021–2023

    Building infrastructure

    Senior IT Project ManagerKing Khalid University · Aug 2021 — Apr 2023
    • Established KKU's new Uptime Tier III data center — facilities, power, cooling, passive and active.
    • Established the new Uptime Tier III data center for KKU Medical City.
    • IBS-DAS, data management, and the King Khalid University Prize platform.
    • Firewall rollout across all 25 KKU branches and headquarters.
    • Hospital Information System at KKU Medical City; software licensing for core IT assets.
    • Prepared and reviewed IT bids and proposals, including ISO 20000, unified admission and scholarship systems.

  5. 2017–2018

    Into technology

    IT Project ManagerKing Khalid University · Jan 2017 — Jul 2018
    • Portal and services, attendance system, data-center rebuild (assistant), branch IT infrastructure, digital authentication office.

  6. 2011–2017

    The client side

    Account ManagerRage Co. · May 2011 — May 2017

  7. 2007–2016

    The craft

    Designer & PhotographerFreelance · Apr 2007 — Dec 2016

04/07Expertise ecosystem

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05/07Selected impact

Outcomes on the record.

Technology portfolios worth over SAR 150M

Led five technology portfolios across the Saudi government and the GCC.

  1. A PMO built from the ground upCustoms Union Authority

    Built and run the PMO at the GCC Customs Union Authority — governance framework, operating model, KPIs and executive dashboards.

  2. 6

    GCC-wide Customs Data Exchange

    Delivered the customs data-exchange platform connecting all six GCC member states.

  3. 2

    Uptime Tier III data centers deliveredKing Khalid University

    King Khalid University and its Medical City — facilities, power, cooling, passive and active infrastructure.

  4. Digital Transformation & Digital Culture strategyMCIT

    Led the strategy project at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

  5. AI products, from use case to adoption

    Led a portfolio of AI products and initiatives through requirements, stakeholder alignment, delivery and adoption.

  6. Stakeholder management at national and GCC level

    Aligned stakeholders across MCIT for the Enterprise Architecture project, and across the GCC member states for the customs data-exchange platform.

  7. 40

    Delivery teams led to results

    Lead cross-functional teams of 40, building the governance and delivery discipline that turn ambitious initiatives into impact.

06/07Credentials

Education, certifications, courses.

Education

  • Master of Science, Data AnalyticsRobert Morris UniversityFocus on AI strategy, AI governance, machine learning and predictive analytics.
  • Bachelor's degree, Computer EngineeringKing Khalid University
  • George Mason University

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP)
  • Accredited Tier Design (ATD)
  • Certified KPI Professional
  • ITIL v4 Foundation

Courses

  • Microsoft Azure AI
  • AI at Board
  • Introduction to Smart Cities and Buildings

07/07Connect

Let's talk about what comes next.

Always open to conversations about AI-driven transformation, PMO leadership and Vision 2030 initiatives.

khalbinsaeed@gmail.com
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