Mahdy Faiz

Results-driven Director with 20+ years' experience leading transformative data, AI, digital, and e-commerce programmes that drive measurable business outcomes and operational excellence. Blends strategic foresight with hands-on expertise in project management, agile methodologies, and resource optimization to ensure seamless delivery of complex initiatives. Renowned for building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement. Excels at stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and delivering actionable roadmaps and solutions that enable executive decision-making and success in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

MSP, PMP, Prince2, P3M3, P3O, ITIL, Scrum, LeSS, SAFe, TOGAF, Axelos Change Management Institute.

• Master’s degree, math, economics, and computing, University of Liège
• University of Cambridge ESOL qualification

• MSP
• Prince2
• PMP
• PMI ACP
• PMI CAPM
• Scrum
• Kanban
• Six Sigma
• TOGAF
• AWS
• Axelos Change Management
• ITIL
• LeSS
• SAFe
• DevSecOps
• P3M3
• P3O

• Programme Manager Data Contract, ARUP, 11/01/23, Now, Spearheading the end-to-end execution of global programmes, integrating parallel projects and deploying innovative data roadmaps and a Lakehouse., Enhanced operational efficiencies and empowered 12,000 users with advanced AI, advanced analytics, and BI., Drove the successful regional adoption of a new data culture, achieving operational excellence through strategic business and technology transformation., Designed robust governance, streamlined multi-programme execution, supervised delivery managers, and ensured smooth transition to BAU., Revamped programme framework and execution, yielding tangible additional value, reduced costs, and better business outcomes., Collaborated closely with the C-level and various stakeholders to design actionable roadmaps, driving strategic and tactical initiatives forward with measurable impact.
• Programme Director Data, VALTECH, 06/01/22, 01/31/23, Directed the execution of high-value portfolios (over £12M), managing complex projects concurrently across various industries in the data domain., Led the successful delivery of complex data platforms and advanced analytics, driving comprehensive digital transformations., Instituted robust data governance and cultivated a data-driven culture, resulting in significant operational cost efficiencies and revenue growth., Led the end-to-end design and execution of robust governance frameworks, structuring programme delivery to significantly enhance efficiency., Upheld fiscal integrity across programmes, consistently meeting or exceeding budget and margin targets through meticulous financial management and cost control., Led cross-functional teams to excel in program delivery and BAU operations, using transformative leadership to improve performance and results.
• Programme Director Data, WUNDERMAN THOMPSON COMMERCE, 11/01/19, 06/30/22, Delivered seamless execution of elaborate data and digital transformation programmes, encompassing diverse parallel projects (£9M+), spanning multiple industries, and organizations., Implemented data roadmaps, and MarTech platforms enhancing e-commerce solutions., Increased marketing ROI and reduced costs by 4-7%, while ensuring optimal performance and scalability of technology and operating models., Designed and implemented a strong governance and delivery controls., Crafted compelling proposals and rigorous business cases, enhancing informed decision-making and stakeholder consensus., Pioneered agile methodologies, exceeding C-level expectations and accelerating value creation.
• Programme Director Data, FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY, 10/01/17, 11/30/19, Led transformative £12M+ programmes of concurrent projects for the FCA and Bank of England, significantly enhancing data, analytics, and BI capabilities for 1,600 supervisors managing 55,000 firms., Spearheaded negotiations and conducted ROI analyses for procurement., Successfully led a change programme, transitioning 2,000 personnel to a new Operating Model in supervision and market oversight., Designed robust programme governance, aligning outcomes with objectives and boosted delivery effectiveness., Directed budgeting, finance, and contracts; developed investment cases; managed vendors; and strategized public cloud programme operations., Managed project managers, teams, and third-party; enhanced PMO capabilities; seamlessly transitioned projects into BAU whilst supporting adoption.
• Head of Delivery Data, TEG, 10/01/15, 09/30/17, Delivered mission-critical technology and change portfolios (£14M+), propelling the CEO’s transformation agenda forward within data and digital innovation., Implemented CMS, DSP, DMP, and analytics, boosting marketing revenue., Led big data deployment across markets, increasing advertising revenue by 15% via behavioural analysis and data points., Developed and executed investment strategies in collaboration with C-level executives, achieving on-time, within-budget completions through meticulous planning and risk control., Directed a global cross-functional team, managed budgets (CAPEX, OPEX), and fostered a culture of collaboration, improvement, and accountability., Led major change initiatives, collaborating with executives, marketing teams, and partners to devise and execute successful go-to-market strategies.
• Delivery Director data, BROOKFIELD, 07/01/12, 09/30/15, Led and enhanced the delivery function across two global regions, directing the execution of a high impact £18M+ portfolio focused on data and digital transformation., Successfully implemented enterprise CRM, data roadmaps, analytics, and website UI/UX enhancements across five international markets, boosting profits by 7% and positively impacting 300 customers., Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, aligning delivery outcomes with corporate goals and OKRs., Enhanced outcomes, business adoption, and customer satisfaction through strict governance and improved operational efficiency, achieving cost reductions., Skilfully transitioned projects from waterfall to agile, optimizing IT and business strategies across domains and international regions.
• Head of Analytics, UBS, 06/01/09, 07/31/12, Led cross-functional teams to support critical business challenges, delivering insights through enhanced governance and analytics., Drove improvements in operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.
• Head of Business Intelligence, SAP BUSINESSOBJECTS, 02/01/03, 06/30/09, Directed global data teams in developing and executing data strategies and projects (data warehouse, ETL, Business Intelligence, analytics) driving business objectives and efficiency targets across several industries.