AHMED ALMEHAIRBI

AHMED ALMEHAIRBI

MANAGER – PEOPLE ENABLEMENT

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Profile summary

Enterprise strategy and PMO leader with 12+ years of experience driving organizational transformation, performance improvement, and workforce enablement. Proven track record of delivering 10 to 15 percent operational efficiency gains and reducing reporting cycles by 20 percent through robust governance frameworks, automated executive dashboards, and AI-driven analytics. Expert in aligning corporate strategy with execution, scaling PMO capabilities, and implementing automation.

Key skills

DataAnalytics Excel Power BI Automation
FinanceBudgeting Forecasting Reporting
OperationsProcess Improvement Planning Execution Workflow Design OKRs KPI

Professional experience

Manager – People EnablementSep 2025 - Present
(DoF)Department of Finance

Spearheading People Enablement strategy and transformation initiatives within the Department of Finance. Driving automation of HR KPIs, developing dashboards, and tracking performance across divisions. Establishing governance frameworks for workforce planning, recruitment SLAs, and learning KPIs. Implementing AI and automation use cases aligned with Oracle Fusion Cloud transition.

  • Led AI Champions initiative to enhance HR capabilities.
  • Drove workshops to foster organisational enablement.
  • Developed frameworks that improved people experience and recruitment efficiency.
Manager Performance Management and SustainabilityJun 2025 - Sep 2025
Dragon Oil

Integrated performance management and sustainability into corporate strategy within the Executive Office. Developed executive dashboards, an ESG roadmap and materiality assessments to prioritise initiatives and drive annual performance improvements. - Established a corporate sustainability framework and conducted materiality assessments to align ESG efforts with business priorities. - Designed CEO/Board executive dashboards for consolidated performance and ESG reporting. - Facilitated strategic retreats and advised on governance, risk and corporate planning to embed sustainability into operations.

Head of Performance ManagementAug 2021 - Jun 2025
Dragon Oil

PMO Department | Oversaw performance management at Dragon Oil, optimising business operations and enhancing efficiency. Developed strategies to improve key performance metrics, driving sustainable growth. Collaborated with leadership to align performance objectives with strategic goals, fostering a results-oriented culture. Utilised data insights to refine processes and ensure consistent target achievement.

  • Implemented frameworks improving operational efficiency by 10%.
  • Developed KPI tracking systems enhancing decision-making.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, reducing turnaround time by 20%.
  • Designed training programs supporting team development.
Senior Performance Management SpecialistMay 2020 - Aug 2021
Dragon Oil

PMO Department | Enhanced enterprise performance management to align corporate objectives with operational execution. Drove KPI refinement, performance analysis, and reporting improvements for data-driven decision-making. Built tools and frameworks that strengthened strategic planning and monitoring. Contributed to scaling PMO from one to three divisions through restructuring and governance framework development.

  • Refined corporate KPIs for improved accuracy and usability.
  • Developed performance analysis frameworks for strategic reviews.
  • Expanded PMO divisions, supporting operating model design. Page 1
  • Documented and redesigned business processes for restructuring.
Performance Management SpecialistNov 2017 - May 2020
Dragon Oil
  • Increased efficiency by 10% through enhanced tracking systems.
  • Improved productivity by streamlining processes aligned with strategic goals.
Business Governance & Process SpecialistNov 2013 - Oct 2017
ADMA-OPCO
  • Increased operational efficiency by 15% through process improvements.
  • Ensured compliance with governance standards and regulations via team collaboration.

Education

Masters of science in managementOct 2017
University of Liverpool
Bachelor degree in managementSep 2013
American university in the Emirates

Languages

English · Professional

Arabic · Native