Marwan Khalil

Beirut, Lebanon
+961 1 234 5678 | marwan.khalil@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marwankhalil


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Business Consultant
Crescent Consulting Group, Beirut, Lebanon
March 2019 – Present

• Lead cross-functional teams in executing enterprise-wide business process re-engineering initiatives, resulting in 30% improvement in operational efficiency across multiple business units
• Conduct comprehensive needs analysis and develop business cases for technology implementations, including PeopleSoft and enterprise applications, securing $5M+ in project funding
• Design and implement process automation solutions using business rules engines, reducing manual processing time by 45% and improving data accuracy
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle utilizing Agile methodologies and PMBOK standards, delivering 15+ projects on time and within budget
• Perform financial risk management assessments and develop enterprise risk management frameworks for clients in financial services and managed care sectors
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather business requirements, create use cases, and develop data mapping specifications for system integrations
• Provide strategic guidance on optimization initiatives and quality improvement programs, achieving measurable ROI for small and medium-sized enterprises


Business Consultant
Levant Business Solutions, Beirut, Lebanon
June 2015 – February 2019

• Collaborated with business units to analyze current-state processes and identify re-engineering opportunities, leading to $2M in annual cost savings
• Developed comprehensive project plans using Microsoft Project and coordinated resources across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Conducted analytics and statistical analysis to support business case development and operational planning decisions
• Created detailed business requirements documentation and functional project scope definitions for Systems Development Life Cycle projects
• Implemented Agile methodologies for project delivery, improving team productivity by 25% and stakeholder satisfaction scores
• Supported finance management functions including budget planning, forecasting, and public finance reporting
• Trained client teams on business analysis techniques, project coordination best practices, and process improvement methodologies


Business Analyst
Cedar Strategic Partners, Beirut, Lebanon
August 2011 – May 2015

• Performed business analysis activities including requirements gathering, process mapping, and gap analysis for enterprise application implementations
• Utilized Rational Requisite Pro for requirements management and traceability across multiple projects
• Supported project management office in planning, risk assessment, and project leadership activities
• Developed business process documentation and standard operating procedures for financial services clients
• Conducted stakeholder interviews and facilitated workshops to define business rules and system specifications
• Assisted in business development activities by preparing proposals and participating in client presentations
• Performed data mapping and validation activities to ensure accuracy of system migrations and integrations


Associate Consultant
Phoenician Consulting, Beirut, Lebanon
January 2009 – July 2011

• Supported senior consultants in delivering business services and process improvement projects for clients across various industries
• Conducted research and analysis to support business case development and strategic planning initiatives
• Assisted in project coordination activities including scheduling, status reporting, and issue tracking
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives and contributed to the development of internal best practices
• Prepared client deliverables including process flow diagrams, requirements documents, and project status reports


EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Concentration in Finance and Operations Management
Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
Graduated: May 2008

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Management Information Systems
American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Graduated: May 2006


SKILLS

Project Management: PMBOK, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft Project, Project Leadership, Project Coordination
Business Analysis: Business Requirements, Use Cases, Needs Analysis, Business Case Development, Data Mapping
Process Improvement: Business Process Re-engineering, Process Automation, Optimization, Quality Improvement
Financial Management: Finance Management, Financial Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Public Finance
Systems & Tools: PeopleSoft, Rational Requisite Pro, Business Rules Engines, SAS Enterprise Guide
Methodologies: Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile, Business Analysis, Analytics
Domain Expertise: Financial Services, Managed Care, Enterprise Applications, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises


CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute (PMI)
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)