Forikh Shamsiev

Seasoned Transformation Project Manager
Toronto, CA.

About

Seasoned Transformation Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in driving large-scale organizational change, governance, and performance improvement across energy, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. Proven leader in directing enterprise-level transformation programs, including digital initiatives that delivered over $270M in combined cost savings and economic impact. Adept at optimizing operations, enhancing financial performance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and significant business outcomes.

Work

Confidential Client Engagements
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Project Manager / Change Manager, Project Implementation Manager - Team Lead

Toronto, ON, Canada

Summary

Led complex transformation programs for major energy, manufacturing, and trade companies, driving significant operational efficiencies and strategic organizational shifts.

Highlights

Directed a comprehensive transformation program for a leading manufacturing and trade company, designing and executing organizational change strategies, and developing all program-related materials and stakeholder communication plans.

Spearheaded a Digital Transformation Initiative, centralizing monitoring and control functions into one digital hub for a top oil & gas producer, integrating advanced real-time data analytics and automated workflows to optimize rig construction processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in delays and $15M in annual cost savings.

Orchestrated a major organizational transition for a top oil & gas producer, shifting from a functional to a product-based model, establishing cross-functional teams, redesigning processes, and earning 'Best Innovation Project' recognition by the CEO.

Designed and implemented a Well Construction Optimization Project, reducing construction cycles from 120 to 63 days, saving $80M, and earning the 'Best Project' award for significant operational improvements.

Delivered a $120M economic impact for a major oil & gas company through a comprehensive capacity assessment, leveraging benchmarking, KPI optimization, and cross-functional collaboration strategies.

Exceeded corporate performance targets by 6%, securing $6.9M in additional cost savings for a global energy producer through effective corporate strategy execution.

Achieved $10M in financial impact for a power generation affiliate by leading comprehensive maintenance, production, and procurement process improvements to enhance operational excellence.

RLG International
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Project Manager / Performance Coach

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Summary

Drove performance improvement and operational excellence initiatives as a Project Manager and Performance Coach within a management consulting firm.

Highlights

Implemented a continuous improvement system for a Fortune 10 company, generating $250M in financial impact and earning the 'President Award' for excellence.

Enhanced planning accuracy by 12% and established a front-line training academy, significantly driving operational efficiency through process optimization.

Reduced non-productive time by 80% for an oilfield services company, delivering immediate $2M in financial gains through targeted operational efficiencies.

Improved equipment reliability by 11% and increased production shop capacity by 4.5% through strategic maintenance planning and comprehensive walkthrough programs.

BCC Private Equity Fund (part of ZAO Neva-Rus)
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Senior Investments Manager

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus

Summary

Led complex financial and operational due diligence for mining company acquisitions, managing significant investment portfolios and enhancing operational processes.

Highlights

Evaluated and executed the acquisition of a $120 Million mining company (two subsidiaries), leading a three-person team in conducting in-depth financial and operational due diligence and constructing economic models for pro-forma merger effects.

Supervised administrative, financial, and legal affairs for three companies across three countries, managing total investments exceeding $60 Million.

Managed cross-functional teams to standardize critical financial processes and procedures within the mining sector of the PE fund, improving reporting quality and timing by 50%.

Newmont Mining Co
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Accounting Manager; Metal Sales Accountant; Statutory Accountant

Zarafshan, Navoiy Region, Uzbekistan

Summary

Managed financial reporting and accounting operations, including budget analysis and ERP system improvements, for a top global gold mining company.

Highlights

Managed actual/budget variation meetings with cost center directors and prepared comprehensive Board of Directors’ meeting reporting packages.

Led the Finance and Accounting stream for ERP system implementation, development, and improvements, supporting over 150 users.

Ravnaq bank
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Treasurer / Co-founder

Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

Summary

Co-founded a private bank, serving as a key executive team member responsible for its establishment and launch within six months.

Highlights

Contributed as a member of the initial six-person executive team, successfully establishing and opening the bank within a record 6-month period.

Uzpromstroybank
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Chief Dealer; Senior Specialist; 1st Category Specialist; Specialist

Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

Summary

Initiated and managed the bank's Dealing sector, overseeing significant money market and foreign exchange operations and contributing to core system implementations.

Highlights

Initiated and managed the bank’s Dealing sector, executing and controlling all money market and foreign exchange operations with a monthly turnover exceeding $1 Billion.

Contributed as a key team member to the successful implementation projects for both the SWIFT and Reuter systems, enhancing the bank's financial transaction capabilities.

Education

The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Administration

International Institute of Management
Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

Bachelor of Arts (BBA)

Business and Management

Awards

Best Innovation Project

Awarded By

CEO of Top Oil & Gas Producer

Recognized for leading an organizational shift from functional to product-based model, establishing cross-functional teams and redesigning processes, resulting in significant operational improvements.

Best Project Award

Awarded By

Top Oil & Gas Producer

Awarded for designing and implementing a Well Construction Optimization Project that reduced construction cycles by 47.5% (from 120 to 63 days) and saved $80M.

President Award for Excellence

Awarded By

Fortune 10 Company (Client of RLG International)

Received for achieving $250M in financial impact through continuous improvement system implementation.

Rookie of the Year Award

Awarded By

RLG International

Recognized as a top-performing new consultant at RLG International during tenure (2011-2015).

Pioneer - Bringing New Projects Award

Awarded By

RLG International

Awarded twice for consistently initiating and securing new projects for the firm during tenure (2011-2015).

Executive Coach Certification

Awarded By

Certification Body (Not Specified)

Certification received for executive coaching.

Effective Facilitator Certification

Awarded By

Certification Body (Not Specified)

Certification received for effective facilitation skills.

Certificates

ADKAR PROSCI

Issued By

PROSCI

Six Sigma Black Belt

Issued By

Certification Body (Not Specified)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Issued By

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Skills

Project & Program Management

Transformation Program Leadership, Project Management, Program Execution, Project Implementation, CAPM, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall.

Change & Transformation Management

Organizational Change, Change Management (ADKAR Certified), Operating Model Alignment & Redesign, Organizational Transition, Cultural Transformation.

Operations & Process Improvement

Process Optimization (Lean, Six Sigma), Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Efficiency Gains, Workflow Automation, Production Management, Maintenance Planning.

Financial & Strategic Management

Financial & Operational Due Diligence, Corporate Strategy Execution, KPI Development, Financial Analysis, Cost Savings, Investment Management, M&A Due Diligence, Budget Management.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Reporting, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Training & Development, Client Relationship Management.

Technical & Systems

Digital Transformation, Real-time Data Analytics, ERP Systems Implementation, SWIFT, Reuter System, Data Integration.