Mohamed Gamad
About Mohamed Gamad
Mohamed Gamad is a Senior Program Manager Technical (Channel Readiness) at Navistar Inc., where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Suez Canal University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.
Work at Navistar
Mohamed Gamad has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Senior Program Manager - Technical (Channel Readiness) since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the readiness of channels for new product introductions. His work involves managing multiple new product development programs from an Aftersales perspective, with budgets reaching up to $2.5 million. He has also led initiatives to improve service strategies and ensure the integration of service quality targets into engineering program deliverables.
Previous Experience at Caterpillar Inc.
Prior to his current role at Navistar, Mohamed Gamad worked at Caterpillar Inc. for five years, holding positions as NPI Program Coordinator II and NPI Program Coordinator III. His responsibilities included managing new product introduction programs and coordinating efforts to enhance operational efficiency. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects that focused on improving service information and diagnostics procedures.
Education and Expertise
Mohamed Gamad holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Suez Canal University, which he completed from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northern Illinois University between 2014 and 2017, specializing in Organizational Leadership. His educational background supports his expertise in program management and technical operations.
Background in Engineering
Before his roles at Caterpillar and Navistar, Mohamed Gamad worked as a Rig Mechanical Engineer at Sinotharwa Drilling Company in Egypt from 2008 to 2009. This early experience in the engineering field provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in program management and technical readiness roles.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Mohamed Gamad has led significant initiatives to enhance project management processes. He implemented a change management initiative to adopt MS Project for project tracking, replacing traditional spreadsheets. Additionally, he restructured the service organization’s actual hours tracking system to improve reporting efficiency, demonstrating his commitment to operational improvements.