Urwah Alhaj, B.Eng, MBA, Pmp®, Csm®
About Urwah Alhaj, B.Eng, MBA, Pmp®, Csm®
Urwah Alhaj is a Senior Project Manager at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in diverse industries and advanced project management skills.
Company
Urwah Alhaj is currently working at TELUS as a Senior Project Manager. TELUS, a prominent Canadian telecommunications company, is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Alhaj brings extensive project management experience and expertise to the position, utilizing a diverse skill set honed over years in various industries.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining TELUS, Urwah Alhaj worked at Cogenerate Solar as a Business Program Manager from 2020 to 2021 for 11 months in British Columbia, Canada. Prior to this role, Alhaj served as a Project Manager at GATEWAY PROPERTY & DEVELOPMENT LTD from 2019 to 2021 for 2 years. Alhaj's varied career also includes positions such as Business and Process Manager at Second Cup in Ottawa and Program Support Officer at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Furthermore, Alhaj has experience working with non-profit organization Mercy and BSG Engineering Business Solutions Group.
Education and Expertise
Urwah Alhaj holds a Master of International Business Administration (MBA) from the Schulich School of Business at York University, achieved from 2018 to 2020. Alhaj also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, with a Management Option and Coop Experience, completed from 2009 to 2014. Alhaj's educational background is complemented by PMP® and CSM® certifications, which underscore expertise in project management methodologies.
Skills and Methodologies
Urwah Alhaj employs operational metrics through descriptive and predictive modeling to manage projects effectively. Alhaj utilizes risk assessment using data-driven KPIs to ensure project success and implements strategies with financial forecasting, scenario analysis, and machine learning techniques. These skills reflect a comprehensive approach to project management, drawing from Alhaj's extensive experience across cleantech, retail construction, oil & gas, retail operations, government, and non-profit sectors.
Professional Background
Urwah Alhaj has over a decade of professional experience across multiple industries. Starting as an Engineering Student at Natural Resources Canada (Canmet) and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission in 2012, Alhaj has progressively taken on roles of increasing responsibility. Alhaj’s tenure in diverse fields has equipped them with strong analytical skills, problem-solving techniques, business understanding, and leadership abilities acquired through an International MBA. Alhaj's career spans significant roles in project management and strategic business operations.