PMO & Strategic Operations Setup
SMO/TMO frameworks, governance models, and delivery structures that turn strategy into execution.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Faris Al-Smadi
PMO Expert | Business & AI Advisor | Corporate Trainer & Speaker
Bridging the gap between business strategy and artificial intelligence — turning “tech talk” into business results.
- DBA
- MBA
- PMI-RMP®
- PMP®
- ITIL®
DBA · MBA
Doctor of Business Administration
20+
Years of Experience
20+
Years of Experience
DBA · MBA
Advanced Business Degrees
3
Global Certifications — PMP®, PMI-RMP®, ITIL®
SMO · TMO
Mega-Project Offices Led
About
Strategy, delivery, and AI — brought together
Two decades of making transformation real: from governance frameworks for mega-projects to AI agents working inside the project office.
Current Role
Managing Director — Experts Unit ↗
Leads a network of consultants delivering business advisory, digital transformation, strategy, PMO setup, IT enablement, and organizational development.
Aug 2024 — Present · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A results-oriented leader with 20 years of experience in digital transformation, project operations, and strategic business growth across public and private sectors.
He teaches Project Managers and Executives how to build their own AI agents using Microsoft Copilot and other GenAI tools — automating workflows, predicting risks, and driving operational excellence.
A Subject Matter Expert in PMO and technology, he has led Strategy Management Offices (SMO) and Transformation Management Offices (TMO) for mega-projects, establishing the governance and delivery frameworks that keep strategy on track.
“Turning “tech talk” into business results.”
Education
Academic foundation
Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Specialization in Project Management
American University for Science
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
International Business
Geneva Business School
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Computer Software Engineering
Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU)
Certifications
Globally certified
PMI-RMP®
Risk Management Professional — PMI
PMP®
Project Management Professional — PMI
ITIL®
IT Service Management
Areas of Expertise
What I bring to the table
- Digital Transformation
- Corporate Governance
- PMO & Operations Management
- Transformational Leadership
- Strategic Consultancy
- AI for Project Management
- Training & Public Speaking
Services
How we can work together
Engagements built around one promise: strategy that actually gets delivered.
Digital Transformation Advisory
Pragmatic transformation roadmaps that modernize operations across public and private sectors.
AI for Project Management Training
Hands-on programs teaching PMs and executives to build AI agents with Microsoft Copilot and GenAI tools.
Corporate Training, Workshops & Speaking
Engaging, practical sessions for teams and leadership — from PMO fundamentals to applied AI.
Business & Strategy Consultancy
Advisory that connects strategy, governance, and delivery to measurable business growth.
Free Practice Exams
Preparing for the PMP® or PMI-RMP®?
Realistic, free practice simulators with randomized questions, a countdown timer, per-domain scoring, and a detailed explanation for every answer — now in both English and Arabic.
Contact
Let's work together
For consulting engagements, corporate training, speaking, or anything in between — reach out and let’s talk.
- Email fsmadi@gmail.com
- LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/fsmadi
- Experts Unit expertsunit.com
- Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia