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Yassine Ghanmi

Senior Program Manager
Abidjan

Summary

Senior professional with 17+ years of experience in program management, IT operations, data analysis, and strategic planning at the African Development Bank. Proven expertise in delivering complex ICT projects, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and driving process improvements using SAP, SRAS, and Microsoft tools. Skilled in KPI development, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Multilingual (English, French, Arabic) with strong cross-cultural communication and leadership abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Program Management Assistant

African Development Bank
02.2010 - Current
  • Oversaw a portfolio of 100+ IT projects aligned with the Bank’s Digital Strategy.
  • Supported annual capital/operational budgets and vendor contract monitoring (EUR 20M+).
  • Delivered data-driven reports for decision-making using SAP and SRAS platforms.
  • Led procurement of IT solutions; coordinated payment processes with Treasury.
  • Developed staffing models recognized by senior leadership for enterprise-wide rollout.
  • Tracked budget utilization, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency gains.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to organize procurement and project management training.
  • Coordinated the Bank's first IT policy development and contributed to strategy formulation.

Budget Coordinator

African Development Bank
10.2007 - 02.2010
  • Administered procurement processes for consultants and short-term staff within the department.
  • Coordinated the department’s EUR 20M+ capital and administrative budgets.
  • Led the annual budget planning exercise and ensured alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Provided analytical reports on budget performance, identifying trends and discrepancies.
  • Streamlined reporting systems and introduced process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Logistic Coordinator

SAGEM Communication (Safran Group)
10.2006 - 10.2007
  • Managed the distribution of electronic devices and coordinated timely deliveries across Europe.
  • Developed inventory tracking procedures to support lifecycle management of IT assets.
  • Provided logistical support to ensure smooth operations and satisfied customer requirements.

Junior Stock Manager

Valeo Group
03.2004 - 03.2006
  • Monitored daily inventory stocks and performed inventory analysis to optimize stock levels.
  • Prepared stock reports and adjusted inventory as needed to ensure accuracy.

Junior Procurement Officer

Electrokallel
09.2001 - 01.2004
  • Managed purchasing orders and coordinated logistics for machinery and equipment procurement.
  • Developed technical documentation and troubleshooting guides for IT systems.

Education

MBA - Business Management

University of Economic Sciences & Management
01.2012 - 01.2014

Master’s - Business Administration

University of Quebec at Montreal
01.2012 - 01.2016

Master’s - Development Policy

Korea Development Institute
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor’s - Finance

University of Economic Sciences & Management
01.1997 - 01.2001

Skills

Project Management: PRINCE2

Certification

Project Implementation, Support & Completion, The African Development Bank, 03/01/24

Career Experience

  • Program Management Assistant, African Development Bank, Tunis/Abidjan, 02/01/10, Present, Oversaw a portfolio of 100+ IT projects aligned with the Bank’s Digital Strategy., Supported annual capital/operational budgets and vendor contract monitoring (EUR 20M+)., Delivered data-driven reports for decision-making using SAP and SRAS platforms., Led procurement of IT solutions; coordinated payment processes with Treasury., Developed staffing models recognized by senior leadership for enterprise-wide rollout., Tracked budget utilization, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency gains., Engaged with stakeholders to organize procurement and project management training., Coordinated the Bank's first IT policy development and contributed to strategy formulation.
  • Budget Coordinator, African Development Bank, Tunis, 10/01/07, 02/01/10, Administered procurement processes for consultants and short-term staff within the department., Coordinated the department’s EUR 20M+ capital and administrative budgets., Led the annual budget planning exercise and ensured alignment with strategic objectives., Provided analytical reports on budget performance, identifying trends and discrepancies., Streamlined reporting systems and introduced process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Logistic Coordinator, SAGEM Communication (Safran Group), Ben Arous, 10/01/06, 10/01/07, Managed the distribution of electronic devices and coordinated timely deliveries across Europe., Developed inventory tracking procedures to support lifecycle management of IT assets., Provided logistical support to ensure smooth operations and satisfied customer requirements.
  • Junior Stock Manager, Valeo Group, Ben Arous, Tunisia, 03/01/04, 03/01/06, Monitored daily inventory stocks and performed inventory analysis to optimize stock levels., Prepared stock reports and adjusted inventory as needed to ensure accuracy.
  • Junior Procurement Officer, Electrokallel, Tunis, Tunisia, 09/01/01, 01/01/04, Managed purchasing orders and coordinated logistics for machinery and equipment procurement., Developed technical documentation and troubleshooting guides for IT systems.

Timeline

Master’s - Development Policy

Korea Development Institute
01.2019 - 01.2020

MBA - Business Management

University of Economic Sciences & Management
01.2012 - 01.2014

Master’s - Business Administration

University of Quebec at Montreal
01.2012 - 01.2016

Program Management Assistant

African Development Bank
02.2010 - Current

Budget Coordinator

African Development Bank
10.2007 - 02.2010

Logistic Coordinator

SAGEM Communication (Safran Group)
10.2006 - 10.2007

Junior Stock Manager

Valeo Group
03.2004 - 03.2006

Junior Procurement Officer

Electrokallel
09.2001 - 01.2004

Bachelor’s - Finance

University of Economic Sciences & Management
01.1997 - 01.2001
Yassine GhanmiSenior Program Manager