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Elyes Grar — Expertise
Strategy · Governance · Data · Transformation

Helping organizations
navigate complexity
with confidence.

Over three decades of consulting and training across PMO, enterprise architecture, data governance, digital transformation and business continuity — for governments, institutions and enterprises across EMEA.

Executive Pillars

Where I Bring the Most Value

Five pillars spanning strategy through delivery — each grounded in hands-on engagements, not just frameworks on a slide.

Strategy & Institutional Effectiveness

Strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, operating models, performance management and organizational excellence.

Transformation & Digital Government

Digital transformation strategy, transformation governance, digital government and enterprise modernization.

Governance, PMO & P3M3

PMO establishment, portfolio governance, P3M3 maturity assessment, project and programme governance, and delivery excellence.

Data, AI & Enterprise Architecture

Data governance, DMO design, responsible AI, ISO/IEC 42001, enterprise architecture and technology strategy.

Executive Advisory

C-suite advisory, organizational transformation, stakeholder alignment and strategic decision support.

Engagement Models

Three Ways I Can Help

Whether you need strategic advisory, capability building or hands-on guidance, the engagement adapts to your context.

01

Consult

Strategic advisory, assessments and delivery support for PMO, EA, data and transformation initiatives.

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02

Train

Certified and custom training programs that build lasting internal capability, not just certificates.

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03

Coach

One-on-one and team coaching for leaders and professionals navigating complex projects and transformations.

29
Years of Experience
10
Countries
133
Projects Delivered
722
Professionals Trained
Sectors I Serve

Where I've Delivered Impact

Engagements spanning governments, regulated industries and public institutions.

Government & Public Sector

Advising ministries and public agencies on digital transformation, PMO establishment and institutional effectiveness.

Healthcare

Supporting national health programs and EU-funded initiatives with PMO governance and digital transformation.

Education

Enabling data governance and digital transformation for ministries of education and academic institutions.

Energy

Establishing Data Management Offices and enterprise data architecture for energy sector organizations.

Banking

Advising financial institutions on governance, risk and digital transformation initiatives.

Smart Cities

Portfolio advisory and infrastructure governance for smart city and urban development programs.

Defense

Delivering PMO and portfolio governance for defense sector project portfolios.

Tourism

Supporting digital transformation and compliance programs for tourism sector organizations.

Waste Management

Advising on governance, digital enablement and operational transformation for waste management programs.

Track Record

Selected Executive Engagements

A selection from 133+ engagements across governments, ministries and enterprises — spanning USD 24K to USD 90.7M in project scale.

Saudi Arabia

SOCPA

Data Management Office · NDMO Compliance · NDI Maturity

Qatar

Education Above All

Strategy & Institutional Effectiveness · Financial Governance Transformation

Saudi Arabia

MWAN

Digital Transformation Strategy · Operating Model · Change Management

Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Quarter

Smart City · Portfolio Advisory · Telecom & Fiber Infrastructure

Tunisia

Ministry of Health

National PMO · Digital Transformation · EU-Funded Programme

Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Energy

Data Management Office · Enterprise Data Architecture

Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Education

Data Management Office · Data Governance

Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Defense

PMO · Portfolio Governance · Project Delivery

Credentials

Certifications & Professional Standing

Accredited and recognized across the international project, architecture and governance communities.

PMI-PMP — Project Management Professional

PMI-PMP — Project Management Professional

PMI-RMP — Risk Management Professional

PMI-RMP — Risk Management Professional

PMO-CP — PMO Practitioner

PMO-CP — PMO Practitioner

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner

ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager

ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager

P3O Foundation

P3O Foundation

ISO 42001 Lead Implementer — Trustworthy AI

ISO 42001 Lead Implementer — Trustworthy AI

CDMP Associate — Certified Data Management Professional

CDMP Associate — Certified Data Management Professional

TOGAF 9 Certified — EA Practitioner

TOGAF 9 Certified — EA Practitioner

COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation

COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation

ISO 31000 Senior Lead Risk Manager

ISO 31000 Senior Lead Risk Manager

COBIT 2019 Foundation

COBIT 2019 Foundation

ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation (EXIN)

ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation (EXIN)

ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation (PECB)

ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation (PECB)

ITIL Foundation

ITIL Foundation

Certified KPI Professional

Certified KPI Professional

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

Professional Bodies & Affiliations
PMI ISACA PeopleCert The Open Group
Giving Back

Mentoring the Next Generation

Since 2011, I've mentored entrepreneurs and startups through more than a dozen national and international programs — helping founders strengthen their business models, partnerships and go-to-market strategy.

Red'innov — RedStart Tunisia Injaz Tunisia Hult Prize / Forsa WeFI — International Trade Centre Promise Souk At-tanmia MicroMentor — Mercy Corps Thniti — CONECT Mashrou3i Forsa Program