about Kamyar
With nearly 20 years of experience, I specialise in managing medium and large scale projects and programs in the Infrastructure and Resources & Mining industries. I also played a key role in the $1.82 billion Adelaide Desalination Project, contributing throughout both the construction and commissioning phases.
In addition to my project management expertise, I hold a specialisation in Corporate and Business Strategy from Harvard Business School. I’ve provided strategic consulting services to major clients like SA Water, BHP, Power & Water, and Adelaide Airport, helping them establish efficient PMOs, develop long-term business strategies, and optimise governance structures.
I also bring leadership to academia as an adjunct project management lecturer at UniSA, and I previously served as the President and CEO of the PMI South Australia Chapter.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRESIDENT – CEO & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI) south australia
2020 – 2022
Led a team of +15 members within the strategy and operations of the SA Chapter which received one of the best performing centre in APAC. Increased the customers by 10% and generated 25% increase net profit.
Specialised Project Delivery
bhp
2019 – PRESENT
I manage the delivery phase and contract discipline of a program of underground projects, with the value in excess of $100 Million, to guarantee the mining operations of BHP at Olympic Dam.
PMO consultant
Adelaide Airport
2023
As a PMO Consultant, I assisted Adelaide Airport in setting up their PMO by defining key enablers for an effective PMO. In this role, I also supported various projects by developing business cases for the Executive Leadership Team to inform decision-making process.
project management lecturer
unisa
2018 – PRESENT
As an adjunct lecturer, I have developed and lectured “Economics, Social, and Environmental Analysis” course which focuses on how to manage the Study phase of projects and the Benefit Realisation Management (BRM).
strategic commercial advisor
power & water corporate
2019
I managed a commercial strategy for one of the most important contracts of the corporate with the value of $15 Million. The project was with consideration of capital delivery, asset & financial data, and legacy contracts and performance data.
project manager
allwater
2018 – 2019
I managed the entire Study & Construction phases of projects. Working in dynamic O&M environment, I was also in charge of managing emergency projects, which would have direct impact on the community and reputation of SA Water as the client.
digital transformation program manager
people’s choice credit union
2017 – 2018
Customer Centric Operating Model (CCOM) was a high-profile Digital Transformation Program. In this critical role, I developed a strategic 5 year transformation roadmap for the Deputy CEO of the corporate as well as leading the study phase of a sensitive AI project.
program & project manager
kbr
2012 – 2017
I managed the entire lifecycle of a portfolio of programs and projects from the Study phase to Execution and Close-out. This portfolio of work had a total value in excess of $130 Million which delivered +25 Infrastructure projects and programs successfully through ECI, D&C, and Construct Only contract models with Tier 1 and 2 engineering and delivery partners. Within this portfolio, I also provided Asset Management services for the key wastewater treatment plants across the state.
project officer
phoenix project management
2009 – 2012
I played a pivotal role at the Adelaide Desalination Plant which contributed significantly in delivering the first treatment plant ($600 Million) on time, safely, and within budget. I also managed auditing and the quality management services for a variety of major deliverables of the project ($1.82 Billion).
project controls officer
kra
2006 – 2007
The KRA is a leading PMO which undertook the Design, Delivery, and Operation of major Civil projects. As Project Controls Officer, I successfully created a standardised project
controls and reporting system within the PMO with annual value of works up to $50M.