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FATIMA AIMI ABDULLAH

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Experienced and results driven Project Manager with 7 years of proven success overseeing projects from inception to closure, consistently delivering on time and within budget. Currently leading a Data Insight team focused on driving business impact through Power BI dashboards and Power Apps solutions. Adept at aligning project goals with strategic priorities, managing cross-functional teams, and solving complex operational challenges. Passionate about data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Insight Lead

Lotus’s Stores Malaysia Sdn Bhd
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead the Data Insight team in delivering actionable business intelligence through over 40 Power BI dashboards and custom Power Apps solutions, supporting departments including operations, HR, and finance.
  • Align team priorities with strategic business needs by engaging regularly with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring high adoption rates and business relevance.
  • Oversee project pipelines, allocate resources, and guide team members to meet tight deadlines and evolving requirements, resulting in consistent on-time delivery of data-driven tools.
  • Collaborate with end users and department heads to translate business requirements into functional reporting and automation goals, significantly improving reporting efficiency.
  • Established a centralized tracking system for requests, enabling transparent progress monitoring and improved workload balancing across the team.
  • These combined efforts led to a 30% reduction in manual reporting at the HQ level, enhancing efficiency and freeing up resources for strategic analysis.
  • Conduct end-user training sessions for approximately 70 Store General Managers, improving data literacy and tool adoption across store leadership.

Project Manager

Lotus’s Stores Malaysia Sdn Bhd
02.2019 - Current
  • Led deployment of Self-Checkout (SCO) systems in 45 stores, including procurement, coordination of unit delivery and staging, integration with existing systems, testing, and team training.
  • Collaborated with IT and app developers to launch a retail shopping app; conducted training sessions for store teams, and reported on usage and performance metrics.
  • Developed marketing strategies that improved app user engagement by over 30% in the first quarter.
  • Supported productivity enhancement initiatives through time studies and operational analysis.

Programme Office Manager

Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Established reporting systems for program/project success.
  • Oversaw multiple concurrent IT and operational projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Established project reporting systems to monitor KPIs, timelines, and budget adherence.
  • Coordinated with departmental leads to define priorities and deliverables across business units.

Space Executive

Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
06.2015 - 02.2018
  • Managed 50 store layouts for improved retail space and profitability.
  • Used historical data for optimal store space profitability.
  • Trained and managed Retail Associates to enhance sales floor performance.

Education

Bachelor of Retail Management -

Berjaya University College of Hospitality
Malaysia
01.2015

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork skills
  • Effective communication
  • Project coordination expertise
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office applications

Certification

  • Train the Trainer, Knowledge Evolution January 2021
  • SCRUM Project Management, Knowledge Hub September 2019

Timeline

Data Insight Lead

Lotus’s Stores Malaysia Sdn Bhd
03.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Lotus’s Stores Malaysia Sdn Bhd
02.2019 - Current

Programme Office Manager

Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
02.2018 - 03.2019

Space Executive

Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
06.2015 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Retail Management -

Berjaya University College of Hospitality
FATIMA AIMI ABDULLAH